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BurnoutNova · 03-01-2004, 02:59 AM

i want to do a 4" susp lift, with 33 or 35 inch tire...any tips?

whats the best way, i was told for around 300$ i can have my front springs reacrched and add a leaf and get rear blocks and u bolts...but the fronts stand a chance of breaking because there so short. whats a good place to get a kit? is there anything else i should loook into getting to make it more driveable?

thanks, zach

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-01-2004, 08:21 AM

For 260 you can get new front springs and rear blocks from JC whitney. The sell rough country. The you'd need to get shocks for about 120. for your brake lines you can use the drop down brackets or buy longer ones for about 120, then you need a steering arm for $60 from Summit, cheapest I've seen. Then your good to go. For about 560 give or take. I ordered the kit from JC Whitney this morning it's only $20 for shipping. I plan on getting the summit steering arm and longer brake lines.

LeRoy · 03-01-2004, 01:13 PM

Just buy a kit. It'll be cheaper in the long run. I got my 6" Skyjacker from 4Wheelparts. They were the cheapest. A raised steering arm is recommended but not required. Your drivelines should be okay on length

BurnoutNova · 03-02-2004, 02:56 AM

so, i have to get a steering arm for 4" lift? i thought i didnt have to. ive heard blocks arent the way to go. whats the "shackle flip" take to do?

i want 33" or 35" tires, what will it take to get some 33's to fit?

i dont want to soak a grand into lift/tires, i just bought the truck!

thanks for any input

zach

**JIMs70GMC** · 03-02-2004, 06:47 AM

33s will fit w/ 2-2.5" lift. I ran 33s on an 85 K5 w/ a 2" block in the rear and an add-a-leaf in the front for maybe 2" of lift probably closer to 1.5".
Yes rear springs are the way to go, but not if you want lift and tires for under $1000. The rear springs usually add about $300 to the price of a lift. If you notice in the rear the shackle is under tension a flip puts the rear end of the rear spring under the frame and puts the shackle in compression. There are 2.5" and 4" flip kits. You could also add a block and an add-a-leaf in the rear to minimize block height.

2wdBlazer · 03-02-2004, 10:41 AM

I have run 33x12.50's on stock suspention.

Dean · 03-02-2004, 11:15 AM

I've got the part numbers for longer brake hoses if needed. Raybestos and much cheaper.

I'd definitely recommend the steering arm and the longer brake hoses. Figure on replacing some spring bolts if you live in the rust belt also.

Replace the frame bushing in the back of the front spring mount also if you can. That doesn't come with the springs.

I run 35" BFG with 4" Skyjacker Softride lift. It would rub in front if you did some serious offroading which I don't do. Here is a pic of one of mine.

BurnoutNova · 03-02-2004, 10:23 PM

i might just go with 2" body lift for now and 33" BFG all terain t/a's

do the 4" once i have more money

72bigblock4wd · 03-02-2004, 10:52 PM

I just purchased a 4" Superlift Lift Kit from someone on ebay. They work at Heckethorn, and all the lift kits are new in the box. He also had a Rough Country 4" Lift Kit for $340 that included new Front Leaf Springs, 4" Rear Blocks, 4 Heckethorn Shocks, Brake Line Relocation Brackets, Steering Arm, and all U-Bolts. I think this is all, but he always has them on ebay. He charges $65 for shipping via UPS ground, and has a very high rating on ebay. I looked pretty hard online before buying a lift kit, and these were the best deals I found anywhere.

BurnoutNova · 03-03-2004, 12:15 AM

whats the auction number? or just thier username i type in 67-72 chevy lift kit and get nothing...im deffinately willing to check out that kit.

what are some other good sites online to shop for a 4" kit?

wheres the cheapest place to get tires? maybe BFG's

72bigblock4wd · 03-03-2004, 01:28 AM

Username is davy1445. Auction item number is 2463185729. Hope this helps. Like I said, he has very high ratings on ebay. I just ordered my kit the other day, and should have it late this week or first thing next week. Good luck!

72bigblock4wd · 03-04-2004, 09:29 PM

Were you able to find the lift kit on ebay? I hope it helped, I'm eagerly anticipating two things this weekend. First, the arrival of my lift kit, and second, the removal of the 454 from the donor truck!

JOE BOB · 03-26-2004, 01:36 AM

Hey 72bigblock4wd, I read your post, and I went right to eday. I have also been searching and researching kits and prices. I am so glad I read this post. I made use of two “buy it now” options, and from my estimations of the same kits, I saved almost $200.00. I talked to Davy today to confirm and pay for my order, he seems real nice. Should have my stuff around the end of next week.

72bigblock4wd · 03-26-2004, 08:06 PM

Happy to help! I spent a couple weeks researching kits before I ordered mine, I couldn't find anyone with better prices anywhere.

JOE BOB · 03-27-2004, 01:55 AM

72bigblock4wd, could you do me one more favor and e-mail me at oyam8@hotmail.com when you get your kit. Thanks again, Joe Bob.

72bigblock4wd · 03-27-2004, 03:00 PM

Will do. I already have the shocks, steering arm, steering stabilizer. I'm now just waiting on the springs. I will let you know when I receive the rest of mine.

Destructo · 03-27-2004, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by 72bigblock4wd
Username is davy1445. Auction item number is 2463185729. Hope this helps. Like I said, he has very high ratings on ebay. I just ordered my kit the other day, and should have it late this week or first thing next week. Good luck!

