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69C10@16 · 11-09-2007, 10:25 PM

I want to do a lift but I'm not sure A) How high to go or B) Where to get it. I dont really want to do a body lift b/c I dont know how good it will look. But I can't find any suspension lifts. So here's wha tI need. Pictures of lifted pickups both susp. and body. Please inform of type of lift and how high it's lifted. Oh, and I have coil springs on the rear end if that changes where I could get a kit. THANKS!!

Jtrux · 11-09-2007, 10:51 PM

Well a little info would be nice, is it a 2x4, 4x4??? What tires do you want to fit, what do you plan on doing with it?? You said coils on the rear so i'm assuming 2x4 but you never know.

69C10@16 · 11-09-2007, 11:32 PM

Yeah I should have included that.

307 (May not stay)
TH350 (Also may not stay)
2x4
Coil Springs
Not sure on tire size, Suggestions for different hieghts??
As far as use, I just want it to look Bad@$$ Im not going muddin much if at all

I like the way this looks,

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-09-2007, 11:38 PM

I don't really know what to tell ya bud. That truck is a lifted 4x4 like mine. There are a few that have built 2x4's that were prerunner looking with bigger tires. I don't think you would be able to fit those tires (35 or bigger). They have kits for the 4x4's that include all 4 leaf springs, but nobody has that I know of kits for 2x4's for these trucks. Also, you wouldn't do much in mud unless it was really thin mud about 6" or less of mud, otherwise you might get stuck, and it wouldn't be that impressive for the ladies. It sounds like you need a 4x4 to do the stuff you want. Trevor

69C10@16 · 11-10-2007, 03:10 PM

I want to eventually switch it over to 4x4 but Currently I dont have the money to buy the front end, transmission, transfer case, and have it all set up. Am I going to have to change the rear over to leaf springs to lift it? A lot of people have told me to drop it but I dont think I want to. I dont know. Any ideas?

69halfton · 11-10-2007, 04:39 PM

LEAVE IT STOCK!!

ive got 33s on mine, stock, with coils out back.

dropped trucks are everywhere, and lifted is everywhere. stock is less common IMO

67HEAVEN · 11-10-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69C10@16

I like the way this looks,

Me too. Does someone on this site own that truck?

earl87gta · 11-10-2007, 07:33 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tech+lift

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=lift

ERASER5 · 11-10-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69halfton

LEAVE IT STOCK!!

ive got 33s on mine, stock, with coils out back.

dropped trucks are everywhere, and lifted is everywhere. stock is less common IMO

No lift the front at all? Do you get any rub? I have 31s now, but I want 33s. I need to be 4 inches higher and 33s will give me 1 inch of it. Your input would be helpful.

Jtrux · 11-10-2007, 09:14 PM

I know for a fact that you could pick up a complete 4x4 chassis with at least the transfer case and maybe tranny sans engine cheap, hell maybe you would get the engine too. Just ask around. I'm sure someone is bound to have one. You'd be better off doing that. Or just buy a 4x4 to begin with.

1969k10stepside · 11-10-2007, 09:14 PM

Get a lift for a 73-87 chevy 2wd for the front,as for the back..Don't know what to do if it has rear coils.If it has springs,just get a simple block lift.If you still want a higher lift,get a body lift.Although,if you plan to make it a 4wd,but just want it higher now..It seems like a waste of money for a front coil lift if you'll just be putting in a front axle eventually.I'd just look for a 4wd chassis,and put it under your truck and only lift it once.The red/white truck looks like it has a 8" lift,you wont achieve a lift like that easily with coils..With the chassis you would have darn near all it takes to make it a complete 4wd,just swap the body over.

pooz911 · 11-11-2007, 03:27 AM

1971 chevy c20, rancho front springs, 3 inch body lift, 33 inch bfg mud terrains.

69C10@16 · 11-11-2007, 08:16 AM

Man I like the way that looks with those 33's and no lift. It would be cheaper too. What size wheels have you got those mounted on?

oveeets · 11-12-2007, 11:23 AM

i Spoke W/ A Buddy That Does Brakes & Alignment.he Told Me I Could Get A Set Of 2 " Inch Higher Than Stock Coil Springs & Ball Joint Spacer's For ( To Keep Proper Geometry ) For The Front For About $375.00 Then Get A 2 Or 3 Inch Body Lift $85.00 And Rear Coil Springs For $200.00 Then Find A Tire Size That Won't Rub...33's ??
By The Way I Have A 2wd 69 Suburban & Looking To Change From On The Ground To Uo In The Air..
Stevo

stepn67 · 11-14-2007, 12:44 PM

Hey Steeevo, who makes the ball joint spacers, been lookin for some?

oveeets · 11-17-2007, 10:56 PM

i think he said fab-tech had some spacers..
steeevo

11-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#1
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Lift Kits I want to do a lift but I'm not sure A) How high to go or B) Where to get it. I dont really want to do a body lift b/c I dont know how good it will look. But I can't find any suspension lifts. So here's wha tI need. Pictures of lifted pickups both susp. and body. Please inform of type of lift and how high it's lifted. Oh, and I have coil springs on the rear end if that changes where I could get a kit. THANKS!!

