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Kurt L · 12-25-2004, 04:42 PM

there was an article about a month or so about lifting two wheel drives.
the person that had the article was lifting a 73 or 80 model truck.i don't remember the person that had the article. but i would like to know the name of the company that sells those 2inch lift coils because i'm planning on lifting my 91. so any info would be greatly appreicated.

magnethead · 12-25-2004, 04:51 PM

if you get taller springs, you're also going to need taller shocks, otherwise you might max out the current ones by making the suspension seem 2" more extended. Get a shock 1 step bigger

MylilBowTie · 12-25-2004, 05:25 PM

http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/

They are expensive but they have lift kits for two drives

Prerunner1982 · 12-25-2004, 08:34 PM

lift coils will also cause tierod/ball joint and tires to wear. It puts the tierods and ball joints to be at excessive angles. But as of right now, that is about the only way to lift a pre 88 truck.. The tubular control arms maybe designed to correct the tierod/balljoint angle, cheaper ones may not. As of right now i have not found anyone that makes a lift spindle for pre 88s. AIM use to, but no longer and not sure i would trust it.

magnethead · 12-25-2004, 09:49 PM

theres also this saying:

"if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself"

Prerunner1982 · 12-25-2004, 10:18 PM

also you will loose almost all of the droop tothe front suspension..

88Jimmy4x4 · 12-26-2004, 05:20 PM

Are you talking about a 91 blazer or burb?

If so you want this kit
http://rough.roughcountry.com/RC%20W...hevyselect.htm

If your talking about a 91 truck you want this one.
http://rough.roughcountry.com/RC%20W...98Chevy2wd.htm

Kurt L · 12-26-2004, 06:32 PM

i'm talking about 91 c1500 pickup,short wheel base.thanks for the help and info.
checked out the site and found just what i need.thanks again.

12-25-2004, 04:42 PM	#1
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	taller coil springs there was an article about a month or so about lifting two wheel drives. the person that had the article was lifting a 73 or 80 model truck.i don't remember the person that had the article. but i would like to know the name of the company that sells those 2inch lift coils because i'm planning on lifting my 91. so any info would be greatly appreicated.

12-25-2004, 05:25 PM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ They are expensive but they have lift kits for two drives __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

12-25-2004, 08:34 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	lift coils will also cause tierod/ball joint and tires to wear. It puts the tierods and ball joints to be at excessive angles. But as of right now, that is about the only way to lift a pre 88 truck.. The tubular control arms maybe designed to correct the tierod/balljoint angle, cheaper ones may not. As of right now i have not found anyone that makes a lift spindle for pre 88s. AIM use to, but no longer and not sure i would trust it. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-26-2004, 05:20 PM	#7
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Are you talking about a 91 blazer or burb? If so you want this kit http://rough.roughcountry.com/RC%20W...hevyselect.htm If your talking about a 91 truck you want this one. http://rough.roughcountry.com/RC%20W...98Chevy2wd.htm __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

12-25-2004, 04:51 PM	#2
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	if you get taller springs, you're also going to need taller shocks, otherwise you might max out the current ones by making the suspension seem 2" more extended. Get a shock 1 step bigger

12-25-2004, 09:49 PM	#5
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	theres also this saying: "if you want it done right, you have to do it yourself"

12-25-2004, 10:18 PM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	also you will loose almost all of the droop tothe front suspension..

12-26-2004, 06:32 PM	#8
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	i'm talking about 91 c1500 pickup,short wheel base.thanks for the help and info. checked out the site and found just what i need.thanks again.



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