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Rollinsqrbdy · 07-26-2009, 11:50 PM

Hey everyone I wanna lift my truck insane high. I dont care of the cost or time it will take. Im tired of the 6" lift I have and want more. How much lift do I need to get my truck This high? I know im gonna have to change alot including my axles but, Im willing to do it. thanks for any advice

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-26-2009, 11:55 PM

Just like this. More like the red one

70 beast · 07-27-2009, 12:34 AM

id look into something like a custom made leaf pack (or go linked with coils) and some re located (dropped) hangers. looks like the red one has both those.

dammitmitchell · 07-27-2009, 02:21 AM

hell dude.. a pair of "custom" 20in leafs just sold here on craigslist for 200 bucks the other day (in TX)
as for how extreme you want to go ......depends.. do you want your truck LEGAL to drive?
the average legal is 54in headlamp height...

this link will impact how much you can lift a street legal truck..
is having 44's on street worth the ticket?
http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html

Chevy1TonFun · 07-27-2009, 08:50 AM

If you go any bigger than a 12in spring pack your truck will have an very stiff ride. I'd go with a number of items to achieve the height you want. I am going to have about 21" of lift when I am finished with my truck. What I have done is I have a 12" spring pack, 6" front shackle, 3" body lift, rear shackle flip, and will have 4" added to the front and rear spring hangers. I would suggest as much frame additions to help with the stiffness of the ride.

74 C-30 · 07-27-2009, 06:55 PM

why do you want to lift it that high? unless you do mud runs its pretty much useless. it wont be legal to drive on the road, and too top heavy to do much wheeling. its your truck though do what you want

Rollinsqrbdy · 07-27-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 74 C-30

why do you want to lift it that high? unless you do mud runs its pretty much useless. it wont be legal to drive on the road, and too top heavy to do much wheeling. its your truck though do what you want

I just want it bigger. Im thinking of going with a 12" spring pack and go from their. I really like the blue truck i posted earlier. It dont look to big but small either. This weekend I will go out and look for some 3/4 ton axles also. Is their anything else i will need for them axles?

ghettoluxury · 07-28-2009, 09:57 PM

you will want to go with crossover steering if you go this high so if the front axle that you get is a dana 44 than you will want a set of flat top knuckles

70 beast · 07-31-2009, 10:15 AM

what size tire will you be planning on running

07-26-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	What do I need? Hey everyone I wanna lift my truck insane high. I dont care of the cost or time it will take. Im tired of the 6" lift I have and want more. How much lift do I need to get my truck This high? I know im gonna have to change alot including my axles but, Im willing to do it. thanks for any advice __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

07-26-2009, 11:55 PM	#2
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: What do I need? Just like this. More like the red one Attached Images __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

07-27-2009, 12:34 AM	#3
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: What do I need? id look into something like a custom made leaf pack (or go linked with coils) and some re located (dropped) hangers. looks like the red one has both those.

07-27-2009, 02:21 AM	#4
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: What do I need? hell dude.. a pair of "custom" 20in leafs just sold here on craigslist for 200 bucks the other day (in TX) as for how extreme you want to go ......depends.. do you want your truck LEGAL to drive? the average legal is 54in headlamp height... this link will impact how much you can lift a street legal truck.. is having 44's on street worth the ticket? http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042 Last edited by dammitmitchell; 07-27-2009 at 05:08 AM.

07-27-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: What do I need? If you go any bigger than a 12in spring pack your truck will have an very stiff ride. I'd go with a number of items to achieve the height you want. I am going to have about 21" of lift when I am finished with my truck. What I have done is I have a 12" spring pack, 6" front shackle, 3" body lift, rear shackle flip, and will have 4" added to the front and rear spring hangers. I would suggest as much frame additions to help with the stiffness of the ride. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

07-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: What do I need? why do you want to lift it that high? unless you do mud runs its pretty much useless. it wont be legal to drive on the road, and too top heavy to do much wheeling. its your truck though do what you want __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

07-28-2009, 09:57 PM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: What do I need? you will want to go with crossover steering if you go this high so if the front axle that you get is a dana 44 than you will want a set of flat top knuckles __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 07-28-2009 at 09:58 PM.

07-31-2009, 10:15 AM	#9
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: What do I need? what size tire will you be planning on running

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