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CHEVY_FOREVER · 02-08-2004, 09:02 PM

Well I just got a 1970 LWB 4X4 and I know I want to lift it. I am thinking a 4" lift but I don't know who makes one for this year. If anyone knows where I could find lift kits for this year please let me know.

Thanks.

Destructo · 02-08-2004, 09:24 PM

http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...tion/to=x.html

Just about any popular lift company makes a lift for that year truck, just gotta look around.

MAC67 · 02-09-2004, 02:55 AM

on that nice of a truck i would deffinatley run the skyjacker soft ride springs

Destructo · 02-09-2004, 11:01 AM

The tuff country springs will ride the best, they have a spring rate of 295 for a 4" kit. My rough country springs have a rate of 604, so you can see they should ride very well and flex very good too.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 02-09-2004, 05:49 PM

So its down to SkyJacker or TuffCountry?

What kind of prices are we looking at? Are the SkyJackers way more?

MAC67 · 02-09-2004, 09:19 PM

im going off of expieriance also here , it sounds like tuff country would be a nice lift to but i have never rode in a truck with one , i do know we had a soft ride set up on a full size gmc and it felt like a car , it was very flexible without all the keys scarring up the dash everytime you hit a rock , i also read an article in petersons where they installed it on a 72 jimmy and they also agreed that it performed beyond theyre expectations, also gave great axle travel with an excellent comfortable ride

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-09-2004, 09:30 PM

I post this link every now and then good article. http://www.truckworld.com/How-To-Tec...uspension.html

I have the 2" tuff country HD front springs and they are stiff. If I removed the bottom leaf (only dif between HD and EZ) than I think it would be a very good ride. I have an add-a-leaf in the rear. Rides real good with about 2000lbs in the back. LOL!

CHEVY_FOREVER · 02-10-2004, 02:50 AM

So you have a 2" lift and what size tires? I really like the way your truck looks, it has a real nice stance. Nothing too crazy but enought that people don't have to guess if it is a 4x4 or not. Please let me know what your set up is and where you got it.

I have a delema, I want to lift the truck but I forgot the garage is only so big. So I don't think the original plan of 4" lift and 35's will fit inside the garage. So do I go smaller and make it fit or say screw it and lift her and leave her outside? Any thought?

As always, thanks for the help!

BladeX · 02-10-2004, 03:03 AM

say no to tough country.

lol if you wanna feel every pebble on the road go with tought country.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-10-2004, 07:26 AM

CF, it's a 2" HD tuff country front springs that netted about 3" of lift and in the rear I added a short add-a-leaf (Tuff country) and replaced a factory 1" block w/ a 2" block. I have pics in the link in my signature. The tires are 33" super swampers on 15x10 rims. The tires are almost 34" tall no rubbing. If I made the front springs EZ ride by removing the bottom leaf then the tires would probably rub. I believe skyjackers soft ride front springs net about 2.5" of front lift. I've had rugged trail and rancho lifts on other vehicles and they were stiff or stiffer than the front springs I have now. The next vehicle I lift wil probably get a skyjacker lift. My truck will fit through my 9x7 garage door.

smokekiki · 02-10-2004, 10:17 AM

I have a 4" tuff country ez-ride lift.I am running sx8000 shocks.My blazer rides better than it did stock.It will fit through my 6'10" [to the bottom edge of door]garage door.I have 35" bfg at.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 02-10-2004, 11:09 AM

Well I just moved into this older farm house and I measured the garage doors.... and they are only 6'4" so there isn't any room for hardly any lift or bigger tires!

Now what... no lift or leave her out of the garage!?!?!?

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-10-2004, 12:14 PM

my truck would be tight through 6' 4".

Destructo · 02-10-2004, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BladeX
say no to tough country.

lol if you wanna feel every pebble on the road go with tought country.

Tuff Country has the best riding kit out there. Rough Countrys lifts are a little stiff, but still ride better than most K20's.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 02-10-2004, 03:48 PM

What is the widest tire that will fit with out rubbing on a stock suspension? Maybe I should just get meaner tires. Since I am limited on hight in the garage.

desertchevy · 02-10-2004, 04:42 PM

Leave it out of the garage and put a 8" skyjacker on it with 37" SSR's. I just ordered my lift 3 days ago for my suburban. Just my .02

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-10-2004, 07:41 PM

CF, I had 325/60R15 tires on 15x10 rims and they rubbed. when the tires were on 15x8 rims they did not rub. I'd say go with 32-11.5R15 on 15x8 rims.

