How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 01:29 PM

I have a 68 c10 it is 2wd I wanna lift it about 6" I can't find any lift kits it has coil springs all the way around any help would be appreciated

RyansToy · 01-03-2017, 02:03 PM

I have wanted to lift my 68 too.

I think this might be a way to go.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061

log103 · 01-03-2017, 02:10 PM

If I were you I wouldn't lift a 2wd truck it will just put more wear on parts and won't help much off-road if that's what you were going for.

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by log103

If I were you I wouldn't lift a 2wd truck it will just put more wear on parts and won't help much off-road if that's what you were going for.

I don't plan on going off road just don't wanna be like everyone else with a bagged or lowered Truck just thinking out of the box

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-03-2017, 02:29 PM

Keep it stock height and put some 31" tires on it.

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Keep it stock height and put some 31" tires on it.

Not The look I'm going for

log103 · 01-03-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dwreck812

I don't plan on going off road just don't wanna be like everyone else with a bagged or lowered Truck just thinking out of the box

Alright then, I just don't think there is any advantages to lifting a 2wd. I won't tell you what to do though.

**leddzepp** · 01-03-2017, 03:14 PM

Swap a 4wd chassis under it...seriously. With coils all the way around there really is no safe way to do it. The aftermarket does not support it with any specialty parts for our year trucks.

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Swap a 4wd chassis under it...seriously. With coils all the way around there really is no safe way to do it. The aftermarket does not support it with any specialty parts for our year trucks.

Afraid I was going to hear that maybe I'll look around and find a trade

cypressbog · 01-03-2017, 03:39 PM

Successfully lifting a 2wd is possible, but may not be the safest to do. You end up changing steering angles that affect ride quality and safety.

You can order 2-3 inch body lift kits fairly cheep. You can also put 2-3 inch coil spring spacers on it. Don't go with the coil spring clamps as that is very unsafe.

weq92f · 01-03-2017, 03:59 PM

If you do raise it up, I suspect your driving experience would suffer.

A properly lifted 4x doesn't drive at all like a stock 2x truck, so expect yours to be even further away from 'normal' feel going down the road.

-klb

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Successfully lifting a 2wd is possible, but may not be the safest to do. You end up changing steering angles that affect ride quality and safety.

You can order 2-3 inch body lift kits fairly cheep. You can also put 2-3 inch coil spring spacers on it. Don't go with the coil spring clamps as that is very unsafe.

If it can't be done safely I'll sell the truck and find a nice 4x4 considering my litter girl and little boy ride with me all the time

dwreck812 · 01-03-2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by weq92f

If you do raise it up, I suspect your driving experience would suffer.

A properly lifted 4x doesn't drive at all like a stock 2x truck, so expect yours to be even further away from 'normal' feel going down the road.

-klb

I've owned lifted trucks if it's done correctly it'll ride the same if not better in my experiences

scooterpimp · 01-03-2017, 06:25 PM

Bag it & ride fully puffed up?

**Elliot949** · 01-03-2017, 06:27 PM

doing a lift like that you are going to run into MAJOR steering issues that will be dangerous... it is like what alot of guys do with their jeeps they lift them then the steering is unpredictable and they end up crashing their truck...

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-03-2017, 06:27 PM

They sell spacers for coils as most "leveling" kits for late models have spacers for the front.

57taskforce · 01-03-2017, 07:09 PM

Your on the right track... sell that 2 wheel drive truck and buy a real truck! There's far less 4 wheel drive 67-72s than two wheel. So you'll accomplish standing out in the sea of dropped/bagged trucks.

CK67 · 01-03-2017, 08:21 PM

67 C30 3in blocks got rid of rag joint put in 2 universals, steers perfect. Go no higher than 3 in.

brad_man_72 · 01-04-2017, 12:00 AM

I've seen some wonky spindles used on ifs gassers. Looked like they removed the shaft out of one spindle then welded another spindle to the spindle attached to the ball joints like 8" lower.
You would be better off swapping to leafs and running an I beam in the front. The rear would need a custom panhard bar and panhard bar mount. A one piece driveshaft with a custom crossmember.
There's a couple of guys with some long travel setups that look pretty sweet.

saxart · 01-04-2017, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TwoFiftyShifter

Keep it stock height and put some 31" tires on it.

Not to hijack this tread, but I'd like to see pics of this!

RThree · 09-21-2018, 01:45 PM

I found a killer deal on a 1972 Longhorn but to me a truck that long needs to be lifted not dropped. So we did a 4x4 conversion on it and gave her a 6" lift at first which i determined was to high for my tastes so we dropped it down to a 4" but if you want check out my build thread it will show whats all involved. Or let me know if you have questions.

Cheers!

rpmerf · 09-21-2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by saxart

Not to hijack this tread, but I'd like to see pics of this!

The C20 Custom Campers came with like 31.7" tires stock. Factory tire size is 235/85R16 which is skinny and tall. I got a set of 265/75R16 on 7" rims and it looks better. Same height, but an inch wider.

SC1969c10 · 09-22-2018, 07:41 PM

I wonder if chassis tech makes a lift spindle?

