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kris's66lwb · 03-01-2011, 06:02 PM

now befor you guys rip me and bust me down fro wanting this its my truck thats what i want now can any one terll me where i can get a suspension lift for our trucks thats 2wd i dont want a body lift they liik like hell with the gaps and filler panels any help is appreciated

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-01-2011, 06:12 PM

theres a guy on here thats done it and i cant find it but i know you have to use 88 and up spindels and stuff for some reason

Prerunner1982 · 03-01-2011, 06:18 PM

No busting going on here buddy.. there are quite a few of us that have done or have wanted to do this.

Here is the thread with the best way to lift these body style trucks using off the shelf parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205

There are few options out there for the 73-87 body style.. My 82 has/had 1 ton coils that leveled the front to the rear and allowed me to run 32"s with only very minor rubbing. You other options are lift coils and/or coil spacers which due to the design of the front suspension removes any droop in the suspension travel. Or 88-98 lift spindles.. there use to be a few 73-87 lift spindles on the market but it has been awhile.

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-01-2011, 06:24 PM

thats the one i was looking for!

79gmcclassic · 03-01-2011, 08:40 PM

why lift 2wd?

SBTork · 03-01-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

why lift 2wd?

could be the same reason we lower them.....just looks cool. Nothing wrong with a lifted 2wd. Maybe he likes lifted trucks and does not need 4wd.....

79gmcclassic · 03-01-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SBTork

could be the same reason we lower them.....just looks cool. Nothing wrong with a lifted 2wd. Maybe he likes lifted trucks and does not need 4wd.....

i suppose

kris's66lwb · 03-02-2011, 12:25 AM

Ya I know they will bust on you and ya 4by would be nice but I live in the desert and I love my truck but I need ground clearance and a traction aide to keep up with the yotas I wanted a fabtech kit I called them and discontinued stupid right ill look at the links and see what I can do the 1 ton stuff is too stiff my truck rides nice in the front but the rear is the big ten stuff so a lil stiff but I just want something close to the original spring rate or softer. So I can't hit the ruts and wash boards at a decent speed and maybe some of the soft stuff as of right now I can't pull off the hard packed or slightly loose stuff i handle mud like a madman
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kris's66lwb · 03-02-2011, 12:42 AM

Will the 7.5" kit from fabtech work on these trucks
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f.monroe · 03-02-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

why lift 2wd?

Why not?

That truck of Justins76 looks pretty good.
Frank

Squareforceone · 03-02-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

why lift 2wd?

Because its his truck, and thats what he wants

flamingbig10 · 03-02-2011, 12:50 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4488046

here's a friends old truck with hd coils and 3" body lift

kris's66lwb · 03-02-2011, 02:30 AM

thats justins truck i beleive he used the 88 -98 spindels and springs no body lift his looks good jjust too flat does any one have the specs to know if the fabtech 88-98 7.5 kit will fit a 80 model year and will the rear leafs work also ?

flamingbig10 · 03-02-2011, 09:44 AM

yes its Justin's truck click on the link before the first pic and it will give you a parts list and the lower control arm drop down brackets from 7.5" kit would probably take some fabrication to work since the frames are different but I'm not for sure I'm the kind of guy that lowers a truck 7.5"

kris's66lwb · 03-02-2011, 11:29 AM

ya i know that i dont think it will need mods i just want to make sure the upper and lower arms will fit ok

THE "10" SILVERADO · 03-02-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 79gmcclassic

why lift 2wd?

Different people might like different things....

81chevylongbed · 03-02-2011, 12:07 PM

this is cool i have wanted to do the same thing to my silverado just didnt know how.? so if u could put some pics up or something of the finished product that would be great.
thanks.

rixjohnson · 03-02-2011, 09:50 PM

here goes my c20 not as high as justin76 but i like it

rmccloye · 11-03-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rixjohnson

here goes my c20 not as high as justin76 but i like it

Rixjohnson. What kind of lift you got on your C20. That's the same height I'm looking to acheive

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-03-2012, 08:09 AM

does anyone have pics of trucks that just have the big block coils to level?

75chev4x4 · 11-03-2012, 09:17 AM

I think these two wheel drives look great with a little lift on them. For as much as I need my 4wd if I bought another truck I would get a c20 and lift it a bit. Looks good!

