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84scottsdale · 12-23-2010, 06:32 PM

I got a 69 gmc and i was wondering if 36"s would fit with only a 4" lift. Post pics if you can.
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**special-K** · 12-23-2010, 09:18 PM

That'll be tight.

84scottsdale · 12-23-2010, 09:36 PM

Well me uncle already orderded the 4" lift for it so what would you guys recommend to get more lift?
And i dont really want to use blocks.
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84scottsdale · 12-23-2010, 09:36 PM

Also thanks Special-k for replying.
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Mike C · 12-23-2010, 10:15 PM

How much do you plan on the road versus off the road? You should be OK for an on road machine. Offroad, even my 35's rubbed on the front of the rear fenders and I could stuff them into the wheelwells in the front when it was twisted up.

If you are expecting to do much offroading, my experience is you need a zero rate on both ends of the 4" (this will give you 5") moving both axles away from center 1". Trim the front of the rear wheelwells and lop the lower piece of the front fenders off (just below the top of the bumper). You may have to do driveshaft mods at this point.

FWIW, I plan on moving from my 36's to 37's and that is the same approach I will take.

69CSTDawg · 12-23-2010, 10:15 PM

1 inch body lift or a shackle reverse

mcmlxix · 12-24-2010, 01:46 AM

Do the ORD 1" lift along with the zero rate.. also just replacing old body mounts will usually give you back some height....

**special-K** · 12-24-2010, 08:32 AM

It's the front that matters. Tuff Country sells a HD front shackle that also lifts over an inch. Then,there are zero-rates made by ORD. Those will give you a bit more than a 6" lift.

84scottsdale · 12-24-2010, 11:27 AM

Alright ill use ord shackles qnd zero-rate thanks for all the help guys
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84scottsdale · 12-29-2010, 01:16 AM

Alright so my uncle didnt order the lift so im looking for a good quality cheap 6" lift. I would like it to be all spring and have almost everything i would need besides maybe shocks. All input would be aprecciated.
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Gene · 12-29-2010, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It's the front that matters. Tuff Country sells a HD front shackle that also lifts over an inch. Then,there are zero-rates made by ORD. Those will give you a bit more than a 6" lift.

Cool, didnt realize there were other options. Mines got a 4, and I was wondering what my options were if it wasnt high enough.

jakeblues652 · 12-29-2010, 01:30 PM

my truck has a 3" body, with 35's and theres still enough room. if there was a situation where you did need more room, id go 1" body. then its cheap, easy and it really dosent 'mess up' your lift any. the only reason i say that is if the company backs their product, and you combine it with other stuff and for whatever reason something goes wrong, they most likley will not back it due to the other things being on there too. i bet you know how that goes..

good luck

84scottsdale · 12-29-2010, 02:54 PM

well i found a superlift 6" lift at 4wheelparts.com for about the price of a all spring 4". but i was wondering if it has rear blocks or springs. i couldn't find it on the page.

12-23-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	69 with 4" lift and 36 I got a 69 gmc and i was wondering if 36"s would fit with only a 4" lift. Post pics if you can. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project

12-23-2010, 09:18 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 That'll be tight. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-23-2010, 09:36 PM	#3
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 Well me uncle already orderded the 4" lift for it so what would you guys recommend to get more lift? And i dont really want to use blocks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project

12-23-2010, 09:36 PM	#4
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 Also thanks Special-k for replying. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project

12-23-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 How much do you plan on the road versus off the road? You should be OK for an on road machine. Offroad, even my 35's rubbed on the front of the rear fenders and I could stuff them into the wheelwells in the front when it was twisted up. If you are expecting to do much offroading, my experience is you need a zero rate on both ends of the 4" (this will give you 5") moving both axles away from center 1". Trim the front of the rear wheelwells and lop the lower piece of the front fenders off (just below the top of the bumper). You may have to do driveshaft mods at this point. FWIW, I plan on moving from my 36's to 37's and that is the same approach I will take. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-23-2010, 10:15 PM	#6
69CSTDawg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Conyers,Ga Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 1 inch body lift or a shackle reverse

12-24-2010, 01:46 AM	#7
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12-24-2010, 08:32 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 It's the front that matters. Tuff Country sells a HD front shackle that also lifts over an inch. Then,there are zero-rates made by ORD. Those will give you a bit more than a 6" lift. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#9
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 Alright ill use ord shackles qnd zero-rate thanks for all the help guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project

12-29-2010, 01:16 AM	#10
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 Alright so my uncle didnt order the lift so im looking for a good quality cheap 6" lift. I would like it to be all spring and have almost everything i would need besides maybe shocks. All input would be aprecciated. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project

12-29-2010, 02:54 PM	#13
84scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Coeur d alene, idaho Posts: 24	Re: 69 with 4" lift and 36 well i found a superlift 6" lift at 4wheelparts.com for about the price of a all spring 4". but i was wondering if it has rear blocks or springs. i couldn't find it on the page. __________________ 1969 gmc k2500 project



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