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ultimatespaff · 02-11-2003, 11:06 PM

I am looking for information on how to lift my two wheel drive 1987 3/4 ton heavy half (14 bolt rear). Any info is appreaciated.
truck is an eight lug.

z71runner · 02-12-2003, 08:40 PM

I'm running into the same kind of problem. How much of a lift are you looking for? I want more than a 3 inch suspension, but nobody makes them. All I have found is the 3 inch lift from fabtech: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ht...d73_87c10.html
The only other thing I can think of for more lift is a body lift, which I am reluctant to do because of the disadvantages like frame/body gaps and shifting of the body.

z71runner · 02-12-2003, 10:10 PM

Oh ya, the 3inch basic system from fabtech is just over $400 and the long travel 4inch system is like $1600 or something.
To lift your 2wd truck you can use either a lifted coil spring, lifted spindle, or both up front. For longer travel there is also upper and lower control arms available at such places as AIM industries in AZ: www.truckin.com Make sure to get all new shocks and for the rear you can either go with blocks, add a leaf or new lifted leaf springs. I hope I was able to help some.

02-11-2003, 11:06 PM	#1
ultimatespaff Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3	two wheel drive lift I am looking for information on how to lift my two wheel drive 1987 3/4 ton heavy half (14 bolt rear). Any info is appreaciated. truck is an eight lug. __________________ the spaff

02-12-2003, 08:40 PM	#2
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	I'm running into the same kind of problem. How much of a lift are you looking for? I want more than a 3 inch suspension, but nobody makes them. All I have found is the 3 inch lift from fabtech: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ht...d73_87c10.html The only other thing I can think of for more lift is a body lift, which I am reluctant to do because of the disadvantages like frame/body gaps and shifting of the body. __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires

02-12-2003, 10:10 PM	#3
z71runner nothin to say Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: GlEnDaLe, ArIzOnA Posts: 143	Oh ya, the 3inch basic system from fabtech is just over $400 and the long travel 4inch system is like $1600 or something. To lift your 2wd truck you can use either a lifted coil spring, lifted spindle, or both up front. For longer travel there is also upper and lower control arms available at such places as AIM industries in AZ: www.truckin.com Make sure to get all new shocks and for the rear you can either go with blocks, add a leaf or new lifted leaf springs. I hope I was able to help some. __________________ 1988 3500 Chevy Silverado 454 7.5 inch lift on 35 inch tires



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