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Old 11-01-2008, 07:06 AM   #26
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Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*

Running an 8 inch wide rim versus a 10 inch will help in clearance issues as well. A narrower rim will pull the shoulder of the tire in a bit allowing a bit more clearance.

As the others have stated, your real problem is going to be with the front to have the needed room. You may still have to do some trimming on the stock fenders, especially at the back to make them clear even with both a body and suspension lift.

If it was a 4x4, you could fit 35s with 4 inches of lift easily. Since it's a 2wd you are about 2-3 inches behind in ride heght to start with. Good luck with your project, and be sure to post up pics of your truck, and welcome to the board! ...Joe
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Old 09-04-2009, 06:07 AM   #27
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Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*

Hi again fellas!

Sorry that I am the slowest f*cker in shoes...

The lift is now done and the 35ers is mounted to the 16inch rims.
Total lift was 5" (only bodylift) had to leghten the steeringshaft and gearselector rod. Yes, as you said the fender needed som cutting...

Remain to do: fix rust, lift rear bumper and new paint...

Would like to say more pics are comming but in this pace its better to shut the f*ck up...

Before pic:

By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04

Bed lifted 5":

By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04

After pic: Whit 35" and 5" bodylift

By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04
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Old 09-04-2009, 08:26 AM   #28
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Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*

John- That looks mean as hell. All it needs now is a brush gaurd and some driving lights....
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Old 09-04-2009, 12:14 PM   #29
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Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*

John first Id like to say and to the forum, you wont find a greater bunch of guys and gals, all willing to help you out.
second, Thats one sweet truck you have cant wait to see what else you do to her. good luck , and keep the pictures comming because the guys here love pictures.
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Old 03-28-2010, 04:09 AM   #30
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Re: Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*

i need to look at this when i get that far with mine
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Old 06-30-2010, 06:05 PM   #31
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a 5 inch body lift!!??? where did you find that?
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Old 06-30-2010, 08:40 PM   #32
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a 5 inch body lift!!??? where did you find that?
probably custom made. hockey puts anyone?
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Old 10-29-2013, 06:21 PM   #33
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The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.

Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear.

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AFTER:
I know this post is old, but if you are still active, I have a question for you:

How does your truck currently look?
What engine do you have in there?

Your truck is very much to level, slightly lifted look I want for my 70 c20.

Let me know. Thanks!
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