72 3/4 GMC camper special lift. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Beefcake · 07-12-2005, 01:49 PM

hey guys.

I would like to lift my 2wd camper special - just in the front. The rear has like 9 leafs on each side... (I believe from the factory??"... so Im basically wanting to level it out.

I was wondering if I just swapped the springs (in the front) for 3/4 ton big block springs if this would give me the extra 2 or three inches Im looking for....

what do you guys thinK? would it make the ride to bouncy??

Beefcake · 07-12-2005, 03:11 PM

another question- can I use the same control arms w/ big block springs??

BobS · 07-12-2005, 11:30 PM

It may already have the equivalent of Big Block springs in the front if it came from the factory as a Camper Special. 1-ton springs may help a little but I don't think you'll get quite as much lift as you're looking for but maybe it will be enough to make it look a little more balanced. The control arms should work fine with the heavier springs, at least I know the big block springs will, I've never swapped 1-ton springs into anything.....yet.

Bob

Beefcake · 07-13-2005, 07:56 AM

Hmm... I dont know of any 2wd lift kits for a 72.....

thanks for you responce bob

anybody else have any advice here??

pooz911 · 07-15-2005, 06:17 AM

I'm sorry, is the camper special a BB or a SB?? I have a 1971 custom deluxe 20 w/ a sb 383 crate motor. I installed rancho springs for a 1973-1987 chevy truck. (basically its the same as bb springs) The front suspension was riding at the upper bump stop with virtually no rebound. I have since removed the stock bump stop, installed a shorter one, added a upper ball joint spacer and mounted the upper ball joint under the uca. Now I have about 2 inches of rebound. My dad has a 1972 chevy 3/4 ton w/ a BB chevy. He has 1 ton springs in the front and sits 1-2 inches lower than I do.

Beefcake · 07-18-2005, 12:21 PM

sb.. 350/stock.

I didnt know I could swap w/ parts up to 87... If I can do that, I could probley find a lift package easy...

*aquik72gmc350* · 08-15-2005, 06:43 PM

You can use 73-87 Suspension items on 67-72 Trucks but you must do as following:

Must use:

Upper and Lower Control Arms 73-87
Shafts must use from 73-87
Spindles from 73-87
Ball joints must match Spindles
Must use outter tie rod from 73-87
Must use inner tie rod from 67-72

I'm in the process of Building a different front end for my 72 GMC C-1500. I'm using the above items on a 73-87 crossmember with all new Moog parts, 3'' lift Springs from FabTech, all new Disc brake items, and braided brake lines. I have part #'s from the items I'm using if you want them.

07-12-2005, 01:49 PM	#1
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	72 3/4 GMC camper special lift. hey guys. I would like to lift my 2wd camper special - just in the front. The rear has like 9 leafs on each side... (I believe from the factory??"... so Im basically wanting to level it out. I was wondering if I just swapped the springs (in the front) for 3/4 ton big block springs if this would give me the extra 2 or three inches Im looking for.... what do you guys thinK? would it make the ride to bouncy?? __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-12-2005, 03:11 PM	#2
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	another question- can I use the same control arms w/ big block springs?? __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-12-2005, 11:30 PM	#3
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	It may already have the equivalent of Big Block springs in the front if it came from the factory as a Camper Special. 1-ton springs may help a little but I don't think you'll get quite as much lift as you're looking for but maybe it will be enough to make it look a little more balanced. The control arms should work fine with the heavier springs, at least I know the big block springs will, I've never swapped 1-ton springs into anything.....yet. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

07-13-2005, 07:56 AM	#4
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	Hmm... I dont know of any 2wd lift kits for a 72..... thanks for you responce bob anybody else have any advice here?? __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

07-15-2005, 06:17 AM	#5
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	I'm sorry, is the camper special a BB or a SB?? I have a 1971 custom deluxe 20 w/ a sb 383 crate motor. I installed rancho springs for a 1973-1987 chevy truck. (basically its the same as bb springs) The front suspension was riding at the upper bump stop with virtually no rebound. I have since removed the stock bump stop, installed a shorter one, added a upper ball joint spacer and mounted the upper ball joint under the uca. Now I have about 2 inches of rebound. My dad has a 1972 chevy 3/4 ton w/ a BB chevy. He has 1 ton springs in the front and sits 1-2 inches lower than I do. Last edited by pooz911; 07-15-2005 at 06:18 AM.

07-18-2005, 12:21 PM	#6
Beefcake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Motor City Posts: 540	sb.. 350/stock. I didnt know I could swap w/ parts up to 87... If I can do that, I could probley find a lift package easy... __________________ 72 GMC Camper Special 2500. currently has 350/350/14 bolt. 383 and 400 tranny is in the works.

08-15-2005, 06:43 PM	#7
aquik72gmc350 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 81	You can use 73-87 Suspension items on 67-72 Trucks but you must do as following: Must use: Upper and Lower Control Arms 73-87 Shafts must use from 73-87 Spindles from 73-87 Ball joints must match Spindles Must use outter tie rod from 73-87 Must use inner tie rod from 67-72 I'm in the process of Building a different front end for my 72 GMC C-1500. I'm using the above items on a 73-87 crossmember with all new Moog parts, 3'' lift Springs from FabTech, all new Disc brake items, and braided brake lines. I have part #'s from the items I'm using if you want them.

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