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08-28-2008, 11:50 AM
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Lifted 4x2?
Hey everyone. I'm new to this site. I've had my 64 shortbed since about '98 and was active on chevytalk.com for a while. There seems to be a little more action going on over here so I thought I'd join in.
My truck is currently lowered. Cut a coil or so on the front and put drop springs in the back. I've recently had a change of heart and want to lift my truck back up. I'd like to have a k10 but I'll work with what I've got. I guess my question is has anyone actually lifted a 63-66 4x2 pickup 2-3 inches from stock ride height? I've been looking into springs and spacers, etc. I'd like to see if anyone else has done this at all. |
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08-28-2008, 12:50 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
Dino63 on this forum is doing one prerunner style. Check it out...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282398 And welcome to the board!
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08-28-2008, 01:39 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
Yeah. I just stumbled upon that myself when doing a search. I want to do something like that, but not nearly as high. Just maybe about 3". Thanks for the link!
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Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! |
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08-28-2008, 04:35 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
I just received a 62 4X4 chassis from MN that was originally a Nebraska farm truck. When I looked at the original pics I didn't see it was raised and when I got it home, they had raised the rear end by about 3 inches. They actually made their own 3.5" X 3.5" blocks and welded them to the axle just under the leaf spring. I don't know if you could get away with some form of the same for the coil springs? I was actually looking to raise my front end, but in a more conventional way, I don't have acces to someone to be able to replicate the rear.
Shawn
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08-28-2008, 06:17 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
I just wish someone would just leave a short wheelbase 4x4 frame on my doorstep!
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Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! |
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08-28-2008, 10:15 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
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08-28-2008, 11:02 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
Bummer man! OK, new mission. Track down a 64-66 rolling 4x4 chassis with drivtrain...
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Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble! |
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08-29-2008, 09:25 PM
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Re: Lifted 4x2?
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/818632702.html
Not mine...just found while looking for some parts for me and remembered seeing your post. Looks like something worth checking out |
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