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willett · 01-22-2009, 10:06 PM

no offence taken.
i'm just sayin is all

Rollinsqrbdy · 01-22-2009, 10:08 PM

Me 2.

dammitmitchell · 01-23-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 C-30

hey dammitmitchell why does the bed of your truck sit so high? or is that just an optical illusion?

ha ha ha cause i took the bolts out that weekend to change out my sending units.. my bed waas sitting on 2x4's ha ha ha

84 400 · 01-24-2009, 02:59 AM

Poke,
Thanks for the carb pic's!!!!

As for a cheap lift search on CL. I see used and new uninstalled on there all the time. Might also search the local J yards as they pop up from time to time. If not a block in the rear and add a leafs up front seem to be pretty cheap way of going. It al depends on how much lift ur looking for.

sick69 · 01-24-2009, 06:50 AM

I've heard of hockey puck for body lifts aswell, Also Heard of using hockey pucks as body mounts,,,just the pucks no other body mounts.

I've also hear of the bodies starting to crack and rip around the pucks. They don't flex hardly at all,,,great for a hockey puck,,,,bad for a truck body. Body mounts are meant to flex alittle and absorb road noise/vibration. Even the poly body mounts.

Just a thought guys.

Frank

brothers69c-10 · 01-24-2009, 11:56 AM

I was on ebay about a week ago and found a complete 4 inch lift for these truck for a little over $300. It included front springs, poly bushings, rear blocks and one add a leaf, all u bolts, new shocks, brake line drop brackets, and a new steering arm. It was a name brand suspension lift, but i just can't remember what its was.

THe other is to just add 1 leaf to the front and a 2 or 3 in ch block to the rear. That would probably cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $75.

BLE 'BURBAN · 01-24-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

They got hockey pucks here too!! I just never heard of using hockey pucks for a lift. Dont go getting all offended.

Guys it was meant as a joke only! PLEASE DON'T EVEN CONSIDER IT!!!!

badaceissimo · 04-23-2009, 07:03 AM

Cool. I was looking into a lift for my truck if no one buys it. The plan was to sell the 86 c10 but the biggest bite I've had for sellin it is 300. bs.... It has a tall camper shell, LWB, and new parts under the hood with a subwoofer sound system... I blame the Louisiana economy. Regardless, It looks cool or will now that I am putting a 89 suburban grille on with dual headlights (traded out support). I figure no one will give me the 1400 I want for the new radiator and grille plus base price I originally asked so I was going to upgrade the carb, suspension, and exhaust. Would it be a bad idea to try 4" in the back and just new shocks in the back? That might look pretty badass if it isn't too high. I'm hoping O'Reilly's has tools I can use to put on the springs myself. I may be completely wrong.... Please let me know if the shop is the best idea for front and/or rear suspension.

I figure I will stick with shocks in the front based on what I read and what I can remember about ride.

badaceissimo · 04-23-2009, 07:06 AM

I forgot to add that I would be repairing the interior by designing a a custom dash and then trading the doors for electric locks/windows along with a new fender to reduce dents minus the box. In the wild and crazy event that I earn enough money this summer, I'll get the remaining body work on the box, paint the whole thing, and try to get some kind of liner for the bed. Btw, the exhaust will be a stack out one or both sides with a flowmaster. Probably sound/look better on diesel but I think it'll still turn heads with a cute little 305 v8.

01-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#26
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: cheap/easy lift kit no offence taken. i'm just sayin is all __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

01-22-2009, 10:08 PM	#27
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: cheap/easy lift kit Me 2. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

01-24-2009, 02:59 AM	#29
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: cheap/easy lift kit Poke, Thanks for the carb pic's!!!! As for a cheap lift search on CL. I see used and new uninstalled on there all the time. Might also search the local J yards as they pop up from time to time. If not a block in the rear and add a leafs up front seem to be pretty cheap way of going. It al depends on how much lift ur looking for. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-24-2009, 06:50 AM	#30
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: cheap/easy lift kit I've heard of hockey puck for body lifts aswell, Also Heard of using hockey pucks as body mounts,,,just the pucks no other body mounts. I've also hear of the bodies starting to crack and rip around the pucks. They don't flex hardly at all,,,great for a hockey puck,,,,bad for a truck body. Body mounts are meant to flex alittle and absorb road noise/vibration. Even the poly body mounts. Just a thought guys. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 01-24-2009 at 06:51 AM.

01-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#31
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: cheap/easy lift kit I was on ebay about a week ago and found a complete 4 inch lift for these truck for a little over $300. It included front springs, poly bushings, rear blocks and one add a leaf, all u bolts, new shocks, brake line drop brackets, and a new steering arm. It was a name brand suspension lift, but i just can't remember what its was. THe other is to just add 1 leaf to the front and a 2 or 3 in ch block to the rear. That would probably cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $75. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

04-23-2009, 07:03 AM	#33
badaceissimo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 78	Re: cheap/easy lift kit Cool. I was looking into a lift for my truck if no one buys it. The plan was to sell the 86 c10 but the biggest bite I've had for sellin it is 300. bs.... It has a tall camper shell, LWB, and new parts under the hood with a subwoofer sound system... I blame the Louisiana economy. Regardless, It looks cool or will now that I am putting a 89 suburban grille on with dual headlights (traded out support). I figure no one will give me the 1400 I want for the new radiator and grille plus base price I originally asked so I was going to upgrade the carb, suspension, and exhaust. Would it be a bad idea to try 4" in the back and just new shocks in the back? That might look pretty badass if it isn't too high. I'm hoping O'Reilly's has tools I can use to put on the springs myself. I may be completely wrong.... Please let me know if the shop is the best idea for front and/or rear suspension. I figure I will stick with shocks in the front based on what I read and what I can remember about ride.

04-23-2009, 07:06 AM	#34
badaceissimo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 78	Re: cheap/easy lift kit I forgot to add that I would be repairing the interior by designing a a custom dash and then trading the doors for electric locks/windows along with a new fender to reduce dents minus the box. In the wild and crazy event that I earn enough money this summer, I'll get the remaining body work on the box, paint the whole thing, and try to get some kind of liner for the bed. Btw, the exhaust will be a stack out one or both sides with a flowmaster. Probably sound/look better on diesel but I think it'll still turn heads with a cute little 305 v8.



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