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12-20-2015, 12:37 PM | #1 |
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69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
wanting to lift my 69 chev short box 4x4 . I will be running 33 inch tires , street driver, 6.0 LS motor, looking for input Best ride, 2.5 inches or 4inch?? Thanks..
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12-20-2015, 12:58 PM | #2 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
I like the 2.5 inch lift with the 33 inch tires ... its a personal thing though. There is a 4x4 area of the board with lots of pics if you do a little hunting around.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=30
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12-20-2015, 01:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
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Thats the way I was leaning towords just Not sure before I pull the Trigger. Any Brand.....? Good ones or ones to stay away from?? thanks again. |
12-20-2015, 02:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Are you doing body lift or block lift or what? I always take those things[lift kits] out of any truck that I buy that may have them in it. I take off the bigger tires and put factory stuff back it is just easier to sell [in my mind anyway]I know your not planning to sell that is just one of my little things. I think it also wrecks the ride quality witch on a truck that year model isn't an issue anyway I don't think.
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12-20-2015, 03:04 PM | #5 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
No body lift, not going to build mud truck this time...haha.
Doing a frame up build. / mod keep it show / driver. Even thought about coil overs,four link. Then thought thats going Too much. :-) |
12-20-2015, 04:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Just an FYI 33s will fit at stock height. Several examples on here that come to mind. Petes(deadheadnm) truck has 33s if I remember correctly. I plan to run 2.5 and 33 12.5s on my K/20 however.
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12-20-2015, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Yep, what Tyler said, 33s should fit stock. I ran 33s on my K10 with a 2.5" all spring lift not for tire clearance, but for LS-swap clearance issues.
Stock height will definitely ride smoother than a spring-based lift kit - but if you're going to lift it, I was pretty happy with the Tuff Country 2.5". No blocks, just springs and new shocks. I used the lighter-duty shocks and it rode decently for a 43-year-old 4x4 (but not as smooth as original).
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12-20-2015, 08:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
I had 33's on a 72 3/4 ton two wheel drive and they fit, wouldn't have wanted to take it off road lol.
The reason I like the 2.5 inch lift is the truck gets a little bit of an "attitude" but its still pretty easy to hop up into the box.
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12-20-2015, 11:28 PM | #9 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
33s fit on stock suspension but look right with 2" lift. http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...kit-no-arm.jpg
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12-21-2015, 05:05 AM | #10 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
33" BFG's and 4" lift
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12-21-2015, 08:30 AM | #11 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
33/12.50s with no lift and 1.5" blocks in rear. First picture with same tires on 9.75" wide wheels and second with 8.25". Front tire is dropped some in second picture:
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12-21-2015, 09:35 AM | #12 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Sorry for the a.d.d moment but man Tim that picture sure does make me miss home a whole lot!
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12-21-2015, 09:47 AM | #13 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
May as well round out the photo samples. 33" BFG's with 2.5" lift...
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12-21-2015, 10:38 AM | #14 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Skyjacker soft ride, get the all springs kit. The amount you choose is just a matter of preference, because like others have said, fitting the 33's under there isn't an issue.
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12-21-2015, 12:30 PM | #15 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
I don't know how well this would apply to a short box 4 x 4 but several years ago I put lift springs under my 72 long box 1\2 ton I used 2 1\2" springs in front and 4" springs in back and that combination makes the truck sit level. With the same height springs the truck will have a raked stance. Just my preference but I prefer the truck to sit level. As for ride it's going to ride like a leaf spring equiped truck anyway.
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12-21-2015, 03:10 PM | #16 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
Here is my old K10 from a million (or so) years ago. 2.5 inch skyjackers, 33x12.5 15's and my old green K20 2.5 inch lift, 33.12.5 16's. I think a short box would look good like these
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12-21-2015, 04:39 PM | #17 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
My 72 K10 with 33s and 4" spring lift:
Had Alcan Springs in Grand Junction Colo. build them for me. They can make any kind of spring package you may want...whether it be for towing, ride quality or off-roading. The center pin can also be moved according to your liking. Had mine built for the best ride. Installed them with Bilstein shocks. It rides very nice for a lifted leaf spring truck. Oh and BTW it looks fantastic.
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12-21-2015, 04:48 PM | #18 |
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
I would recommend a 2.5" lift, will look good, that is what I put on mine,I have a longbed...I used a kit from superlift,blocks in rear, springs in front and superlift shocks, it rides real nice! I have heard that tuff country ez-ride lift kits ride real nice also..
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Re: 69 short box 4x4 lift kit ?
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All these trucks look level to me, except mine with 1.5" blocks in the rear.
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