73-87 Lift spindle swap and other 2wd lift questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PrimeredThunder · 01-10-2009, 10:45 PM

Ok, I've done some reading Most this afternoon regarding lifting a 73-87 1/2 ton LWB truck, however most seems repetitive. The reason for my madness is due to an awesome deal I can get on a truck from my neighbor. I want to lift it and give it the "pavement prerunner" look. It will primarily be used to haul the bikes and possible a trailer to the dunes.
I believe I have come to the realization that you probably can't get any of the Fabtech stuff anymore? If I understand correctly I am about 2-4 years late on buying the parts. I want to go with a 33"-35" tire with good fender clearance in the front (Fiberglass fenders will help here). I was reading this post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=304940&page=2 which seems to make it look like a 88-98 spindle swap is possible in the stock form. I know there is a few company's that make a 2wd 4" lift spindle for the 88-98 trucks. with that and say 2" coils up front, extended brake-lines, ball joints, Lower control arms I think its not impossible?
Any other ideas and info here would be awesome and appreciated.

Kenny

01-10-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	73-87 Lift spindle swap and other 2wd lift questions Ok, I've done some reading Most this afternoon regarding lifting a 73-87 1/2 ton LWB truck, however most seems repetitive. The reason for my madness is due to an awesome deal I can get on a truck from my neighbor. I want to lift it and give it the "pavement prerunner" look. It will primarily be used to haul the bikes and possible a trailer to the dunes. I believe I have come to the realization that you probably can't get any of the Fabtech stuff anymore? If I understand correctly I am about 2-4 years late on buying the parts. I want to go with a 33"-35" tire with good fender clearance in the front (Fiberglass fenders will help here). I was reading this post http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=304940&page=2 which seems to make it look like a 88-98 spindle swap is possible in the stock form. I know there is a few company's that make a 2wd 4" lift spindle for the 88-98 trucks. with that and say 2" coils up front, extended brake-lines, ball joints, Lower control arms I think its not impossible? Any other ideas and info here would be awesome and appreciated. Kenny __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-22-2011 at 11:30 AM.



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