how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

marty_badbowtie · 03-08-2011, 09:24 PM

i have a 1989 z71, and im pretty sure it has a 3inch body on it, ands it has 33s on it. is there a chance it could have a suspension lift on it? ive seen some other trucks with suspension lifts and i cant tell if im higher than them, so maybe you guys can help me

corbinc · 03-08-2011, 10:49 PM

It certainly has a higher ride than stock. Did you check the springs/shocks/pitman arm for branding?

GASoline71 · 03-08-2011, 10:52 PM

Your frame is really exposed. And I can see the body lift blocks under the bed. Main drawback to a body lift.

Gary

benoit454 · 03-08-2011, 11:58 PM

it's got a 3 inch body lift for sure but I doubt anything else.

Only way to tell is if it has a block between the rear spring and axle, or an add a leaf, which is harder to tell, but if so it's only 2 inches if that, front torsion bars can be cranked up too, no way to know on that one really unless the bolts are bottomed out.

The blocks being seen is an easy fix, it's called gap gaurds or make your own. Same goes for up front and raising the rear bumper to match.

Tony_SS · 03-09-2011, 12:06 AM

If a 2 or 3" body lift is done, are there any other mods like steering that need to be fixed?

benoit454 · 03-09-2011, 12:53 AM

just a steering shaft extension from what I've seen. it comes in the kit.

marty_badbowtie · 03-09-2011, 09:08 PM

yea i thought it was probably just a body lift, thanks for the help guys.

03-08-2011, 09:24 PM	#1
marty_badbowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: toccoa georgia Posts: 19	how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? i have a 1989 z71, and im pretty sure it has a 3inch body on it, ands it has 33s on it. is there a chance it could have a suspension lift on it? ive seen some other trucks with suspension lifts and i cant tell if im higher than them, so maybe you guys can help me

03-08-2011, 10:49 PM	#2
corbinc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 55	Re: how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? It certainly has a higher ride than stock. Did you check the springs/shocks/pitman arm for branding? __________________ '91 Chevy K1500 Z71, 5.7l

03-08-2011, 11:58 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? it's got a 3 inch body lift for sure but I doubt anything else. Only way to tell is if it has a block between the rear spring and axle, or an add a leaf, which is harder to tell, but if so it's only 2 inches if that, front torsion bars can be cranked up too, no way to know on that one really unless the bolts are bottomed out. The blocks being seen is an easy fix, it's called gap gaurds or make your own. Same goes for up front and raising the rear bumper to match. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

03-09-2011, 12:06 AM	#5
Tony_SS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 643	Re: how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? If a 2 or 3" body lift is done, are there any other mods like steering that need to be fixed?

03-09-2011, 12:53 AM	#6
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? just a steering shaft extension from what I've seen. it comes in the kit. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

03-09-2011, 09:08 PM	#7
marty_badbowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: toccoa georgia Posts: 19	Re: how do i know if my truck has a suspension lift on it? yea i thought it was probably just a body lift, thanks for the help guys.



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