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07-08-2009, 11:24 AM
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Problems lifting 2wd
I have a 76 chevy 1/2ton and i want to do a 4 inch spindle lift but i cant find one. So i have been looking and i found one for a 88 chevy will it fit on mine or can i do something different to get 4 inches of lift?
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07-08-2009, 12:46 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
They do not currently make a spindle lift for pre 88 trucks... that I am aware of. AIM did in the past but quite some time back and I have never heard anything good about them anyways. There are coil lifts available with tubular control arms but a spindle lift is the BEST way to keep steering geometry.
I have heard/seen people use the 88-98 4" spindle on pre 88 trucks. It does involve swapping a couple ball joints and I believe lower control arms. I have never done it or see a write up about it specifically for lifting a 2wd. Using the coils is ok.. it gets the lift but it puts the tie rods/ball joints a severe angles and also almost eliminates any down travel in the suspension. The design of the front suspension does not lend itself well to lifting. here is a thread with some pictures... for "inspiration".
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07-08-2009, 01:11 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
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07-08-2009, 01:56 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
In all my multi-tasking I forgot to post the link.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=176272
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07-08-2009, 02:46 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
I ran a ball joint spacer and a moog 3/4 spring on the front of my 78 blazer. The set up yielded me 5" up and 5" down travel. I also had a simple shock hoop with with two shocks per side. The stock upper arms were tabed and they ran to the top on the hood
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07-08-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
here is the problem with running lift coils.. Granted the truck pictured is sans engine, but it still demonstrates the problem when trying to get too much lift from a coil.
On my 82 I ran 1 ton front coils and could fit 32"s with a slight rub problem.
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07-08-2009, 03:08 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
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07-08-2009, 08:39 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
I would like to put 4 inch spindles in my R30 but nothing exsists.
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07-08-2009, 09:18 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
check out this thread...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345479 |
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07-08-2009, 09:51 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
If i got 4 inches of lift in the front could i fit 31/11.50 tires?
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07-08-2009, 10:42 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
my stock 2wd 1 ton fits 33, no rub
you can use 1 ton coils, but it'll ride rough as hell ever think of a body lift?
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07-08-2009, 10:50 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
here a 3" body lift with stock worn coils on 32s
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07-09-2009, 08:22 AM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
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My truck with 32"s..
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07-09-2009, 11:07 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
My old '79 2wd Blazer had a set of 32/11.5/15 on it. It was stock hight and no rubbing at all.
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07-12-2009, 05:07 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
If you look at my pics I run 33x12.5 with no rubbing, actually it looks 4 wheel drive now. I used 3" Fab tech and ball joint spacer and a 3" body lift. I drive it everyday no problems and isnt really that much of a stiffer ride. I put Kyb lifted shocks though.
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03-10-2010, 10:31 PM
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Re: Problems lifting 2wd
i have a 87 chevy silverado all stock an got 31x10.50 an got good clearance
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