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1974gmc · 08-27-2006, 02:44 PM

saw these on ebay...superlift 1-2" lift springs for 73-87

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Superlift-1-2-Coi...QQcmdZViewItem

Bowed · 08-28-2006, 12:29 AM

Thanks for posting the link .

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EricS76 · 09-02-2006, 03:43 PM

They do give the advertised lift, but they make the front ride like a tank. I put a pair on around 6 months ago. I like the lift, but the ride is killing me, specially on dirt roads.

Prerunner1982 · 09-02-2006, 07:58 PM

if only someone would make lift spindles for these trucks again...

Bowed · 09-02-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

if only someone would make lift spindles for these trucks again...

Do you know who made them.? Maybe a few contacts would turn some up . I also remember some one telling me the 88 to 98 lift spindles could be altered to fit our trucks ???

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Prerunner1982 · 09-04-2006, 01:06 PM

AIM was the only company that I saw that had them but I have never heard anything good about that company so I wouldnt trust them. As far as converting 88-98 spindles I was going to try it but never had the $$ or time. I have not seen a write up on it or anything so I dont know.

79BIG10 · 09-04-2006, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the link. I wish they would have larger size lit kits for us. I would love a 4" lift.

MylilBowTie · 09-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Arent those just big block / heavy duty springs?

I seen a used Fabtech setup on ebay within a week. But the guy was crazy on the price you could really tell it had been used. It also had the dual mount shock hoops.

EricS76 · 09-06-2006, 07:49 PM

The springs I bought were actually 2 inch lift springs. Heavy duty springs/big block will give a little lift depending on how bad your stock springs are. I had a set of used big block springs on before the lift springs, and they gave me a little over a inch of lift. They were alot easier to work with than the lift springs though.

84 400 · 09-06-2006, 09:01 PM

i now a guy near me who makes springs. my buddy got two madeup to lift his 97 issuzu amigo. coast about 100 bucks or so. still spindals would be best for you guys

Justins76 · 09-08-2006, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

if only someone would make lift spindles for these trucks again...

Farmer Mike · 09-09-2006, 01:39 AM

Has anyone ever tried stock 88-98 half-ton coil springs? Back in the day, I used a set for a 2" lift on my 73 half ton 2WD truck. They'll fit easily in the stock location. You'll just need to cut them to size. It took a while to fit them to the desired height but they ride so much better than the super-thick motorhome springs I've seen sold by retailers. Plus, you can pick them up at a junkyard for around 10-20$. Just a suggestion...

Mike

08-27-2006, 02:44 PM	#1
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	for those looking for 2wd lift saw these on ebay...superlift 1-2" lift springs for 73-87 http://cgi.ebay.ca/Superlift-1-2-Coi...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd

08-28-2006, 12:29 AM	#2
Bowed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: where it's hot Posts: 1,059	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift Thanks for posting the link . .

09-02-2006, 03:43 PM	#3
EricS76 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Llano,TX Posts: 113	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift They do give the advertised lift, but they make the front ride like a tank. I put a pair on around 6 months ago. I like the lift, but the ride is killing me, specially on dirt roads. __________________ ‘66 Chevy C-10, long bed fleetside, 350, 3 on the tree, 4-7 drop. '77 chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465 4 speed, flatbed. '80 jeep CJ-5. ‘14 Chevy 1500 Z71…

09-02-2006, 07:58 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift if only someone would make lift spindles for these trucks again... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-04-2006, 01:06 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift AIM was the only company that I saw that had them but I have never heard anything good about that company so I wouldnt trust them. As far as converting 88-98 spindles I was going to try it but never had the $$ or time. I have not seen a write up on it or anything so I dont know. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-04-2006, 07:33 PM	#7
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift Thanks for the link. I wish they would have larger size lit kits for us. I would love a 4" lift. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

09-05-2006, 03:39 PM	#8
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift Arent those just big block / heavy duty springs? I seen a used Fabtech setup on ebay within a week. But the guy was crazy on the price you could really tell it had been used. It also had the dual mount shock hoops. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

09-06-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
EricS76 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Llano,TX Posts: 113	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift The springs I bought were actually 2 inch lift springs. Heavy duty springs/big block will give a little lift depending on how bad your stock springs are. I had a set of used big block springs on before the lift springs, and they gave me a little over a inch of lift. They were alot easier to work with than the lift springs though. __________________ ‘66 Chevy C-10, long bed fleetside, 350, 3 on the tree, 4-7 drop. '77 chevy C-10 Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465 4 speed, flatbed. '80 jeep CJ-5. ‘14 Chevy 1500 Z71…

09-06-2006, 09:01 PM	#10
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift i now a guy near me who makes springs. my buddy got two madeup to lift his 97 issuzu amigo. coast about 100 bucks or so. still spindals would be best for you guys __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-09-2006, 01:39 AM	#12
Farmer Mike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 20	Re: for those looking for 2wd lift Has anyone ever tried stock 88-98 half-ton coil springs? Back in the day, I used a set for a 2" lift on my 73 half ton 2WD truck. They'll fit easily in the stock location. You'll just need to cut them to size. It took a while to fit them to the desired height but they ride so much better than the super-thick motorhome springs I've seen sold by retailers. Plus, you can pick them up at a junkyard for around 10-20$. Just a suggestion... Mike __________________ 1987 Chevy 4X4 350 TBI with TPI heads, Crane Powermax 2030 Cam, Edelbrock 3704 Intake with 2" bores, Holley 502-6 TBI, Hedman hedders, and DIY custom chip (Hopeless .BIN addict).



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