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12-08-2017, 06:57 PM
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1968 C10 Lift?
I would like to lift my '68 C10 to above 1/2 ton stock height (it is currently lowered with drop springs). Something similar to more of a 4WD stance/height. Any recommendations on the easiest, best, and/or cheapest way to accomplish this? Thanks
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12-08-2017, 07:54 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
How rough a ride can ya tolerate ?
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12-08-2017, 08:03 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I’m going to be doing this shortly myself. I’ll be using lift spindles in the front for 4”, and blocks out back for 2”, giving it a level stance that will clear 33” tires and maintain a factory ride and alignment.
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12-08-2017, 10:30 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
What lift spindles can you buy?
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12-09-2017, 12:36 AM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
Sounds like lift spindles are the way to go. I have been told before some guys would use 3/4 springs to try and add some height but also sacrifice their ride at the same time. Thanks for the info.
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Before I tell you where I am, Sheriff, there's just one thing I wanna say. You must be part coon dog, 'cause I've been chased by the best of them, and son, you make 'em look like they're all runnin' in slow motion. '68 C10 SWB V8 TH350 Factory 12 bolt posi |
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12-09-2017, 12:38 AM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
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Before I tell you where I am, Sheriff, there's just one thing I wanna say. You must be part coon dog, 'cause I've been chased by the best of them, and son, you make 'em look like they're all runnin' in slow motion. '68 C10 SWB V8 TH350 Factory 12 bolt posi |
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12-09-2017, 12:02 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
Yeah, spindles won't affect the ride. I don't think 3/4t or 1t coils yield more than an inch. I mean, look at a C/20. Does it sit like a 4wd? You can't get much lift in the suspension before killing geometry, ability to properly align. The tires have to play a roll in the taller look. I want to know about what spindles we can use.
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12-10-2017, 10:50 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
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 . They are still being manufactured for the time being, probably soon to be discontinued. The kit they make consists of these 4” lift spindles for the front, 2” blocks and extended u bolts for the rear, and new shocks. It runs around $1300, and the spindles alone are $700 
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12-11-2017, 07:32 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I remember a company making them years ago but not sure of the name... Fabtech?
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12-12-2017, 11:34 AM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I've searched, but can't find the original post, so my apologies to the original poster, but here is a list of parts I saved just for this:Install 1988 - 1998 Chevy 4 inch lift spindles.
Parts List: 88-98 Rough Country lift spindles 88-98 Raybestos PG ball joints 88-98 C2500 LD 6 lugs rotors and calipers Moog 6454 HD springs. Belltech 1 3/8" sway bar 73-87 C30 lower A-arm 73-87 C10 upper A-arm |
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12-12-2017, 11:45 AM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
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12-12-2017, 12:40 PM
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
There is a write up in FAQ listing all the parts for using 88-98 spindles for the purpose of a disc brake conversion. A lot of people used to do this to keep 6 lug pattern up front, and using easy off the shelf parts. You can use 5 lug rotors as well. When I saw this lift kit on a truck in the junkyard, I remembered you can use the spindles on our trucks, so I pulled everything off...spindles, springs, upper control arms. Fabtech makes NICE stuff
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