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strokenit · 03-08-2004, 01:24 PM

Im having a hard time finding a lift kit for my 1968 chevy 1/2 ton lost of places have them for a 69 they say it will not fit the 68 they look the same . I woud like around a 6" for 35s thanks

The Dude · 03-08-2004, 11:55 PM

skyjacker has a kit. i am pretty sure all the other ones would work to.

http://www.abusedtrucks.com/store/in...0e8548bdbb067b

strokenit · 03-09-2004, 03:18 AM

most of the lift companies will make a lift kit for your 68 but only the front springs, shocks, etc. No manufacturer makes rear lift springs for our 67 and 68's. You will either have to have the rear springs custom made the way you want (that's what I did but they are expensive) or you can you the lift springs from a 69-up but you will have to reposition the spring hangers on the frame. If you relocate the spring hangers (shackles) you will need to make sure you have them in the right spot because the springs from 69 and newer had an offset centering pin for the spring perches on the axles so if it's not in the right spot, your rear wheels will not be centered in the wheel well opening. I hope that made sense!

Anyway, you can get the front springs from just about anyone. I went with Skyjacker because I wanted their softride springs. For the rear, I had a company in California make my rear springs to my specifications. The company is called National Spring and at the time I had mine made, the cost was $100 per inch in height for the pair. So if you wanted 6" lift springs, it would cost you $600 for the pair or an 8" lift would cost you $800 for the pair of springs. Those prices did not include shipping. Shipping was on top of that price. Anyway you look at it, you'll either be spending some dough or doing lots of mods to lift a 67 or 68 truck.

If you need specs on your rear springs so you can have some made, they are 56" long from eye to eye on the bushings on the spring centering pic is centered between the two eyes. The 69 and newer are 52" from eye to eye and the spring centering pin is offset (not centered between the two eyes.

strokenit · 03-09-2004, 03:19 AM

Thanks for the help

Trucks · 03-16-2004, 10:46 PM

thats what I get for finding a cheap stock height 68! Is it uncooth to use some blocks the redneck way, or weld an extension to the frame so the current springs are mounted 3-4" lower on the frame?

I aint got no $600 bucks....

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-17-2004, 07:01 AM

You could do a shackle "flip". Look in the 4x4 forum there was a thread on this. You get 4" lift and keep your stock springs.

03-08-2004, 01:24 PM	#1
strokenit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WI Glenwood city Posts: 52	lift kits for a 68 chevy Im having a hard time finding a lift kit for my 1968 chevy 1/2 ton lost of places have them for a 69 they say it will not fit the 68 they look the same . I woud like around a 6" for 35s thanks

03-09-2004, 03:18 AM	#3
strokenit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WI Glenwood city Posts: 52	A guy from a nother post e-mail me this most of the lift companies will make a lift kit for your 68 but only the front springs, shocks, etc. No manufacturer makes rear lift springs for our 67 and 68's. You will either have to have the rear springs custom made the way you want (that's what I did but they are expensive) or you can you the lift springs from a 69-up but you will have to reposition the spring hangers on the frame. If you relocate the spring hangers (shackles) you will need to make sure you have them in the right spot because the springs from 69 and newer had an offset centering pin for the spring perches on the axles so if it's not in the right spot, your rear wheels will not be centered in the wheel well opening. I hope that made sense! Anyway, you can get the front springs from just about anyone. I went with Skyjacker because I wanted their softride springs. For the rear, I had a company in California make my rear springs to my specifications. The company is called National Spring and at the time I had mine made, the cost was $100 per inch in height for the pair. So if you wanted 6" lift springs, it would cost you $600 for the pair or an 8" lift would cost you $800 for the pair of springs. Those prices did not include shipping. Shipping was on top of that price. Anyway you look at it, you'll either be spending some dough or doing lots of mods to lift a 67 or 68 truck. If you need specs on your rear springs so you can have some made, they are 56" long from eye to eye on the bushings on the spring centering pic is centered between the two eyes. The 69 and newer are 52" from eye to eye and the spring centering pin is offset (not centered between the two eyes.

03-09-2004, 03:19 AM	#4
strokenit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WI Glenwood city Posts: 52	thankyou for your posts Thanks for the help

03-16-2004, 10:46 PM	#5
Trucks Is that a Chevy 69...? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brownton MN Posts: 112	dang thats what I get for finding a cheap stock height 68! Is it uncooth to use some blocks the redneck way, or weld an extension to the frame so the current springs are mounted 3-4" lower on the frame? I aint got no $600 bucks.... __________________ Ahhhh, the wonderful sound of a rumbling V8.

03-17-2004, 07:01 AM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	You could do a shackle "flip". Look in the 4x4 forum there was a thread on this. You get 4" lift and keep your stock springs. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

03-08-2004, 11:55 PM	#2
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	skyjacker has a kit. i am pretty sure all the other ones would work to. http://www.abusedtrucks.com/store/in...0e8548bdbb067b



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