Im so sick of people talking crap about lifting a 2wd. Been reading it on forums for years. To each their own

Zone47 · 09-22-2018, 08:30 PM

I've been wanting to lift my 68 C10 as well. I think they look cool sitting up high.

I just put some 255/70/15 tires on ralley wheels which helped slightly. I might put beefier springs in and see what that does.

plastercracker · 09-23-2018, 05:45 PM

there is a member here that built a off road trophy truck type machine. think it was a 67 with coils on all 4. he had a build thread to. hear is a link , maybe you will find some answers. scroll down a ways and you will see the truck. pretty cool

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203445

01-03-2017, 01:29 PM	#1
dwreck812 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: DeQuincy louisiana Posts: 57	How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I have a 68 c10 it is 2wd I wanna lift it about 6" I can't find any lift kits it has coil springs all the way around any help would be appreciated

01-03-2017, 02:03 PM	#2
RyansToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 145	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I have wanted to lift my 68 too. I think this might be a way to go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061 __________________ 1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6)

01-03-2017, 02:10 PM	#3
log103 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Wythville Virginia Posts: 16	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? If I were you I wouldn't lift a 2wd truck it will just put more wear on parts and won't help much off-road if that's what you were going for. __________________ '69 k10

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TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? Keep it stock height and put some 31" tires on it. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-03-2017, 03:14 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,017	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? Swap a 4wd chassis under it...seriously. With coils all the way around there really is no safe way to do it. The aftermarket does not support it with any specialty parts for our year trucks. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-03-2017, 03:39 PM	#10
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? Successfully lifting a 2wd is possible, but may not be the safest to do. You end up changing steering angles that affect ride quality and safety. You can order 2-3 inch body lift kits fairly cheep. You can also put 2-3 inch coil spring spacers on it. Don't go with the coil spring clamps as that is very unsafe.

01-03-2017, 03:59 PM	#11
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,151	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? If you do raise it up, I suspect your driving experience would suffer. A properly lifted 4x doesn't drive at all like a stock 2x truck, so expect yours to be even further away from 'normal' feel going down the road. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

01-03-2017, 06:25 PM	#14
scooterpimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Newark ,Delaware Posts: 158	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? Bag it & ride fully puffed up?

01-03-2017, 06:27 PM	#15
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? doing a lift like that you are going to run into MAJOR steering issues that will be dangerous... it is like what alot of guys do with their jeeps they lift them then the steering is unpredictable and they end up crashing their truck... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

01-03-2017, 06:27 PM	#16
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? They sell spacers for coils as most "leveling" kits for late models have spacers for the front. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-03-2017, 07:09 PM	#17
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,442	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? Your on the right track... sell that 2 wheel drive truck and buy a real truck! There's far less 4 wheel drive 67-72s than two wheel. So you'll accomplish standing out in the sea of dropped/bagged trucks. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-03-2017, 08:21 PM	#18
CK67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: south amboy nj Posts: 34	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? 67 C30 3in blocks got rid of rag joint put in 2 universals, steers perfect. Go no higher than 3 in. Attached Images

01-04-2017, 12:00 AM	#19
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I've seen some wonky spindles used on ifs gassers. Looked like they removed the shaft out of one spindle then welded another spindle to the spindle attached to the ball joints like 8" lower. You would be better off swapping to leafs and running an I beam in the front. The rear would need a custom panhard bar and panhard bar mount. A one piece driveshaft with a custom crossmember. There's a couple of guys with some long travel setups that look pretty sweet.

09-21-2018, 01:45 PM	#21
RThree Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 124	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I found a killer deal on a 1972 Longhorn but to me a truck that long needs to be lifted not dropped. So we did a 4x4 conversion on it and gave her a 6" lift at first which i determined was to high for my tastes so we dropped it down to a 4" but if you want check out my build thread it will show whats all involved. Or let me know if you have questions. Cheers! __________________ - 1972 K20 Longhorn, 4wd conversion. "TAWNKAA" Project. 292ci Inline 6 / '93 NV4500 / 32 spline 205 TC / Dana 60s front & back / rear Detroit Locker / 4.10 Gears / 35" BFG MT KM2 / 4" Tuff Country lift. "TAWNKAA"Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6823933 - 1970 C10 Lonbed, 292ci Inline 6, 3 on the tree, stock.

09-22-2018, 07:41 PM	#23
SC1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 105	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I wonder if chassis tech makes a lift spindle? Im so sick of people talking crap about lifting a 2wd. Been reading it on forums for years. To each their own



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09-22-2018, 08:30 PM	#24
Zone47 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Richfield, Oh Posts: 112	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? I've been wanting to lift my 68 C10 as well. I think they look cool sitting up high. I just put some 255/70/15 tires on ralley wheels which helped slightly. I might put beefier springs in and see what that does.

09-23-2018, 05:45 PM	#25
plastercracker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Conneaut Township Posts: 98	Re: How can I lift my 68 2wd c10? there is a member here that built a off road trophy truck type machine. think it was a 67 with coils on all 4. he had a build thread to. hear is a link , maybe you will find some answers. scroll down a ways and you will see the truck. pretty cool http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=203445

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