72SWB4X4 · 02-10-2004, 09:17 PM

I have a 72 SWB with stock 1972 springs and NO lift
i have bf goodrich 32 x 11.50 on 15 by 8 centerlines
absolutely no rub and looks good .... But i am considering the hummer 37's and a skyjacker lift someday

*1FaastC10* · 02-11-2004, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BladeX
say no to tough country.

lol if you wanna feel every pebble on the road go with tought country.

you might want to do your homework before you start making posts like this.

personally i'm going with BDS springs.

dregs454 · 02-11-2004, 06:51 PM

question about this site

http://www.truckworld.com/How-To-Tec...uspension.html

1) that thing looks like it has insane frame flex, the box looks like its twisted in some pictures - is this normal? how long will a frame being bent around like this last???

2) That truck with the 6" lift and 35's looks very similar to trucks on the board with 4" lift and 35's, is it my eyes, or does that seem like a short 6"

3) For a very functional 4x4 with 35's, would 4" or 6" lift be better? (and I know bigger is better

) but which combo makes more sence?

smokekiki · 02-11-2004, 07:33 PM

Definitly a 6" lift on that truck.A 4" lift with 35's will hit the fenders pretty hard off road.It would be fine for street.Thats a lot of flex,but it is a long wheel base.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-11-2004, 08:15 PM

I'd say 6" and 35s if you are going to twist it up. I've read through that article many times, they did a lot to force the articulation like that. That truck in my opinion is an inspiration to us all.

dregs454 · 02-12-2004, 03:07 AM

yea, that truck is inspirational, I need functionality, but I don't want to have the "huge lift - tiny tires" look, but 6" with 35's looks really sweet on that truck

02-08-2004, 09:02 PM	#1
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	1970 LWB 4X4 needs a lift kit! Well I just got a 1970 LWB 4X4 and I know I want to lift it. I am thinking a 4" lift but I don't know who makes one for this year. If anyone knows where I could find lift kits for this year please let me know. Thanks. __________________ Later, CHEVY_FOREVER

02-08-2004, 09:24 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...tion/to=x.html Just about any popular lift company makes a lift for that year truck, just gotta look around. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-09-2004, 11:01 AM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	The tuff country springs will ride the best, they have a spring rate of 295 for a 4" kit. My rough country springs have a rate of 604, so you can see they should ride very well and flex very good too. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-09-2004, 05:49 PM	#5
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	So its down to SkyJacker or TuffCountry? What kind of prices are we looking at? Are the SkyJackers way more? __________________ Later, CHEVY_FOREVER

02-09-2004, 09:30 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I post this link every now and then good article. http://www.truckworld.com/How-To-Tec...uspension.html I have the 2" tuff country HD front springs and they are stiff. If I removed the bottom leaf (only dif between HD and EZ) than I think it would be a very good ride. I have an add-a-leaf in the rear. Rides real good with about 2000lbs in the back. LOL! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-09-2004, 02:55 AM	#3
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	on that nice of a truck i would deffinatley run the skyjacker soft ride springs

02-09-2004, 09:19 PM	#6
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	im going off of expieriance also here , it sounds like tuff country would be a nice lift to but i have never rode in a truck with one , i do know we had a soft ride set up on a full size gmc and it felt like a car , it was very flexible without all the keys scarring up the dash everytime you hit a rock , i also read an article in petersons where they installed it on a 72 jimmy and they also agreed that it performed beyond theyre expectations, also gave great axle travel with an excellent comfortable ride

02-10-2004, 02:50 AM	#8
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	JIMs70GMC So you have a 2" lift and what size tires? I really like the way your truck looks, it has a real nice stance. Nothing too crazy but enought that people don't have to guess if it is a 4x4 or not. Please let me know what your set up is and where you got it. I have a delema, I want to lift the truck but I forgot the garage is only so big. So I don't think the original plan of 4" lift and 35's will fit inside the garage. So do I go smaller and make it fit or say screw it and lift her and leave her outside? Any thought? As always, thanks for the help! __________________ Later, CHEVY_FOREVER

02-10-2004, 03:03 AM	#9
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	say no to tough country. lol if you wanna feel every pebble on the road go with tought country.

