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12-15-2013, 11:08 PM
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How Much of a Lift?
I have a 1976 Chevy C20 Silverado Camper Special, two-tone, with 30" tires on it. I am considering to lift it because of the off-roading I have done with it. My question is, how much of a lift would go good with 30 inch tires. I don't want to lift it to high for safety reasons, but I do want it to be noticeable. I was thinking maybe a 3 inch or 4 inch lift(?).
Thanks for the help!
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12-15-2013, 11:45 PM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
I run 31's with stock hd suspension, and have plenty of room.
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12-16-2013, 12:00 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
I'm using ord 2" kit with 285/75r16. They fit without lift but rub a little at articulation so I went with 2 inch to create some space. Plus my shocks and springs were shot so if I'm spending the money either way I might as well end up gaining some lift for the bucks. Fine for trails, pastures, construction sites, probably would want more for " wheelin ".
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12-16-2013, 12:03 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
lifting it wont do you any good.put some 33" tires on it. thats 1.5" more ground clearance all around and extra tire height helps
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12-16-2013, 12:22 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
if your going wheelin' in a 2wd, like cory says, lift ain't going to help alot. you need to concentrate on traction, lsd or locker for your rearend & some good tires will get you alot further.
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12-16-2013, 12:35 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
oh yes i forgot a locking rear end. it makes all the difference in a 2 wheel drive on the slick stuff
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12-16-2013, 12:44 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
Thanks for the advice. If I were to lifted, for looks, would a 3 inch or 4 inch be better?
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12-16-2013, 12:50 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
you can put moog #6454 springs on the front (if it doesnt already have the GM equivalent) to lift the front maybe an inch. not much else you can do on a 2 wheel drive
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12-16-2013, 03:18 AM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
Search on here a guy used 88-98 2wd lift spindles i think he just had to change a ball joint or something simple.
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12-16-2013, 04:06 PM
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Re: How Much of a Lift?
yeah, Fabtech used to make lift spindles for these trucks, might get lucky & find a set. other than that, the spindle, ball joints, etc from 88-98. you could use spring spacers, coils out of a 1 ton will give you an inch & a half or 2, if you go this route, you will most likely need ball joint spacers. also a 2-3" body lift will get you up & leave the factory set up alone, or some aftermarket flared fenders, cut out flares, or just fly at your fenders with a sawzall
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