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bowtie · 01-18-2006, 07:13 PM

Does someone know of a good kit to give my PU a 2" or 4 " lift?

Werewolf · 01-20-2006, 06:51 AM

I got a kit for pretty cheap on eBay over a year ago. It consisted of re-indexed torsion keys (like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-C...QQcmdZViewItem) and all the necessary rear hardware, specifically add-a-leafs and U-bolts. The U-bolts didn't fit, and neither did the stock shocks when I was done. Instead of being 2-2.5" of lift, it was more like 3-3.5 in the rear. Thus my truck still has a bit of a rake on it.

Personally I don't like the kit at all, and am looking to go 4-6." You can have my old kit, minus shocks, if I get a newer kit. I'm not budgeted for one right now, so it may be a while before I can do anything.

I originally bought my kit from a place called TFES Performance through eBay, found at http://stores.ebay.com/TFES-Performance

It doesn't look like he sells those kits anymore, but he's got a few others listed. The guy is an independant seller, but he was *great* to me and he worked with me through any troubles I had. He was even willing to give me a walk-through installation over the phone if necessary. I'd highly recommend buying from him if you wanted to get something off eBay.

I have before and after pics of my truck if you're interested. Before, I had oversize tires and torsion bars maxed, and still rubbed the fender wells. Afterwards, aside from a stiffer ride, no problems.

bowtie · 01-22-2006, 05:04 AM

Can you post some pics? thanks

Werewolf · 01-22-2006, 06:44 AM

You got it.

Kinda hard to notice in that pic until you really look at it. The fender flares make it look a bit different, too. But check out the frame inside the rear wheel well.

It's real obvious in this shot.

You should note that I had to drop the front a bit from what you see in those pictures, because the upper A-arms were actually touching the stops when set that high. I think the rear has come down some, too, after the new springs settled in. A more current pic:

http://www.drakkolupen.com/cars/silv...silverado8.jpg

Not the best shot, as the parking lot is also sloped downards. :P

01-18-2006, 07:13 PM	#1
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	lift kit for 2000 chevy 4x4 Does someone know of a good kit to give my PU a 2" or 4 " lift? __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

01-20-2006, 06:51 AM	#2
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: lift kit for 2000 chevy 4x4 I got a kit for pretty cheap on eBay over a year ago. It consisted of re-indexed torsion keys (like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GMC-C...QQcmdZViewItem) and all the necessary rear hardware, specifically add-a-leafs and U-bolts. The U-bolts didn't fit, and neither did the stock shocks when I was done. Instead of being 2-2.5" of lift, it was more like 3-3.5 in the rear. Thus my truck still has a bit of a rake on it. Personally I don't like the kit at all, and am looking to go 4-6." You can have my old kit, minus shocks, if I get a newer kit. I'm not budgeted for one right now, so it may be a while before I can do anything. I originally bought my kit from a place called TFES Performance through eBay, found at http://stores.ebay.com/TFES-Performance It doesn't look like he sells those kits anymore, but he's got a few others listed. The guy is an independant seller, but he was great to me and he worked with me through any troubles I had. He was even willing to give me a walk-through installation over the phone if necessary. I'd highly recommend buying from him if you wanted to get something off eBay. I have before and after pics of my truck if you're interested. Before, I had oversize tires and torsion bars maxed, and still rubbed the fender wells. Afterwards, aside from a stiffer ride, no problems. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

01-22-2006, 05:04 AM	#3
bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,050	Re: lift kit for 2000 chevy 4x4 Can you post some pics? thanks __________________ ~70 GMCprostreet swb 396/700r NOS 575 hp "the Brick" ~72 chev swb w/68 front clip "GM Millenium corvette yellow" I use and accept Paypal

01-22-2006, 06:44 AM	#4
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: lift kit for 2000 chevy 4x4 You got it. Kinda hard to notice in that pic until you really look at it. The fender flares make it look a bit different, too. But check out the frame inside the rear wheel well. It's real obvious in this shot. You should note that I had to drop the front a bit from what you see in those pictures, because the upper A-arms were actually touching the stops when set that high. I think the rear has come down some, too, after the new springs settled in. A more current pic: http://www.drakkolupen.com/cars/silv...silverado8.jpg Not the best shot, as the parking lot is also sloped downards. :P __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something! Last edited by Werewolf; 01-22-2006 at 06:51 AM.



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