Lifting a dually opinions needed

[rdauphinais]

I don't think so, but it's hard fr me to say, when you say work it, you mean haul heavy load?

[Mike C]

I have an '86 k30 dually as well and have contemplated a lift. If I were to go that way, I think a shackle flip is the only thing I would consider. i would also look into relocating the overload pads so they hit the springs. On the front you would replace the leafs. I think 2 1/2" springs on the K30 gets you almost 4" relative to the K10/K20 trucks. Offroad Designs makes a shackle flip.

Mine has a J&I flatbed on it and I elected to leave mine stock height (at least for now...) since I pull a gooseneck with it around the farm.

My truck is a regular cab with 454, SM465 and NP205. I'm running Alcoa dually rims with 235 85 16 BFG AT's. I put a Spartan Locker in the Dana 60 front and a LockRight in the Dana 70. FWIW, it does awesome donuts....

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

Originally Posted by rdauphinais

I don't think so, but it's hard fr me to say, when you say work it, you mean haul heavy load?

I am 5'9" so a 2 inch lift is the highest I could comfortably lift a 100 pounds up too.

Working the truck is just using it to do what ever hobby you have or project you need to do.

Of course I see people lift trucks 6-8 inches, and use them for contracting work. It is thier back, but I wouldn't risk it.