how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

isenegger · 03-29-2007, 11:17 PM

i want my 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4 like this......

Ram-Man · 03-30-2007, 11:44 AM

we are all about lowering here

isenegger · 03-30-2007, 03:56 PM

well then dont input if your not helping

Ram-Man · 03-30-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by isenegger

well then dont input if your not helping

Chill out Nothing personal most members here make silly comments for fun. I would think you could raise it with either 3/4 ton springs or if you have leafs in the back you could add shackles.

*Shane* · 03-30-2007, 08:56 PM

so put it on a 3/4 frame ...

p.s. you're not gonna make many friends with the pissy attitude.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-02-2007, 03:39 PM

2wd or 4wd?

isenegger · 04-02-2007, 05:15 PM

its 2wd all im worried about is the front right now. the back will be blocked to level it out

bigbluthng · 04-02-2007, 05:34 PM

do you know how much higher it is that you want to go? fabtech makes a 3" lift coil for 73-87 2wd trucks.

t rex 7 · 04-09-2007, 11:20 PM

Check out the fabtech kit, its about 640-750$, a little costly for some you might also check and look at the truckin mag and see the ads for lifts of 3". I went the fabtech route but havent installed the kit yet, waiting till i replace the entire front suspension next month. One of the few C-10s with a fuel injected V8 and 30MPG!!

t rex

royo · 04-10-2007, 02:46 AM

Hello check around an get you some heavy duty springs or call ece or cpp they have all kinds of springs but a 3/4 spring will ride harsh

martinkh · 04-10-2007, 10:46 AM

Find a local spring shop to re-arch your springs.
On my 70 4x4 3/4 ton, I paid $491, tax included, for one day service to have the springs re-arched and have an add-a-leaf 2" lift front and rear. I will never worry about axle-wrap due to rear blocks. For the cost, you can't beat it. Plus, aftermarket springs are usually sloppy, and you will find that you cannot use as large a tire as you thought, and you can really get bouncy. The drawback is a stiffer ride, but better road handling, and your wheels will not droop as deep into gullies when you cross them.

Tony@AirRideTech · 04-10-2007, 11:30 AM

Just order replacement springs for a 3/4 ton........ The only thing I would think you might want to double sheck is if the leaf springs are the same length from eyelet to eyelet.

03-29-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
isenegger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: victoria, texas Posts: 51	how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? i want my 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4 like this......

03-30-2007, 11:44 AM	#2
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? we are all about lowering here

03-30-2007, 03:56 PM	#3
isenegger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: victoria, texas Posts: 51	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? well then dont input if your not helping

03-30-2007, 08:56 PM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? so put it on a 3/4 frame ... p.s. you're not gonna make many friends with the pissy attitude.

04-02-2007, 03:39 PM	#6
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? 2wd or 4wd? __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

04-02-2007, 05:15 PM	#7
isenegger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: victoria, texas Posts: 51	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? its 2wd all im worried about is the front right now. the back will be blocked to level it out

04-02-2007, 05:34 PM	#8
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? do you know how much higher it is that you want to go? fabtech makes a 3" lift coil for 73-87 2wd trucks. __________________

04-09-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
t rex 7 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton Posts: 16	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? Check out the fabtech kit, its about 640-750$, a little costly for some you might also check and look at the truckin mag and see the ads for lifts of 3". I went the fabtech route but havent installed the kit yet, waiting till i replace the entire front suspension next month. One of the few C-10s with a fuel injected V8 and 30MPG!! t rex

04-10-2007, 02:46 AM	#10
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? Hello check around an get you some heavy duty springs or call ece or cpp they have all kinds of springs but a 3/4 spring will ride harsh __________________ nickle and dime

04-10-2007, 10:46 AM	#11
martinkh Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boise Posts: 107	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? Find a local spring shop to re-arch your springs. On my 70 4x4 3/4 ton, I paid $491, tax included, for one day service to have the springs re-arched and have an add-a-leaf 2" lift front and rear. I will never worry about axle-wrap due to rear blocks. For the cost, you can't beat it. Plus, aftermarket springs are usually sloppy, and you will find that you cannot use as large a tire as you thought, and you can really get bouncy. The drawback is a stiffer ride, but better road handling, and your wheels will not droop as deep into gullies when you cross them. __________________ '70gmc 3/4ton 4X4, re-arch and 2" add-a-leaf lift. '77 400sbc, '82 axles, d60front, 14bolt rear. Probably some 285/75/16 Toyo m/t's on my stock rims coming up. Last edited by martinkh; 04-10-2007 at 10:47 AM.

04-10-2007, 11:30 AM	#12
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: how to get a 1/2 ton to sit up like a 3/4?? Just order replacement springs for a 3/4 ton........ The only thing I would think you might want to double sheck is if the leaf springs are the same length from eyelet to eyelet.



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