2wd slightly lifted? Pics? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Byoung330 · 07-11-2017, 05:30 PM

I'm trying to get ideas for my build and had pretty much set my sights on shortening my long bed and building pro touring style. The thought occurred to me since it was my granddads truck and its going to be my daily driver when finished, maybe I should leave it a long bed and not super low. So, if I decide to do that I might want it slightly higher than stock. Ill be taking it to work every day and hunting and fishing and wherever, I just want it to be usable everywhere I go. Not for mudbogging just a little more clearance. (Its replacing a 2012 F150 LOL!) Its going to be like new with an LS swap and all but cant decide on the look. I am wondering if anyone has any pics of 2wd trucks maybe lifted a couple inches maybe on 31" tires or so and if so how did you do it. I know this has been covered a few years back but just looking to see if anyone has found a good way yet.

72kool · 07-11-2017, 08:14 PM

I havnt seen many of these 2wd lifted. I am like you and want this to be a well fitted daily driver for me. I have read that we can lift the front up about an inch or 2 by replacing the front coil springs with c-30 coil springs.

Byoung330 · 07-11-2017, 08:31 PM

Yeah I read that too but I don't want it to ride rough....

72kool · 07-11-2017, 08:48 PM

That's been my worry also. But I don't think they should be too bad. Rear suspension is usually what changes the most per weight class. Front suspension is kind of more based on motor size

Byoung330 · 07-11-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 72kool

That's been my worry also. But I don't think they should be too bad. Rear suspension is usually what changes the most per weight class. Front suspension is kind of more based on motor size

Lol yep that will be a concern since I'm planning 4.8 or 5.3! Maybe it's not to bad.

stepn67 · 07-12-2017, 11:08 AM

I have also thought about a 2wd lift, and ran across this post. I think this would be the best way to go ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061

onebigjohn · 07-12-2017, 11:15 AM

72 C20 with (2) 1in coil spring spacers in each side. I would love to get new springs and go just a bit higher.

demian5 · 07-12-2017, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by onebigjohn

72 C20 with (2) 1in coil spring spacers in each side. I would love to get new springs and go just a bit higher.

We put Moog 1-ton big block HD springs in the front of my sons 3/4 small block truck and gained about 3". Used to ride a little stink bug.

Springs were about $120.

onebigjohn · 07-12-2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by demian5

We put Moog 1-ton big block HD springs in the front of my sons 3/4 small block truck and gained about 3". Used to ride a little stink bug.

Springs were about $120.

That's worth looking into with just a small block you could even out the rear.

Devil Pup · 07-12-2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stepn67

I have also thought about a 2wd lift, and ran across this post. I think this would be the best way to go ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061

This is the method I used on my 69. Still not on the road but it is working out pretty well. Should clear a 33" at least on this body style. .
Here's my build if you wanna check it out. has some info on the swap and issued I ran into.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728388

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demian5 · 07-12-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Devil Pup

This is the method I used on my 69. Still not on the road but it is working out pretty well. Should clear a 33" at least on this body style. .
Here's my build if you wanna check it out. has some info on the swap and issued I ran into.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728388

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Devil Pup · 07-12-2017, 12:44 PM

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No pictures in your post anymore.

Page Two on. Photo bucket decided to start charging $400 bucks for their site. From page two on, they are all uploaded to the 67-72 site itself so they are visible.

saxart · 07-12-2017, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onebigjohn

72 C20 with (2) 1in coil spring spacers in each side. I would love to get new springs and go just a bit higher.

Looks good John. What size tires are those?

onebigjohn · 07-12-2017, 01:04 PM

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Looks good John. What size tires are those?

Tires are 285 75 16 They are about 32in tall.

07-11-2017, 05:30 PM	#1
Byoung330 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Greensboro, Georgia Posts: 40	2wd slightly lifted? Pics? I'm trying to get ideas for my build and had pretty much set my sights on shortening my long bed and building pro touring style. The thought occurred to me since it was my granddads truck and its going to be my daily driver when finished, maybe I should leave it a long bed and not super low. So, if I decide to do that I might want it slightly higher than stock. Ill be taking it to work every day and hunting and fishing and wherever, I just want it to be usable everywhere I go. Not for mudbogging just a little more clearance. (Its replacing a 2012 F150 LOL!) Its going to be like new with an LS swap and all but cant decide on the look. I am wondering if anyone has any pics of 2wd trucks maybe lifted a couple inches maybe on 31" tires or so and if so how did you do it. I know this has been covered a few years back but just looking to see if anyone has found a good way yet. Last edited by Byoung330; 07-11-2017 at 05:43 PM.

07-11-2017, 08:14 PM	#2
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: 2wd slightly lifted? Pics? I havnt seen many of these 2wd lifted. I am like you and want this to be a well fitted daily driver for me. I have read that we can lift the front up about an inch or 2 by replacing the front coil springs with c-30 coil springs. __________________ 1972 GMC C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350

07-11-2017, 08:31 PM	#3
Byoung330 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Greensboro, Georgia Posts: 40	Re: 2wd slightly lifted? Pics? Yeah I read that too but I don't want it to ride rough.... __________________ 1968 C10 2WD LONG BED

07-11-2017, 08:48 PM	#4
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: 2wd slightly lifted? Pics? That's been my worry also. But I don't think they should be too bad. Rear suspension is usually what changes the most per weight class. Front suspension is kind of more based on motor size __________________ 1972 GMC C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350

07-12-2017, 11:08 AM	#6
stepn67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 140	Re: 2wd slightly lifted? Pics? I have also thought about a 2wd lift, and ran across this post. I think this would be the best way to go ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061

07-12-2017, 11:15 AM	#7
onebigjohn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Riverside Ca Posts: 358	Re: 2wd slightly lifted? Pics? 72 C20 with (2) 1in coil spring spacers in each side. I would love to get new springs and go just a bit higher. Attached Images __________________ "I pawned my Hanso" "Hold my beer, Watch this"



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