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CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-02-2003, 02:19 AM

Where is the best place to buy a 4"-6" lift kit? I have a 82 GMC 1/2 4x4 and would like to lift it. Not sure hoe much yet but, I was thinking a bout 4" w/rear springs. Anyways just wondering if there ae any sites you guys recommend?

Thanks

wrathchild · 03-02-2003, 08:24 AM

http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....cat=Suspension
http://www.4wheelparts.com/Prod_v.as...ine+Suspension
Here is another thread with some links..hope they help

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41000

**MJN** · 03-02-2003, 10:52 AM

www.tyres1.com

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-02-2003, 11:16 AM

Cool thanks, I will check those out.

chevy68388 · 03-03-2003, 09:35 AM

i have a 4 inch lift with evry thing for 175 if u want it hit me up

**Yukon Jack** · 03-03-2003, 10:35 AM

I'd recommend checking with www.offroaddesign.com they have excellent service. Don't even ask me about my thoughts of 4 Wheel Parts service.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-03-2003, 10:42 AM

I have heard good things about offroad design, can you recommend a specific product of their's?

I also heard offroad design has a shackle flip system, anyone here ever use it?
Does it just replace the rear blocks and you lift the truck as usual?

Bob Chayer · 03-03-2003, 10:51 AM

I talked to their tech department for about an hour the other day to get a plan together for my '71 Suburban. They were great. I have used their u-bolt flip kit as my axle saddle was broken. Quality was good and it fit perfectly.

My budy (and I will soon) has the shackle flip and it works very well. We just had to shim the pinion down to get rid of some vibration. They can help you with this.

I will be purchasing a bunch of their stuff in the near furture.

Hope this helps.

gman · 03-03-2003, 02:04 PM

Yukon,

Hey.........what are your thoughts on 4 Wheel Parts Service?

Ryan Flowers · 03-05-2003, 08:57 AM

CHEVY FOREVER,

Not sure how high you were wanting to go but here in about a monthe or two I will be taking off my 6" lift (superlift springs front & rear) to put in my 10" springs. I will let them go pretty cheap. You know, to help out my fellow gear heads.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-05-2003, 09:25 AM

When putting on a 6" lift what all do you have to change. Brake lines, angles of anything? I have never put one on before but I have a buddy who has done more than I can count. But for my own sake, can some one let me know. Thanks!

Ryan Flowers · 03-05-2003, 09:31 AM

My Burban was stock when I put on the 6" lift. I had to add new brake lines and steering and pittman arm and new shocks. Although it didn't require it, after about 6 months of daily driving and hunting in it I had the rear drive shaft lengthened. The front seemed to be OK.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-05-2003, 09:35 AM

What about a 4" LIft. Does it require and changes like the 6"?

Ryan Flowers · 03-05-2003, 09:41 AM

Usually a 3-4" lift will not require any changes. But I would recommend longer brake lines. Once the articulation starts it will stretch your lines to the max.

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-13-2003, 01:53 PM

Do you guys think it is worth getting the rear springs? I was thinking of just starting with blocks since I won't be doing any serious off-roading. But then part of me thinks lets just do right from the start and get the rear springs. What are your thoughts?

CHEVY_FOREVER · 03-17-2003, 06:03 PM

ttt

Pont · 03-17-2003, 06:28 PM

If money is not an issue, I would get the rear springs. If you would rather not shell out the extra money right now, I see nothing wrong with running rear blocks. I would however limit the amount of height used for rear blocks. I would try not to go any higher than 2 to 3 inches of rear block. If you do run rear blocks, get a better quality set, like steel or cast iron. I would stay away from aluminum blocks. Superlift makes a nice block.

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-17-2003, 06:36 PM

As far as ORD I've bought several of their products and others they sell:

ORD u-bolt flip plates for the rear, 2" HD tuff country springs, TC rear add-a-leaf, skyjacker pitman arm, HD shackles w/ frame bushing, and shocks. Service was great and parts sent out promptly. I bought my rims and tires from tyres international i got a better deal with them w/ shipping than my local shops.
Blocks in the rear are fine, just keep them with in reason(<4") and don't stack them. But like what was said if you have the money buying the rear springs is cheaper if you buy everything at once than buying them seperate a year from now.

03-02-2003, 02:19 AM	#1
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Lift Kit Where is the best place to buy a 4"-6" lift kit? I have a 82 GMC 1/2 4x4 and would like to lift it. Not sure hoe much yet but, I was thinking a bout 4" w/rear springs. Anyways just wondering if there ae any sites you guys recommend? Thanks

03-02-2003, 08:24 AM	#2
wrathchild LIKE 'EM BIG AND TOPLESS Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Frederic,Michigan Posts: 596	Genuine suspension kit http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....cat=Suspension http://www.4wheelparts.com/Prod_v.as...ine+Suspension Here is another thread with some links..hope they help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=41000 Last edited by wrathchild; 03-02-2003 at 08:32 AM.

