2WD Crewcab lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Poonman86 · 09-30-2003, 03:20 PM

I just bought some new rims/tires for my 76 Crewcab. I need to lift it a few inches for clearance. I thought about buying 2" spindles to do the job. Does anybody know the best place to get these? Or does anybody have some for sale? lmk Scott

Prerunner1982 · 09-30-2003, 03:37 PM

nobody makes a lift spindle for our trucks, AIM use too, but no longer, you can get a 3/4" coil spacer for the front (which will lift it 2-3") or you could get lift coils, though both will have an adverse affect on your alignment and steering alignment. for the rear you could get a simple lift block or a shackle flip. let me know if you would like anymore info on this subject i will get you links.

Poonman86 · 09-30-2003, 08:12 PM

Thanks Prerunner1982,
I thought something was wrong when I couldn't find anything on the net to do the job. Send me some links for the spacers please.

Gibble · 09-30-2003, 08:23 PM

post em here, I'm interested in this too

hrc200x · 09-30-2003, 11:14 PM

A body lift would be the cheapest... some people like them, others hate them

It makes it really nice for getting to bell housing bolts, only a few things need to be lengthened. Bigger gap between the tail gate and bumper though.

Prerunner1982 · 10-01-2003, 02:25 AM

yes body lifts a cheap... i am one of those who hate them. my truck is used as a truck. i tend to haul heavy stuff and would rather my bed be sitting on the frame, rather that above it with the risk of bending or putting a spacer through the bed or cab. which can happen!

http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....ss=Fab&cat=SUS (Complete lift kit)

http://www.truckn-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1247

Prerunner1982 · 10-01-2003, 03:26 AM

how big are the tires?

**Captkaos** · 10-01-2003, 09:56 AM

As Jon pointed out Fabtech makes a lift kit for 2WD's http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com

09-30-2003, 03:20 PM	#1
Poonman86 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 123	2WD Crewcab lift? I just bought some new rims/tires for my 76 Crewcab. I need to lift it a few inches for clearance. I thought about buying 2" spindles to do the job. Does anybody know the best place to get these? Or does anybody have some for sale? lmk Scott

09-30-2003, 03:37 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	nobody makes a lift spindle for our trucks, AIM use too, but no longer, you can get a 3/4" coil spacer for the front (which will lift it 2-3") or you could get lift coils, though both will have an adverse affect on your alignment and steering alignment. for the rear you could get a simple lift block or a shackle flip. let me know if you would like anymore info on this subject i will get you links. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 10-01-2003 at 03:28 AM.

09-30-2003, 11:14 PM	#5
hrc200x Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203	A body lift would be the cheapest... some people like them, others hate them It makes it really nice for getting to bell housing bolts, only a few things need to be lengthened. Bigger gap between the tail gate and bumper though. __________________ '75 Chevy 3/4 4x4, 6" suspension lift, 3" body lift, 3" lifted gas tanks, '83 cab, '88 clip, 35" cooper tires, American Racing Baja rims, 350, 700r4, 208.

10-01-2003, 02:25 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yes body lifts a cheap... i am one of those who hate them. my truck is used as a truck. i tend to haul heavy stuff and would rather my bed be sitting on the frame, rather that above it with the risk of bending or putting a spacer through the bed or cab. which can happen! http://www.4wheelparts.com/product2....ss=Fab&cat=SUS (Complete lift kit) http://www.truckn-store.com/product_list.asp?id=1247 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-01-2003, 03:26 AM	#7
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	how big are the tires? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

09-30-2003, 08:12 PM	#3
Poonman86 Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 123	Thanks Prerunner1982, I thought something was wrong when I couldn't find anything on the net to do the job. Send me some links for the spacers please.

09-30-2003, 08:23 PM	#4
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	post em here, I'm interested in this too

10-01-2003, 09:56 AM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	As Jon pointed out Fabtech makes a lift kit for 2WD's http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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