Raising truck in front

[a.c.1]

LMC states that original ride height is approximately 2" higher in the rear. Alot of folks lower the front and rear with nice results. Just throwing this out there - has anyone of yall raised the front to level the truck out and put some beefy tires on. I would love to see some pics if you got em handy. This just came to me in sleep last night.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Hmm

mabye BB springs or 1 ton springs...

[a.c.1]

How about 2 or 3 " raised spindles. I find 3" but no 2s'

[oldblue1968chevy]

Got a link? Didnt know they made raised spindles..lol

Maybe a combo? How would you lift the rear of a 2wd truck with coil springs? Maybe wrangler lift springs?

[a.c.1]

Idea is to leave the rear as is (stock height) raise the front 2" to level truck out. Give it just a little more robust look. Think i might try it. I'll keep looking for a link.

[FAC]

This is something I am also interested in. I really like the look of a level truck and I would rather lift the front than lower the rear.

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

I am doing that right now....well when I buy the part...since LMC doesn't sell 1 ton parts you get the HD front coils that say "with 454"....don't know if that will raise it 2" but since I have a small small block I'm hoping it will..

[mikewayne]

You will rearly get any 2" spindles try 3" or 4"..... 3" will be better for you!!!

[a.c.1]

Thought of purchasing 3" raised spindle from 4 wheel parts source, then fabricate or try to find a 1" spacer for the rear coils. That ought to look tough with some decent tires. Hmmm the gears are turning in my head now.

[pooz911]

if you have a sbc, you can install 1 ton springs. This will level out the truck, however with the stock bump stops, it will top out the suspension. I removed the stock bump stops and installed the thinnest ones i could get. I also installed a set of ball joint spacers to minimize the stress on the upper ball joint. I also installed a set of limiting straps so if I ever did get the front end off of the ground, it would minimize the stress on the ball joints. The only thing I should do is replace the front brake lines with longer ones.
I also have a 3 inch body lift installed and have been running this setup for 15 years.

[a.c.1]

Pooz911 now thats a good lookin' truck. Got more pics? I've often heard 4 wheel drivers bash guys that do that. Its not that i want to drive through swamp or anything, i just like the stance.

[1NiceLonghorn]

My truck is a 3/4 ton with stock leaf springs in the back and 3/4 ton springs in the front. 3/4 and 1 ton springs are the same length. My spring shop put a 1 inch spacer in the bottom cup and it gave me a almost level ride.

[pooz911]

I tried to post some pictures with my initial reply. If you click on cardomain, you can check out the pictures of my truck.

[Prerunner1982]

Obviously my truck is not the same era, but as previously mentioned the 1 ton springs will work.

BTW... driveway is sloped in the picture.

[292farmer]

sorry to revive old thread but do you know how long the compressed height of a 3/4ton spring is? ive got a 1972 c25 292I6, im trying to figure out if id get the 1-2in i want with just new 3/4ton springs as i dont know if mine have sunk since 72. do you think id see a lift with bb springs? im trying to raise front 1-2inchs thanks

[72MARIO]

Fabtech and Rancho both make 3" lift coils. You can get BB and SBC coils so it rides nice. You will need to make a 1" balljoint spacer and flip the upper ball joint to the underside of the upper controll arm. I also added a 1" spacer under the coil spring. nd limiting straps to the lower controll arm to help out the upper ball joints.

[292farmer]

wow nice truck thats the stance im looking for, do you feel 34in tyres will fit? do you have the three inch coils or the bb coils with 1in spacer? i misunderstood that part because that would make 4in with lift coils and spacer, and u list u got 3 inch lift. either way i go i'll need to build a spacer and swap the top balljoints around right? are the limiting straps what showing in second pic behind wheel looks like a red tie down? what did you use to build the ball joint spacer? thanks sorry for all the questions but been trying to find an answer for three months then you seem to answer all them and with pics in one post!!

[oldblue1968chevy]

wow that truck is sweet ive seen it before but thought it was 4wd?!

[72MARIO]

Originally Posted by 292farmer

wow nice truck thats the stance im looking for, do you feel 34in tyres will fit? do you have the three inch coils or the bb coils with 1in spacer? i misunderstood that part because that would make 4in with lift coils and spacer, and u list u got 3 inch lift. either way i go i'll need to build a spacer and swap the top balljoints around right? are the limiting straps what showing in second pic behind wheel looks like a red tie down? what did you use to build the ball joint spacer? thanks sorry for all the questions but been trying to find an answer for three months then you seem to answer all them and with pics in one post!!

You would have to throw a 3" body lift in to fit a tire any bigger than a 285 75 16
They call it a 33 but it measures a 32.5. it's close. I have fabtech 3" 1/2 ton sbc coils. and a 1" spring spacer from a 88 up I had to cut it to fit nice in the lower spring pocket. I also moved the lower controll arm down off the crossmember 3/16 " The ball joint spacer is a chunk of 1" plate cut out to fit on top of the upper ball joint. RANCHO makes 16 " limiting straps you can see in the pitcure.

[292farmer]

ahhh i see so look for lift springs for a 1/2ton,(couldn't find any for 3/4ton) i'll go bb as i use my truck as a HD work truck.(plus im adding a winch) did u use plate steel or washer to move lower arm down? im thinking i'll use plate steel and make it part of a skid plate assembly...think i'll go with out the 1inch spacer for now as i prefer the stuffed fender look unless u feel its necessary for rubbing issues? thanks again man!

[72MARIO]

I put in 3500lbs + most days and if does not squat much mabye 1/2". My spacers are 1 " flat stock.

[292farmer]

hmmm guess i'll be fine. did you raise your rear any?

[oldblue1968chevy]

If you've got a GMC its prolly leaves, right?

[69CSTDawg]

just glanced over this thread may have missed it but can you "level" a 1/2 ton 2wd as well?

[oldblue1968chevy]

Yes