03-03-2003, 09:35 AM	#5
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	i have a 4 inch lift with evry thing for 175 if u want it hit me up __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

03-03-2003, 10:35 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I'd recommend checking with www.offroaddesign.com they have excellent service. Don't even ask me about my thoughts of 4 Wheel Parts service. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-03-2003, 10:42 AM	#7
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	offroad design I have heard good things about offroad design, can you recommend a specific product of their's? I also heard offroad design has a shackle flip system, anyone here ever use it? Does it just replace the rear blocks and you lift the truck as usual?

03-02-2003, 10:52 AM	#3
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	www.tyres1.com

03-02-2003, 11:16 AM	#4
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Cool thanks, I will check those out.

03-03-2003, 10:51 AM	#8
Bob Chayer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mid, NH Posts: 150	I talked to their tech department for about an hour the other day to get a plan together for my '71 Suburban. They were great. I have used their u-bolt flip kit as my axle saddle was broken. Quality was good and it fit perfectly. My budy (and I will soon) has the shackle flip and it works very well. We just had to shim the pinion down to get rid of some vibration. They can help you with this. I will be purchasing a bunch of their stuff in the near furture. Hope this helps. __________________ Bob Chayer 71 3/4 ton 4X4 Suburban

03-03-2003, 02:04 PM	#9
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Yukon, Hey.........what are your thoughts on 4 Wheel Parts Service? __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

03-05-2003, 08:57 AM	#10
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	CHEVY FOREVER, Not sure how high you were wanting to go but here in about a monthe or two I will be taking off my 6" lift (superlift springs front & rear) to put in my 10" springs. I will let them go pretty cheap. You know, to help out my fellow gear heads. __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-05-2003, 09:25 AM	#11
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	6" LIFT When putting on a 6" lift what all do you have to change. Brake lines, angles of anything? I have never put one on before but I have a buddy who has done more than I can count. But for my own sake, can some one let me know. Thanks!

03-05-2003, 09:31 AM	#12
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	My Burban was stock when I put on the 6" lift. I had to add new brake lines and steering and pittman arm and new shocks. Although it didn't require it, after about 6 months of daily driving and hunting in it I had the rear drive shaft lengthened. The front seemed to be OK. __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-05-2003, 09:35 AM	#13
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	4" LIFT What about a 4" LIft. Does it require and changes like the 6"?

03-05-2003, 09:41 AM	#14
Ryan Flowers No Brakes Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Carthage, N.C. Posts: 263	Usually a 3-4" lift will not require any changes. But I would recommend longer brake lines. Once the articulation starts it will stretch your lines to the max. __________________ Ryan Flowers 85 GMC Suburban 4x4 379 90 GMC Suburban 4x4 383 01 Chevy Suburban 2x4 350 Click here to email me Click here to visit my web site

03-13-2003, 01:53 PM	#15
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	Do you guys think it is worth getting the rear springs? I was thinking of just starting with blocks since I won't be doing any serious off-roading. But then part of me thinks lets just do right from the start and get the rear springs. What are your thoughts?



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03-17-2003, 06:03 PM	#16
CHEVY_FOREVER USA love it OR leave it! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Pennsylvania Posts: 162	ttt

03-17-2003, 06:28 PM	#17
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	If money is not an issue, I would get the rear springs. If you would rather not shell out the extra money right now, I see nothing wrong with running rear blocks. I would however limit the amount of height used for rear blocks. I would try not to go any higher than 2 to 3 inches of rear block. If you do run rear blocks, get a better quality set, like steel or cast iron. I would stay away from aluminum blocks. Superlift makes a nice block. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" Last edited by Pont; 03-17-2003 at 06:57 PM.

03-17-2003, 06:36 PM	#18
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	As far as ORD I've bought several of their products and others they sell: ORD u-bolt flip plates for the rear, 2" HD tuff country springs, TC rear add-a-leaf, skyjacker pitman arm, HD shackles w/ frame bushing, and shocks. Service was great and parts sent out promptly. I bought my rims and tires from tyres international i got a better deal with them w/ shipping than my local shops. Blocks in the rear are fine, just keep them with in reason(<4") and don't stack them. But like what was said if you have the money buying the rear springs is cheaper if you buy everything at once than buying them seperate a year from now. __________________ 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

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