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macdaddydelux · 02-22-2010, 02:36 AM

i have a 87 2wd, is there a kit or a way i can raise the front of my truck so it will be level w/the back??

flamingbig10 · 02-22-2010, 08:26 PM

yes a coil spacer

gchemist · 02-22-2010, 08:37 PM

Check with www.jcwhitney.com. They have coil spring compressors or spacers.

macdaddydelux · 02-22-2010, 09:19 PM

i didnt see any, does anybody know where i can find them??

flamingbig10 · 02-22-2010, 09:23 PM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/RING-TYPE_C...;0;2005889;0;0

macdaddydelux · 02-22-2010, 10:35 PM

ooo ok thanks, wont these create a problem as far as alignment goes??

gchemist · 02-23-2010, 12:34 AM

Here is another option: http://www.jcwhitney.com/COIL_SPRING...;0;2004155;0;0

Driveway Dreams · 02-23-2010, 12:51 AM

I would think it would alter your suspension geometry enough to need to do an alignment.

Prerunner1982 · 02-23-2010, 03:17 PM

Or you could run a higher rate coil say from a 3/4-1 ton or diesel..

macdaddydelux · 02-23-2010, 09:52 PM

then it would ride like crap! ahhhhh!!! i wish i could just find a 2" lift spindle

Matt Man · 02-23-2010, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddydelux

then it would ride like crap! ahhhhh!!! i wish i could just find a 2" lift spindle

x2...

spinem · 02-23-2010, 10:59 PM

drop a leaf in the rear.

Prerunner1982 · 02-24-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macdaddydelux

then it would ride like crap! ahhhhh!!! i wish i could just find a 2" lift spindle

Any kind of lift in the front will pretty much cause the same problem, except for a lift spindle...which aren't made for 73-87s anymore.

Your options to lift the front are few... coils, coil spacer, or spindle (old AIM spindle or covert to 88-98 lift spindle)... the first two will cause a harsher ride though it is a truck not a caddy. I never really noticed a big difference that made me think that I should take the HD coils out.

Sounds like you need to drop the rear to match the front........

02-22-2010, 02:36 AM	#1
macdaddydelux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 22	leveling kit?? i have a 87 2wd, is there a kit or a way i can raise the front of my truck so it will be level w/the back??

02-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: leveling kit?? yes a coil spacer __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-22-2010, 08:37 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: leveling kit?? Check with www.jcwhitney.com. They have coil spring compressors or spacers. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-22-2010, 09:19 PM	#4
macdaddydelux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 22	Re: leveling kit?? i didnt see any, does anybody know where i can find them??

02-22-2010, 09:23 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: leveling kit?? http://www.jcwhitney.com/RING-TYPE_C...;0;2005889;0;0 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

02-22-2010, 10:35 PM	#6
macdaddydelux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 22	Re: leveling kit?? ooo ok thanks, wont these create a problem as far as alignment goes??

02-23-2010, 12:34 AM	#7
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: leveling kit?? Here is another option: http://www.jcwhitney.com/COIL_SPRING...;0;2004155;0;0 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-23-2010, 12:51 AM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: leveling kit?? I would think it would alter your suspension geometry enough to need to do an alignment. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-23-2010, 03:17 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: leveling kit?? Or you could run a higher rate coil say from a 3/4-1 ton or diesel.. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-23-2010, 09:52 PM	#10
macdaddydelux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 22	Re: leveling kit?? then it would ride like crap! ahhhhh!!! i wish i could just find a 2" lift spindle

02-23-2010, 10:59 PM	#12
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: leveling kit?? drop a leaf in the rear.



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