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Old 12-06-2012, 08:42 PM   #1
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I want to add 2" of lift

I want to lift my 73 Cheyenne 2" since my previous experience was a jeep Cherokee can I build a spring pack or will blocks do the job my truck does not see much off road mostly street time thank you in advance for your help
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Old 12-06-2012, 08:59 PM   #2
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Re: I want to add 2" of lift

2 inch blocks in the back and springs up front will get it done for super cheap.
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:23 PM   #3
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Re: I want to add 2" of lift

will this change my steering box angle
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:47 PM   #4
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Re: I want to add 2" of lift

You will not make any adjustments to the steering box. If anything you will just need to get a longer pitman arm. a 2 inch lift will consist of 2 inch blocks in the back, u bolts, hardware, springs for the front, longer pitman arm (if needed).. oh yeah and brake lines and shocks maybe. You could probably get away without lowering the transfer case and not lengthening your driveline with a 2".
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Old 12-06-2012, 09:48 PM   #5
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Re: I want to add 2" of lift

You can install a lift on these trucks in 8 hours if you have big jack stands, a breaker bar, and a torch.
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Old 12-09-2012, 07:34 PM   #6
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You can install a lift on these trucks in 8 hours if you have big jack stands, a breaker bar, and a torch.
I'm in the same position I want a 2.5 lift or 2 inch if its possible I have a half ton 4x2 10 silverado.I would really like to know what springs to get in the front details please.I will be looking online to buy everything ships around here are filled with morons.
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Old 12-09-2012, 08:14 PM   #7
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I'm in the same position I want a 2.5 lift or 2 inch if its possible I have a half ton 4x2 10 silverado.I would really like to know what springs to get in the front details please.I will be looking online to buy everything ships around here are filled with morons.
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cant do too much for for 2 wheel drive. Moog # 6104 will bring the front up a little.
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Old 12-10-2012, 04:49 PM   #8
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cant do too much for for 2 wheel drive. Moog # 6104 will bring the front up a little.
Well that's supprisingly damn useless 2x4s ain't worth a damn anyway I know I can get a 2 inch so someone needs to show me the way as what springs to buy.my front is sagging like a fat lady after 25 years of use when I hit bumps I hit the bump stops god knows how many times my fender has chipped my 31 inch mud tires on 15 inch.
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:24 PM   #9
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Well that's supprisingly damn useless 2x4s ain't worth a damn anyway I know I can get a 2 inch so someone needs to show me the way as what springs to buy.my front is sagging like a fat lady after 25 years of use when I hit bumps I hit the bump stops god knows how many times my fender has chipped my 31 inch mud tires on 15 inch.
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Old 12-07-2012, 01:31 AM   #10
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Re: I want to add 2" of lift

If its a 4x4 skyjacker makes a 2.5 inch lift kit.One thing i would add is a steering box brace the 4x4 trucks are known for cracking the frame around the steering box bolts.
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