02-10-2004, 07:26 AM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	CF, it's a 2" HD tuff country front springs that netted about 3" of lift and in the rear I added a short add-a-leaf (Tuff country) and replaced a factory 1" block w/ a 2" block. I have pics in the link in my signature. The tires are 33" super swampers on 15x10 rims. The tires are almost 34" tall no rubbing. If I made the front springs EZ ride by removing the bottom leaf then the tires would probably rub. I believe skyjackers soft ride front springs net about 2.5" of front lift. I've had rugged trail and rancho lifts on other vehicles and they were stiff or stiffer than the front springs I have now. The next vehicle I lift wil probably get a skyjacker lift. My truck will fit through my 9x7 garage door. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-10-2004, 10:17 AM	#11
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I have a 4" tuff country ez-ride lift.I am running sx8000 shocks.My blazer rides better than it did stock.It will fit through my 6'10" [to the bottom edge of door]garage door.I have 35" bfg at. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-10-2004, 11:09 AM	#12
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Well I just moved into this older farm house and I measured the garage doors.... and they are only 6'4" so there isn't any room for hardly any lift or bigger tires! Now what... no lift or leave her out of the garage!?!?!? __________________ Later, CHEVY_FOREVER

02-10-2004, 12:14 PM	#13
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	my truck would be tight through 6' 4". __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-10-2004, 03:48 PM	#15
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	widest tire? What is the widest tire that will fit with out rubbing on a stock suspension? Maybe I should just get meaner tires. Since I am limited on hight in the garage. __________________ Later, CHEVY_FOREVER

02-10-2004, 04:42 PM	#16
desertchevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 222	Leave it out of the garage and put a 8" skyjacker on it with 37" SSR's. I just ordered my lift 3 days ago for my suburban. Just my .02 __________________ 2006 Dodge Quad Cab 4X4 2001 Chevy Impala 2006 Corvette 2009 Fusion 1964 Toyota Landcruiser FJ45 Wagon



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02-10-2004, 07:41 PM	#17
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	CF, I had 325/60R15 tires on 15x10 rims and they rubbed. when the tires were on 15x8 rims they did not rub. I'd say go with 32-11.5R15 on 15x8 rims. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-10-2004, 09:17 PM	#18
72SWB4X4 Florida Key's Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 143	OPTIONS I have a 72 SWB with stock 1972 springs and NO lift i have bf goodrich 32 x 11.50 on 15 by 8 centerlines absolutely no rub and looks good .... But i am considering the hummer 37's and a skyjacker lift someday __________________ Craig Wood 1972 SWB Chevy Cheyenne 4X4 Restored stock except 454 (481 cu. in. now) most options Available pictures of my truck http://myoldtruck.com/gallery/browse...500&userid=528 Come to florida and visit www.Paradisewatersports.com

02-11-2004, 06:51 PM	#20
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	question about this site http://www.truckworld.com/How-To-Tec...uspension.html 1) that thing looks like it has insane frame flex, the box looks like its twisted in some pictures - is this normal? how long will a frame being bent around like this last??? 2) That truck with the 6" lift and 35's looks very similar to trucks on the board with 4" lift and 35's, is it my eyes, or does that seem like a short 6" 3) For a very functional 4x4 with 35's, would 4" or 6" lift be better? (and I know bigger is better ) but which combo makes more sence? __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals Last edited by dregs454; 02-11-2004 at 07:37 PM.

02-11-2004, 07:33 PM	#21
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Definitly a 6" lift on that truck.A 4" lift with 35's will hit the fenders pretty hard off road.It would be fine for street.Thats a lot of flex,but it is a long wheel base. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

02-11-2004, 08:15 PM	#22
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I'd say 6" and 35s if you are going to twist it up. I've read through that article many times, they did a lot to force the articulation like that. That truck in my opinion is an inspiration to us all. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-12-2004, 03:07 AM	#23
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	yea, that truck is inspirational, I need functionality, but I don't want to have the "huge lift - tiny tires" look, but 6" with 35's looks really sweet on that truck __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

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