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swells6367 · 12-06-2012, 08:42 PM

I want to lift my 73 Cheyenne 2" since my previous experience was a jeep Cherokee can I build a spring pack or will blocks do the job my truck does not see much off road mostly street time thank you in advance for your help

bohmankid · 12-06-2012, 08:59 PM

2 inch blocks in the back and springs up front will get it done for super cheap.

swells6367 · 12-06-2012, 09:23 PM

will this change my steering box angle

bohmankid · 12-06-2012, 09:47 PM

You will not make any adjustments to the steering box. If anything you will just need to get a longer pitman arm. a 2 inch lift will consist of 2 inch blocks in the back, u bolts, hardware, springs for the front, longer pitman arm (if needed).. oh yeah and brake lines and shocks maybe. You could probably get away without lowering the transfer case and not lengthening your driveline with a 2".

bohmankid · 12-06-2012, 09:48 PM

You can install a lift on these trucks in 8 hours if you have big jack stands, a breaker bar, and a torch.

andrewmp6 · 12-07-2012, 01:31 AM

If its a 4x4 skyjacker makes a 2.5 inch lift kit.One thing i would add is a steering box brace the 4x4 trucks are known for cracking the frame around the steering box bolts.

chevymadness · 12-09-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bohmankid

You can install a lift on these trucks in 8 hours if you have big jack stands, a breaker bar, and a torch.

I'm in the same position I want a 2.5 lift or 2 inch if its possible I have a half ton 4x2 10 silverado.I would really like to know what springs to get in the front details please.I will be looking online to buy everything ships around here are filled with morons.
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cory d · 12-09-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymadness

I'm in the same position I want a 2.5 lift or 2 inch if its possible I have a half ton 4x2 10 silverado.I would really like to know what springs to get in the front details please.I will be looking online to buy everything ships around here are filled with morons.
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cant do too much for for 2 wheel drive. Moog # 6104 will bring the front up a little.

chevymadness · 12-10-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cory d

cant do too much for for 2 wheel drive. Moog # 6104 will bring the front up a little.

Well that's supprisingly damn useless 2x4s ain't worth a damn anyway I know I can get a 2 inch so someone needs to show me the way as what springs to buy.my front is sagging like a fat lady after 25 years of use when I hit bumps I hit the bump stops god knows how many times my fender has chipped my 31 inch mud tires on 15 inch.
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zirk · 12-10-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chevymadness

Well that's supprisingly damn useless 2x4s ain't worth a damn anyway I know I can get a 2 inch so someone needs to show me the way as what springs to buy.my front is sagging like a fat lady after 25 years of use when I hit bumps I hit the bump stops god knows how many times my fender has chipped my 31 inch mud tires on 15 inch.
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2wd lifted !
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205

RandyP · 12-10-2012, 05:34 PM

We put the HD coil springs on the front of my 87 R10, brought the front end up pretty much level with the back end. Moog 6454 I think it was. I know when you order front coil springs from O'Reillys you have the option of the HD springs.

Does not get it up as high as a 4x4 I don't think, but levels it out without bringing the rear down like most do.

chevymadness · 12-10-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zirk

2wd lifted !
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205

Lol I seen plenty of that thread your truck is always the reference on this site to either a 4x2 conversion or lifting a 4x2.
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chevymadness · 12-10-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

We put the HD coil springs on the front of my 87 R10, brought the front end up pretty much level with the back end. Moog 6454 I think it was. I know when you order front coil springs from O'Reillys you have the option of the HD springs.

Does not get it up as high as a 4x4 I don't think, but levels it out without bringing the rear down like most do.

Nice truck so put hd coils everyone says to do that I might have to try that we're did you get your how much.
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RandyP · 12-10-2012, 06:38 PM

Has been a few years but it seems they were right about $100 at O'Reillys.

12-06-2012, 08:42 PM	#1
swells6367 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: St George utah Posts: 18	I want to add 2" of lift I want to lift my 73 Cheyenne 2" since my previous experience was a jeep Cherokee can I build a spring pack or will blocks do the job my truck does not see much off road mostly street time thank you in advance for your help

12-06-2012, 08:59 PM	#2
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: I want to add 2" of lift 2 inch blocks in the back and springs up front will get it done for super cheap. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

12-06-2012, 09:23 PM	#3
swells6367 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: St George utah Posts: 18	Re: I want to add 2" of lift will this change my steering box angle

12-06-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: I want to add 2" of lift You will not make any adjustments to the steering box. If anything you will just need to get a longer pitman arm. a 2 inch lift will consist of 2 inch blocks in the back, u bolts, hardware, springs for the front, longer pitman arm (if needed).. oh yeah and brake lines and shocks maybe. You could probably get away without lowering the transfer case and not lengthening your driveline with a 2". __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

12-06-2012, 09:48 PM	#5
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: I want to add 2" of lift You can install a lift on these trucks in 8 hours if you have big jack stands, a breaker bar, and a torch. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

12-07-2012, 01:31 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: I want to add 2" of lift If its a 4x4 skyjacker makes a 2.5 inch lift kit.One thing i would add is a steering box brace the 4x4 trucks are known for cracking the frame around the steering box bolts.

12-10-2012, 05:34 PM	#11
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: I want to add 2" of lift We put the HD coil springs on the front of my 87 R10, brought the front end up pretty much level with the back end. Moog 6454 I think it was. I know when you order front coil springs from O'Reillys you have the option of the HD springs. Does not get it up as high as a 4x4 I don't think, but levels it out without bringing the rear down like most do. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

12-10-2012, 06:38 PM	#14
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: I want to add 2" of lift Has been a few years but it seems they were right about $100 at O'Reillys. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.



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