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#126 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Riverside, Ca
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Well gettin her tore down slowly but surly. Really taking my time to be sure everything stays in order.
Old gaskets were pretty beat up but no obvious part of failure. hard to tell because how bad they were though.
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Lifted 2wd 1969 C20/ 5.3LS/4L60E :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728388 Last edited by Devil Pup; 08-27-2018 at 02:48 PM. |
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#127 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Havent updated this in a bit. Finally got the truck put back together and have been driving it pretty much every day for a month or so. I've put about 400 miles on it so far. I believe a sticky thermostat is what caused my gasket to fail in the first place since the temp was being a bit funny for the first couple miles of the new head gaskets. Swapped a new thermostat in and seems to be doing pretty well now.
I changed the lifter trays for new factory GM ones and upgraded to the MLS gaskets instead of the carbon ones. lots of cleaning to get all the carbon off the sealing surfaces but I got them to seal and used some new FelPro TTY bolts. about 3,300 miles on it since the swap from bags to a lift and I'm loving it! ![]()
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#128 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
man, been away from the site for a little while now, and when I make it back the truck is done and running!!
After doing the head gasket has it run well with no further problems?
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#129 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Great job on this lifted c20. I was interested in lifting my C20...but I only wanted a 3 inch lift up front.
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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#131 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Thank you. The spindle lift is really effective but it puts it fairly tall. it clears a 33". I haven't lifted the back quite yet so it has a little rake.
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#132 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
I hear you! I feel the same way about my truck with a 5.3l. They run amazing with good power even stock!
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#133 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Took the Ol' girl out with the jeeps this weekend. 2wd, a locker and some good ground clearance got me around pretty easily. Found some snow, ice, mud, sand, and hard-packed.
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#134 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Thought I replied to this thread back when you thought there wasn't much interest.... Apparently I never did. Outstanding job getting it done, sorted, & out being enjoyed.
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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Thank you. it really is fun to drive and is very reliable. did over 150 miles last weekend when we went off road and it didnt skip a beat.
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#136 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Got to admit that when I saw the title of your thread I was like WTH? After going through it I really like your truck. Looks like a lot of fun. Good work.
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#137 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Lol lifted 2wd aren't the norm. most people lower them so I get it. Thank you.
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#138 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Great info & pics...looking to do my '70 C-10 Sub in the near future.
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#139 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
Wish there was a way to about a 3 inch lift in the front for my C20...Your truck looks great though
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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Can you tell me what you used for this 2wd lifted swap. I am going to do my 2wd ls swap with a l96 6.0 liter and a 6l90e. That means I am saying goodbye to the front diff and 4wd. My goal is the same as yours. Smooth ride, wicked power and lifted for now. The 4wd ls swap just has too much complication for me. I already did this exact swap in my 76 Buick so I am very familiar with how to do it. I just need to know how you did the 2wd lift. Thanks and yes I realize that this is an old thread. |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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My question to you is...Is there anything you regret or would do differently with this 2wd lift? I am about to purchase a 6.6 L8T with a 6l90E and am getting very excited! I am just kind of torn between lifted, stock height or lowered. This beast will be my daily driver when I am done. ![]() Anyways, Any regrets? Anything you'd do different? Last edited by NDM; 02-09-2023 at 09:47 PM. |
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#143 |
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
If you are still around the forum, Would you mind posting pics of the current fender to ground height for me? Last photo did not have the motor in yet and I could not find any other measurements. I am leaning toward doing the same swap as you did with the 88 up spindles but with my 6.6 liter L8t that I am about to swap.
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Re: Complete build change. Lifted 2wd
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