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11-22-2012, 02:09 PM
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4" lift?
I have a 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd with coiled springs in front. I wanted to know what the easiest and cheapest way to lift the front 4". Thanks for any help.
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11-22-2012, 02:37 PM
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Location: Lewis County, WA
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Re: 4" lift?
Get a 4x4 frame?
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11-22-2012, 02:45 PM
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Re: 4" lift?
I was hoping to lift it some how without getting a 4x4 frame.
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11-22-2012, 02:52 PM
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Re: 4" lift?
Making a pre-runner truck?
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11-22-2012, 03:03 PM
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Re: 4" lift?
I"m trying to level the truck. so maybe 4" is to much maybe 2" is better. I was just wondering if taller coil springs were available. I want the stock 4x4 look without having to do the conversion. I'm kinda green at this stuff.
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11-22-2012, 06:49 PM
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Re: 4" lift?
Find some one who makes coils in your area. Had a guy near me make some for a 98 amigo for 2 inches of rear lift. Ran me $200. Also keep in mind you will need longer shocks, brake lines and steering may need attention.
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11-23-2012, 12:24 AM
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Re: 4" lift?
JC Whitney I think still has lift coils for older trucks would be another option.
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11-23-2012, 02:12 AM
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Re: 4" lift?
I think you may find that if you put a longer, "lift" coil spring up front that the upper control arm will be nearly sitting on top of, and maybe touching, the upper coil bucket on the 2wd crossmember. There won't be any room to install the rubber bump stop. You will have very little droop and when going over a big bump the UCA will hit the upper coil bucket, making an unpleasant slamming sound.
I installed 3/4 tons HD springs in my 64 1/2 ton chevy shortbed pickup (the HD have a larger diameter coil and a higher spring rate) to get as much lift as possible front and back. This didn't even come close to leveling the truck out, and I feel that my front suspension is just about maxed out. It simply wasn't designed to operate at that geometry. I think you'd have to do what the later model chevy truck guys do and make some custom spacers to drop the entire front crossmember down, relative to the frame. I'm not trying to be a downer, but I think that is the reality of the situation. What kind of springs do you have in the rear of the truck?
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11-25-2012, 12:07 PM
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Re: 4" lift?
i guess it really depends how much time and $ tyou wanna put into it.
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