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70chevy10 · 01-05-2014, 10:40 AM

Hey does anyone have an 8in lift and 35s on there 88-98? I have a 98 k2500 with a 6in lift and I'm looking to put a 2in body lift in. It has 35s anybody have pics of this setup? And what all has to be done to put a 2in body lift in? Besides the lift blocks? Thanks
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70chevy10 · 01-05-2014, 11:01 AM

Or could I turn up the torsion bars and put 8in lift leafs in the rear? Would I have to extend my driveshaft? And bigger shocks?

speedygonzales · 01-05-2014, 01:40 PM

I have 35s on a 3 inch body lift only. Don't get involved with a body lift they are a PITA. You have enough lift now.

Don't crank your tortion bars, you will be sorry.

70chevy10 · 01-05-2014, 01:42 PM

If you don't mind me asking what are the consequences of turning up the torsions?

54 jimmy · 01-05-2014, 06:54 PM

harsh ride and excessive wear on front end parts. body lifts suck. the weaken you frame to body integrity. your body mounts will start to crack after a while the shift linkages won't engage right after time. had two trucks with them and hated it. don't waste your money or time.

Orangette · 01-08-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

harsh ride and excessive wear on front end parts. body lifts suck. the weaken you frame to body integrity. your body mounts will start to crack after a while the shift linkages won't engage right after time. had two trucks with them and hated it. don't waste your money or time.

I have had a body lift on my truck for about a year now, zero issues, 1995+ trucks use a shift cable, not linkage, i found my truck shifted BETTER after the lift.

first time i have heard of the body mounts cracking, don't really understand why the body lift would effect them, same load on them as there was before!

I would install another one in a heartbeat, i have a 3" Performance Accessories.

54 jimmy · 01-08-2014, 10:42 AM

you have to take in consideration that you are weakening the structural integrity of the vehicle by adding a body lift. you are basically adding a flex zone between the frame and body. over time you will notice cracking around the body mounts and connecting areas especially if it is wheeled hard. I have seen this many times. personally I don't like them. up here in the rust belt it may be different where you are at. structurally it is not good for your truck.

**special-K** · 01-09-2014, 10:02 PM

My '92 torsion bars have been cranked up since '94 or so. It rides just fine,had 300k on it and have only had to replace the idler arm from time to time,which is common. 6" is plenty lift for 35s.

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70chevy10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Loxahatchee FL Posts: 201	1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? Hey does anyone have an 8in lift and 35s on there 88-98? I have a 98 k2500 with a 6in lift and I'm looking to put a 2in body lift in. It has 35s anybody have pics of this setup? And what all has to be done to put a 2in body lift in? Besides the lift blocks? Thanks __________________ 1970 c10 LWB (BIG BUILD UNDERWAY) SEMA 19? 1969 GMC K2500 V6 Step Side Long Bed 2008 F250 650hp CUMMINS SWAPPED Daily Driver + too much to list LAST DROP GARAGE, LLC. Check the Shop out! http://www.lastdropgarage.com

01-05-2014, 11:01 AM	#2
70chevy10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Loxahatchee FL Posts: 201	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? Or could I turn up the torsion bars and put 8in lift leafs in the rear? Would I have to extend my driveshaft? And bigger shocks? __________________ 1970 c10 LWB (BIG BUILD UNDERWAY) SEMA 19? 1969 GMC K2500 V6 Step Side Long Bed 2008 F250 650hp CUMMINS SWAPPED Daily Driver + too much to list LAST DROP GARAGE, LLC. Check the Shop out! http://www.lastdropgarage.com

01-05-2014, 01:40 PM	#3
speedygonzales Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Smithfield, VA Posts: 1,501	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? I have 35s on a 3 inch body lift only. Don't get involved with a body lift they are a PITA. You have enough lift now. Don't crank your tortion bars, you will be sorry. __________________ 99 Z71 (98 body style) Pride and joy

01-05-2014, 01:42 PM	#4
70chevy10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Loxahatchee FL Posts: 201	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? If you don't mind me asking what are the consequences of turning up the torsions? __________________ 1970 c10 LWB (BIG BUILD UNDERWAY) SEMA 19? 1969 GMC K2500 V6 Step Side Long Bed 2008 F250 650hp CUMMINS SWAPPED Daily Driver + too much to list LAST DROP GARAGE, LLC. Check the Shop out! http://www.lastdropgarage.com

01-05-2014, 06:54 PM	#5
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? harsh ride and excessive wear on front end parts. body lifts suck. the weaken you frame to body integrity. your body mounts will start to crack after a while the shift linkages won't engage right after time. had two trucks with them and hated it. don't waste your money or time. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-08-2014, 10:42 AM	#7
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? you have to take in consideration that you are weakening the structural integrity of the vehicle by adding a body lift. you are basically adding a flex zone between the frame and body. over time you will notice cracking around the body mounts and connecting areas especially if it is wheeled hard. I have seen this many times. personally I don't like them. up here in the rust belt it may be different where you are at. structurally it is not good for your truck. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

01-09-2014, 10:02 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: 1998 k2500 8in lift and 35s? My '92 torsion bars have been cranked up since '94 or so. It rides just fine,had 300k on it and have only had to replace the idler arm from time to time,which is common. 6" is plenty lift for 35s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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