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10-03-2002, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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Who's done a body lift?
I need help guys. i got a 3" body lift from a friend the other day and want to put it on the '72. I have a standard transmission and it's a 4x4. My main concerns are the steering assembley and clutch linkage... both will most likely need something done to them, what do i do? What are some things I should watch out for? What are the tricks to putting one of these in? Thanks much.
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10-03-2002, 07:22 PM | #2 |
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I did the 2" body lift. I have an AUTO. I had to extend the tranny linkage. That was it.
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10-03-2002, 07:59 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply Ron
I was gettin' worried everyone on this board has lowered their truck rather lift it I checked it out some more and am just going to give it a go and see what happens. Got one side of the cab done before it was too dark to see my hands and nothing too bad so far. I tell ya though, you wouldn't think a measly 3 more inches would do much until you see it or maybe it's the other 5 that were all ready there Hmm, 8 inch lift and 33's... I think I need to save for now.
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72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site... |
10-03-2002, 10:15 PM | #4 |
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I put a 3" body lift on my 70 K5 but with a automatic transmission. I had to seperate the steering shaft and pull out to a few inches to decrease pull on steering box, had to enlarge hole for t-case shift rod as 4 low couldn't be reached, might have to do same for the 4spd. shifter, lenghtened gas filler and vent lines and I think one or two ground straps. Not all that hard and it makes working on the underside equipment much easier not to mention the added room for HEI.
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10-04-2002, 03:23 PM | #5 |
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I'm just getting ready to put on a 2" lift to give me a bit more room when swapping in a 454. Yep, you better start saving some money cause your gonna have to have bigger tires! Just tell yourself, I have to have them, any excuse you need to get bigger tires!
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10-04-2002, 07:56 PM | #6 |
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Yeah, no kidding Yukon. I put the lift in today and am already looking at the empty wheel-wells Anyway, I had to lengthen a wire or two and one battery cable, cut and weld my clutch linkage a little longer, adjust the steering assembley and throttle linkage, and that was pretty much it... just some things to look out for when you do your 2". Definitely enjoy gaining the upward inches though And hey, since I'm a pro at this now let me know if you have any questions. All right, thanks for the help guys.
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72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site... |
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