11-09-2007, 10:51 PM	#2
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Lift Kits Well a little info would be nice, is it a 2x4, 4x4??? What tires do you want to fit, what do you plan on doing with it?? You said coils on the rear so i'm assuming 2x4 but you never know. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-09-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Re: Lift Kits Yeah I should have included that. 307 (May not stay) TH350 (Also may not stay) 2x4 Coil Springs Not sure on tire size, Suggestions for different hieghts?? As far as use, I just want it to look Bad@$$ Im not going muddin much if at all I like the way this looks,

11-09-2007, 11:38 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Lift Kits I don't really know what to tell ya bud. That truck is a lifted 4x4 like mine. There are a few that have built 2x4's that were prerunner looking with bigger tires. I don't think you would be able to fit those tires (35 or bigger). They have kits for the 4x4's that include all 4 leaf springs, but nobody has that I know of kits for 2x4's for these trucks. Also, you wouldn't do much in mud unless it was really thin mud about 6" or less of mud, otherwise you might get stuck, and it wouldn't be that impressive for the ladies. It sounds like you need a 4x4 to do the stuff you want. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-10-2007, 03:10 PM	#5
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Re: Lift Kits I want to eventually switch it over to 4x4 but Currently I dont have the money to buy the front end, transmission, transfer case, and have it all set up. Am I going to have to change the rear over to leaf springs to lift it? A lot of people have told me to drop it but I dont think I want to. I dont know. Any ideas?

11-10-2007, 04:39 PM	#6
69halfton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: King City, Ontario, Canada Posts: 974	Re: Lift Kits LEAVE IT STOCK!! ive got 33s on mine, stock, with coils out back. dropped trucks are everywhere, and lifted is everywhere. stock is less common IMO Attached Images __________________ - Jason If you can turn, Youre not going fast enough. Favorite caption: first car to 200 mph in the 1/4 mile, no parachute, drum brakes all the way around.. ..back when men were men.

11-10-2007, 07:33 PM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Lift Kits http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=tech+lift http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=lift __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-10-2007, 09:14 PM	#10
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Lift Kits I know for a fact that you could pick up a complete 4x4 chassis with at least the transfer case and maybe tranny sans engine cheap, hell maybe you would get the engine too. Just ask around. I'm sure someone is bound to have one. You'd be better off doing that. Or just buy a 4x4 to begin with. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-10-2007, 09:14 PM	#11
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Lift Kits Get a lift for a 73-87 chevy 2wd for the front,as for the back..Don't know what to do if it has rear coils.If it has springs,just get a simple block lift.If you still want a higher lift,get a body lift.Although,if you plan to make it a 4wd,but just want it higher now..It seems like a waste of money for a front coil lift if you'll just be putting in a front axle eventually.I'd just look for a 4wd chassis,and put it under your truck and only lift it once.The red/white truck looks like it has a 8" lift,you wont achieve a lift like that easily with coils..With the chassis you would have darn near all it takes to make it a complete 4wd,just swap the body over. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-10-2007 at 09:15 PM.

11-11-2007, 03:27 AM	#12
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Lift Kits 1971 chevy c20, rancho front springs, 3 inch body lift, 33 inch bfg mud terrains. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911 Last edited by pooz911; 11-15-2007 at 03:30 PM. Reason: photo didn't work

11-11-2007, 08:16 AM	#13
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Re: Lift Kits Man I like the way that looks with those 33's and no lift. It would be cheaper too. What size wheels have you got those mounted on?

11-12-2007, 11:23 AM	#14
oveeets Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: quartz hill Posts: 20	Re: Lift Kits i Spoke W/ A Buddy That Does Brakes & Alignment.he Told Me I Could Get A Set Of 2 " Inch Higher Than Stock Coil Springs & Ball Joint Spacer's For ( To Keep Proper Geometry ) For The Front For About $375.00 Then Get A 2 Or 3 Inch Body Lift $85.00 And Rear Coil Springs For $200.00 Then Find A Tire Size That Won't Rub...33's ?? By The Way I Have A 2wd 69 Suburban & Looking To Change From On The Ground To Uo In The Air.. Stevo __________________ STEEEVO 69 BurB

11-14-2007, 12:44 PM	#15
stepn67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 140	Re: Lift Kits Hey Steeevo, who makes the ball joint spacers, been lookin for some?

11-17-2007, 10:56 PM	#16
oveeets Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: quartz hill Posts: 20	Re: Lift Kits i think he said fab-tech had some spacers.. steeevo __________________ STEEEVO 69 BurB

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