I bought my rear-springs from that guy, talked to him on the phone and he was cool and got the stuff out quick. Ordered the rest of the kit from Jcwhitney for about 314 shipped for my truck. Came with everything including shocks, brake line brackets (not long enough for lots of flex), steering arm and all the other little peices.

03-01-2004, 02:59 AM	#1
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	lifting 71 c10 i want to do a 4" susp lift, with 33 or 35 inch tire...any tips? whats the best way, i was told for around 300$ i can have my front springs reacrched and add a leaf and get rear blocks and u bolts...but the fronts stand a chance of breaking because there so short. whats a good place to get a kit? is there anything else i should loook into getting to make it more driveable? thanks, zach

03-01-2004, 08:21 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	For 260 you can get new front springs and rear blocks from JC whitney. The sell rough country. The you'd need to get shocks for about 120. for your brake lines you can use the drop down brackets or buy longer ones for about 120, then you need a steering arm for $60 from Summit, cheapest I've seen. Then your good to go. For about 560 give or take. I ordered the kit from JC Whitney this morning it's only $20 for shipping. I plan on getting the summit steering arm and longer brake lines. __________________ 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

03-01-2004, 01:13 PM	#3
LeRoy Registered truck nut Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mt. Vernon, Washington, USA Posts: 1,584	Just buy a kit. It'll be cheaper in the long run. I got my 6" Skyjacker from 4Wheelparts. They were the cheapest. A raised steering arm is recommended but not required. Your drivelines should be okay on length __________________ MOUNT VERNON, WASH. STATE Need a part? Just PM me

03-02-2004, 06:47 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	33s will fit w/ 2-2.5" lift. I ran 33s on an 85 K5 w/ a 2" block in the rear and an add-a-leaf in the front for maybe 2" of lift probably closer to 1.5". Yes rear springs are the way to go, but not if you want lift and tires for under $1000. The rear springs usually add about $300 to the price of a lift. If you notice in the rear the shackle is under tension a flip puts the rear end of the rear spring under the frame and puts the shackle in compression. There are 2.5" and 4" flip kits. You could also add a block and an add-a-leaf in the rear to minimize block height. __________________ 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

03-02-2004, 10:41 AM	#6
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	I have run 33x12.50's on stock suspention. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

03-02-2004, 02:56 AM	#4
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	so, i have to get a steering arm for 4" lift? i thought i didnt have to. ive heard blocks arent the way to go. whats the "shackle flip" take to do? i want 33" or 35" tires, what will it take to get some 33's to fit? i dont want to soak a grand into lift/tires, i just bought the truck! thanks for any input zach

03-02-2004, 11:15 AM	#7
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I've got the part numbers for longer brake hoses if needed. Raybestos and much cheaper. I'd definitely recommend the steering arm and the longer brake hoses. Figure on replacing some spring bolts if you live in the rust belt also. Replace the frame bushing in the back of the front spring mount also if you can. That doesn't come with the springs. I run 35" BFG with 4" Skyjacker Softride lift. It would rub in front if you did some serious offroading which I don't do. Here is a pic of one of mine. Attached Images

03-02-2004, 10:23 PM	#8
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	i might just go with 2" body lift for now and 33" BFG all terain t/a's do the 4" once i have more money

03-02-2004, 10:52 PM	#9
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Great deal on 4" lift kit I just purchased a 4" Superlift Lift Kit from someone on ebay. They work at Heckethorn, and all the lift kits are new in the box. He also had a Rough Country 4" Lift Kit for $340 that included new Front Leaf Springs, 4" Rear Blocks, 4 Heckethorn Shocks, Brake Line Relocation Brackets, Steering Arm, and all U-Bolts. I think this is all, but he always has them on ebay. He charges $65 for shipping via UPS ground, and has a very high rating on ebay. I looked pretty hard online before buying a lift kit, and these were the best deals I found anywhere.

03-03-2004, 12:15 AM	#10
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	whats the auction number? or just thier username i type in 67-72 chevy lift kit and get nothing...im deffinately willing to check out that kit. what are some other good sites online to shop for a 4" kit? wheres the cheapest place to get tires? maybe BFG's

03-03-2004, 01:28 AM	#11
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Username is davy1445. Auction item number is 2463185729. Hope this helps. Like I said, he has very high ratings on ebay. I just ordered my kit the other day, and should have it late this week or first thing next week. Good luck!

03-04-2004, 09:29 PM	#12
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Ebay Auction Item Number Were you able to find the lift kit on ebay? I hope it helped, I'm eagerly anticipating two things this weekend. First, the arrival of my lift kit, and second, the removal of the 454 from the donor truck!

03-26-2004, 01:36 AM	#13
JOE BOB Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 161	Hey 72bigblock4wd, I read your post, and I went right to eday. I have also been searching and researching kits and prices. I am so glad I read this post. I made use of two “buy it now” options, and from my estimations of the same kits, I saved almost $200.00. I talked to Davy today to confirm and pay for my order, he seems real nice. Should have my stuff around the end of next week.

03-26-2004, 08:06 PM	#14
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Happy to help! I spent a couple weeks researching kits before I ordered mine, I couldn't find anyone with better prices anywhere.

03-27-2004, 01:55 AM	#15
JOE BOB Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ballston Lake, NY Posts: 161	72bigblock4wd, could you do me one more favor and e-mail me at oyam8@hotmail.com when you get your kit. Thanks again, Joe Bob.



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03-27-2004, 03:00 PM	#16
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Will do. I already have the shocks, steering arm, steering stabilizer. I'm now just waiting on the springs. I will let you know when I receive the rest of mine.

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