Suburban_Tyler · 11-03-2012, 09:59 PM

Here's another thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469743

I want to lift my 2wd burb just for more clearance. Slowly collecting parts. I tossed around the idea to swap to 4wd. For what I use it for I don't really need 4wd. It gets me everywhere I need it to go and I think it's going to be better on fuel being 2wd cause mine gets around 17mpg now.

03-01-2011, 06:02 PM	#1
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? now befor you guys rip me and bust me down fro wanting this its my truck thats what i want now can any one terll me where i can get a suspension lift for our trucks thats 2wd i dont want a body lift they liik like hell with the gaps and filler panels any help is appreciated

03-01-2011, 06:12 PM	#2
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? theres a guy on here thats done it and i cant find it but i know you have to use 88 and up spindels and stuff for some reason

03-01-2011, 06:18 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? No busting going on here buddy.. there are quite a few of us that have done or have wanted to do this. Here is the thread with the best way to lift these body style trucks using off the shelf parts. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447061 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205 There are few options out there for the 73-87 body style.. My 82 has/had 1 ton coils that leveled the front to the rear and allowed me to run 32"s with only very minor rubbing. You other options are lift coils and/or coil spacers which due to the design of the front suspension removes any droop in the suspension travel. Or 88-98 lift spindles.. there use to be a few 73-87 lift spindles on the market but it has been awhile. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 03-01-2011 at 06:22 PM.

03-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? thats the one i was looking for!

03-01-2011, 08:40 PM	#5
79gmcclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Green bay, Wisconsin Posts: 593	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? why lift 2wd? __________________ 1979 GMC Sierra Classic Freshly lowered 5 inches

03-02-2011, 12:25 AM	#8
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? Ya I know they will bust on you and ya 4by would be nice but I live in the desert and I love my truck but I need ground clearance and a traction aide to keep up with the yotas I wanted a fabtech kit I called them and discontinued stupid right ill look at the links and see what I can do the 1 ton stuff is too stiff my truck rides nice in the front but the rear is the big ten stuff so a lil stiff but I just want something close to the original spring rate or softer. So I can't hit the ruts and wash boards at a decent speed and maybe some of the soft stuff as of right now I can't pull off the hard packed or slightly loose stuff i handle mud like a madman Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2011, 12:42 AM	#9
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? Will the 7.5" kit from fabtech work on these trucks Posted via Mobile Device

03-02-2011, 12:50 AM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4488046 here's a friends old truck with hd coils and 3" body lift __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-02-2011 at 12:57 AM.

03-02-2011, 02:30 AM	#13
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? thats justins truck i beleive he used the 88 -98 spindels and springs no body lift his looks good jjust too flat does any one have the specs to know if the fabtech 88-98 7.5 kit will fit a 80 model year and will the rear leafs work also ?

03-02-2011, 09:44 AM	#14
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? yes its Justin's truck click on the link before the first pic and it will give you a parts list and the lower control arm drop down brackets from 7.5" kit would probably take some fabrication to work since the frames are different but I'm not for sure I'm the kind of guy that lowers a truck 7.5" __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#15
kris's66lwb resident wrencher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ramona california Posts: 720	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? ya i know that i dont think it will need mods i just want to make sure the upper and lower arms will fit ok

03-02-2011, 12:07 PM	#17
81chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Olpe(Emporia), Kansas Posts: 15	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? this is cool i have wanted to do the same thing to my silverado just didnt know how.? so if u could put some pics up or something of the finished product that would be great. thanks.

03-02-2011, 09:50 PM	#18
rixjohnson Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: los angeles ca Posts: 111	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? here goes my c20 not as high as justin76 but i like it

11-03-2012, 08:09 AM	#20
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? does anyone have pics of trucks that just have the big block coils to level? __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-03-2012, 09:17 AM	#21
75chev4x4 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Estacada, Oregon Posts: 254	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? I think these two wheel drives look great with a little lift on them. For as much as I need my 4wd if I bought another truck I would get a c20 and lift it a bit. Looks good!



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11-03-2012, 09:59 PM	#22
Suburban_Tyler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 62	Re: lifting 1 2wd 1980 chevy big ten ? Here's another thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469743 I want to lift my 2wd burb just for more clearance. Slowly collecting parts. I tossed around the idea to swap to 4wd. For what I use it for I don't really need 4wd. It gets me everywhere I need it to go and I think it's going to be better on fuel being 2wd cause mine gets around 17mpg now.

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