Anybody running a 2.5" lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 04-18-2008, 03:27 AM

I dont want to go with a full 4" lift on my work truck because I have to get in and out of it all day and I will be using it as a plow truck but I would like it to look just a little bigger so I'm thinking I'll run some 285 - 305's and a 2.5" lift. Anyone have pics? Yes I know 285's will fit stock

Thanks

chromyelow1 · 04-18-2008, 06:00 PM

i got 31's with stock suspension and they dont rub or anything

kevinr1970 · 04-21-2008, 07:47 AM

I know yours is a 3/4 ton and mine are 1/2 tons.
I also think mine are 2" lifts but could be 2.5"?

The long bed is spring/spring and the short bed is spring/block.

I like having the steps like on the long bed. Actually my girlfriend really likes them. She had trouble climbing in the passenger side even before I put the lift on it.
The "nerf" bars on the short bed are taller than the steps on the long bed which puts you up higher climbing in the truck. Once on top of he "nerf" bars you have to crouch down to get in the cab; I prefer the height of the steps.
But the "nerf" bars are very handy for reaching things in the bed. I never thought about that until I had them on this truck.
Since yours is truly a work truck I would look into something like this. Very handy!

cochino12 · 04-25-2008, 06:29 AM

thanks for the pictures, what size are your tires?

kevinr1970 · 04-25-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

thanks for the pictures, what size are your tires?

33x9.5 on the long bed and 33x12.5 on the short bed.
My preference is for 33x10.5 but I think that size has been discontinued from most companies except in mud terrain/traction style tires.

Prerunner1982 · 04-25-2008, 11:28 PM

Have are you going to lift the rear? Blocks? You might look at a shackle flip, ORD makes a 2.5" lift shackle flip bracket which would let you keep your 3/4ton springs since you plan on using it for work. For front I would look at a lift spring, but not sure how it would hold up with the plow. Maybe a zero rate and lift shackles?

*JCampbell* · 04-26-2008, 12:17 AM

3" on my Sub.

DRobb's_85 · 04-26-2008, 04:15 AM

heres my 85 with 2 inch and 31's..Jcampbell what wheels and tires are those, I really like them

04-18-2008, 03:27 AM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Anybody running a 2.5" lift? I dont want to go with a full 4" lift on my work truck because I have to get in and out of it all day and I will be using it as a plow truck but I would like it to look just a little bigger so I'm thinking I'll run some 285 - 305's and a 2.5" lift. Anyone have pics? Yes I know 285's will fit stock Thanks __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-18-2008, 06:00 PM	#2
chromyelow1 OPS GUY Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tx Posts: 162	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? i got 31's with stock suspension and they dont rub or anything

04-21-2008, 07:47 AM	#3
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? I know yours is a 3/4 ton and mine are 1/2 tons. I also think mine are 2" lifts but could be 2.5"? The long bed is spring/spring and the short bed is spring/block. I like having the steps like on the long bed. Actually my girlfriend really likes them. She had trouble climbing in the passenger side even before I put the lift on it. The "nerf" bars on the short bed are taller than the steps on the long bed which puts you up higher climbing in the truck. Once on top of he "nerf" bars you have to crouch down to get in the cab; I prefer the height of the steps. But the "nerf" bars are very handy for reaching things in the bed. I never thought about that until I had them on this truck. Since yours is truly a work truck I would look into something like this. Very handy! Attached Images __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

04-25-2008, 06:29 AM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? thanks for the pictures, what size are your tires? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

04-25-2008, 11:28 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? Have are you going to lift the rear? Blocks? You might look at a shackle flip, ORD makes a 2.5" lift shackle flip bracket which would let you keep your 3/4ton springs since you plan on using it for work. For front I would look at a lift spring, but not sure how it would hold up with the plow. Maybe a zero rate and lift shackles? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-26-2008, 12:17 AM	#7
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? 3" on my Sub.

04-26-2008, 04:15 AM	#8
DRobb's_85 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rowlett,Tx Posts: 64	Re: Anybody running a 2.5" lift? heres my 85 with 2 inch and 31's..Jcampbell what wheels and tires are those, I really like them



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