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11-17-2008, 03:25 PM
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the truck has 4 sp. sm465 i assume, i believe 205, and a 307, dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear.... lift company's are giving me a hard time in getting something to lift this... i would like to use tuffcountry springs, but they are no help saying that the 68's are different than 69 and 70's... what is different.... my truck is a long box and will have to do something about the carrier bearing... what do you guys do????
thanks for a newbie... i have built a k-5 in the past so not uneducated but new to this gen pickup p.s. the 307 is soon to be a boat anchor... zz4 350 with patriot heads, retrofit hyd roller and airgap/truck avenger going in, should be done started and driving by jan  [/IMG]here is ****ty phone pic... it also has man. steering and man. brakes.... i would like to do power steeting... good info on this...???? thanks... been on ck5 for along time but new here... looks great!!  [/IMG] [/IMG]stretchin legs out a little... 33x12.5's on stock suspension Last edited by Liz; 11-23-2008 at 11:00 AM. Reason: use the edit button instead of double posting |
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11-17-2008, 04:26 PM
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I'm a poor spectator
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
Have you asked them what the differences are?? I'm curious to know, I thought they would be the same.
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11-17-2008, 04:37 PM
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something about the spring perches or ???? and they wouldn't fit
wow... no help, crazy... goin back to ck5............... Last edited by Liz; 11-23-2008 at 11:01 AM. Reason: use the edit button instead of double posting |
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11-17-2008, 07:18 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
the perches are different widths eye to eye bro
you can just put perches off a 69-72 to get the lift
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11-17-2008, 07:24 PM
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I'm a poor spectator
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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11-18-2008, 01:44 AM
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what is this kit.... i will do a search but help me out here.. what is involved in this... i don't have anything to do serious cutting/welding right now....
nevermind, that is to run 52" springs... i am only going 4" for now... do a shackle flip in rear and ez-rides up front... think i figured this out.... who has similar setup....???? Last edited by Liz; 11-23-2008 at 11:02 AM. Reason: use the edit button instead of double posting |
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11-18-2008, 09:59 AM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
wow... no help, crazy... goin back to ck5...............
If you looked around and posted this in the correct forum you woul dhave probably had your answers. Moved. |
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11-18-2008, 10:38 AM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
everything on 67-68 suspension and steering is different and springs will need to be custom made OR swap all the mounts from a 69-72 which is what i would recommend. the front spring mounts on your 68 are cast and prone to cracking if your truck is going to be wheeled hard.
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11-18-2008, 06:37 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
not 52" lift....
that kit uses the rear 52" springs allowing you to put them on the front of ur rig netting you at 4" of lift or more giv or take.. from what i hear the kit is way better than any other replacement lift kit giving you a better ride. and listen to mudder man that comment u posted wasnt cool.
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11-18-2008, 07:12 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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11-19-2008, 10:57 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
actually i did post in the 4x4 section... and i wasn't tryin to be rude... lol... was shoppin for parts and needed answer quick....
so how hard to swap out all the spring mounts???? others who have done????? and i know 52" spring... it's what i ran in front of my k5... but at only 4" of lift i don't really need the benefits and travel of 52" spring... |
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11-22-2008, 12:53 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
Well Switching the spring mounts is just a take off the old an bolt on the new type of thing
that way you can just use the tuff country springs
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11-22-2008, 10:53 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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11-22-2008, 10:59 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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 then ill go back to adminin08:59, 18th Nov 2008 Mudder Thread moved with redirect to 'All 4x4 Tech & Off Roading'. |
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11-22-2008, 11:10 PM
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well if you look closely there is a post in both... but thanks for being a rude ass
and they both have the same title... ill bring it to the top for ya Last edited by Liz; 11-23-2008 at 11:02 AM. Reason: use the edit button instead of double posting |
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11-22-2008, 11:31 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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11-22-2008, 11:37 PM
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He's got mean nasty FANGS!
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
So you violated rules by cross posting and using language in your post that was censored due to the family friendly nature of this forum. Then you complain we don't answer fast enough then you get answers and call the sites co owner a rude ass? wow, welcome to the forums hope you can act right and make it past this week but I doubt it.
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11-22-2008, 11:37 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
So that would be double posting which is against the rules. I issued a warning for the rudeness to the staff. I'm trying to cut some slack 'cuz you're new here, but we have a zero staff abuse tolerance. When you have a question please pick ONE area to post it in and exercise some patience. 99.99999% of the time you will get a correct and timely response.
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11-22-2008, 11:43 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
IBTL....
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11-22-2008, 11:52 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
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hereinmissoula...there is a saying: "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" To make it simple...to make friends and to develop family ties...we treat others like the way we would like to be treated. What one writes and how one writes it reflects on the writer. With patience...you will find that most your questions will be answered by those who are very knowledgable...When one starts to throw stones through the windows of opportunity one will soon learn those windows will be damaged beyond repair.FYI
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11-23-2008, 01:03 AM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
well i have been on many forums and have never been met with such unwelcomeness.. sorry for being rude to begin with, was in a hurry to order some parts and was half joking to begin with, you all take it seriously and have rude comments even after i expalined and said sorry anyway... so no apology for that, i will not post here anymore if that is the "popular vote" lol..... i have been a corral, coloradok5, stangnet, thirdgen, ls1tech for years and have never had a problem from another member, and i have never been questions about "cross posting" if i don't get an answer in one section, i will post in another that it "fits" in.. which it did... if this is not acceptable i am sorry for that but have not had a problem with before
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11-23-2008, 01:29 AM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
Cross posting is against the rules, being rude is never encouraged and you can stay as long as you like. This is hands down the best place for info on these trucks you'll ever find. But we have rules, we strive to be friendly, family friendly and we appreciate everyone pitching in to help keep it that way. If you don't get the answer you are looking for with your original post you can pm the mod to move it for you. If you have a question about where to post something you can pm a mod for an answer. Is this place perfect, no. Is it the best thing for chevy trucks?, heck ya.
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11-23-2008, 10:42 AM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
A couple "LOLs" or something would have helped.I didn`t get that you were joking.Let`s just get started all over.This site is by no means anything but a friendly community of all walks of life from all over who also like various GM made trucks.You will see that,when needed,the site`s rules are what help keep it that way.Very little policing is required,but it`s there when needed.
Tuff Country is right.Look at any suspension company and you will see GM listed as 69-72.The design changed and the leaf width as well as perches are different.Try our 4wd vendors sticky.I think Alcan and Deevers are there.custom springs cost more,but perform better and that`s all you do,bolt them in.I`d at least look into it. You`ll find alot of guys who hang in the 4wd area also hang at CK5,Pirate,and all the others.So we know where we stand when it comes to rude.
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11-23-2008, 01:12 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
well i am sorry for the mis-communication.... i do like it here and believe i have something to contribute as well
i have experience in many area's, new to 4x4ing in the last 4 years or so but have learned alot and built a pretty capable '87 blazer 4sp sm465 4" trimmin and 35's shackle flip and the tuff country's... was funbut now have the 3/4 to be the tow truck to get everyone out of the big mess we get ourselves into, actually works pretty good stock lol |
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11-23-2008, 01:16 PM
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Re: questions about my 68 k-20 and lifting it
and the fronts are the same correct????.... except the cast perches
i could do ez-rides in the front and custom in the rear... advisable to mix springs like that???? |
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