6" Suspension Lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-09-2004, 07:22 PM

IM GETTING READY TO ORDER A 6" SUSPENSION LIFT FOR A 1972 4X4...WHATS THE BEST BRAND TO GET ? I WANT A COMPLETE KIT WITH SHOCKS...IM MAINLY LOOKING FOR THE SMOOTHEST RIDE...IT WILL NEVER BE TAKEN OFFROAD...STREET AND HIGHWAY DRIVEN ONLY...HOW ABOUT 35" TIRE BRAND NAME PREFERENCE?

**Yukon Jack** · 01-09-2004, 07:33 PM

I am impressed with Tuff Country springs, but I am not as impressed with their shocks. I just changed from their 4" springs to their 6" springs and changed from their shocks to Rancho RS9000x shocks.

I am very satisfied with my Super Swamper SSR's in that size.

Don't forget to get a steering stabilizer. Have you researched doing a 6" lift to know what other changes you are going to have to make?

RICHARD MORGAN · 01-09-2004, 07:39 PM

FROM WHAT I HEARD..THE DRIVELINE SHOULD BE GOOD..I KNOW ILL NEED LONGER BRAKE LINES AND IVE BEEN TOLD A DROPPED "PITMAN ARM" AND A "STEERING ARM" OR "STEERING BLOCK"...CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT THOSE ARE?

cdowns · 01-09-2004, 08:26 PM

if you're looking for a smooth ride you ain't goig to get it with a 6" lift and 35inch tires !!! you'll just be getting a beast that's more prone to go upside down than what you have now!! that's my opinion

1969 GMC · 01-09-2004, 09:18 PM

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Originally posted by RICHARD MORGAN
FROM WHAT I HEARD..THE DRIVELINE SHOULD BE GOOD..I KNOW ILL NEED LONGER BRAKE LINES AND IVE BEEN TOLD A DROPPED "PITMAN ARM" AND A "STEERING ARM" OR "STEERING BLOCK"...CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT THOSE ARE?

Hello and welcome to the board...I want to use a similar lift and tires as you. The raised steering arm you need for a 6" lift, basically, covers the extra gap between the axle itself and the steering box created when you lift. The stock one cannot bridge the gap, so to speak. Good luck and lets see some pics!

oh and cdowns, the 6" lift will ride better than stock.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-09-2004, 10:48 PM

Richard that link I sent you still does not work, the whole tech section of the site is down. I like my Tuff Country lift, I have skyjacker hydro shocks and like them also. Most manufactures include a raised steering arm w/ their 6" lifts and that's all you'll need to correct the steering. Though doing cross over steering is better but cost a whole lot more and is pieced together, requiring a 2wd gear box and some machine work. You should be getting close to going and getting your truck now aren't you?

01-09-2004, 07:22 PM	#1
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	6" Suspension Lift IM GETTING READY TO ORDER A 6" SUSPENSION LIFT FOR A 1972 4X4...WHATS THE BEST BRAND TO GET ? I WANT A COMPLETE KIT WITH SHOCKS...IM MAINLY LOOKING FOR THE SMOOTHEST RIDE...IT WILL NEVER BE TAKEN OFFROAD...STREET AND HIGHWAY DRIVEN ONLY...HOW ABOUT 35" TIRE BRAND NAME PREFERENCE?

01-09-2004, 07:33 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I am impressed with Tuff Country springs, but I am not as impressed with their shocks. I just changed from their 4" springs to their 6" springs and changed from their shocks to Rancho RS9000x shocks. I am very satisfied with my Super Swamper SSR's in that size. Don't forget to get a steering stabilizer. Have you researched doing a 6" lift to know what other changes you are going to have to make? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-09-2004, 08:26 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	if you're looking for a smooth ride you ain't goig to get it with a 6" lift and 35inch tires !!! you'll just be getting a beast that's more prone to go upside down than what you have now!! that's my opinion __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-09-2004, 10:48 PM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Richard that link I sent you still does not work, the whole tech section of the site is down. I like my Tuff Country lift, I have skyjacker hydro shocks and like them also. Most manufactures include a raised steering arm w/ their 6" lifts and that's all you'll need to correct the steering. Though doing cross over steering is better but cost a whole lot more and is pieced together, requiring a 2wd gear box and some machine work. You should be getting close to going and getting your truck now aren't you? __________________ 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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01-09-2004, 07:39 PM	#3
RICHARD MORGAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: HERNDON VA Posts: 216	FROM WHAT I HEARD..THE DRIVELINE SHOULD BE GOOD..I KNOW ILL NEED LONGER BRAKE LINES AND IVE BEEN TOLD A DROPPED "PITMAN ARM" AND A "STEERING ARM" OR "STEERING BLOCK"...CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT THOSE ARE?



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