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diggin69 · 02-05-2004, 12:28 PM

Thinking of lifting the truck I just got but I'm not sure just yet....maybe some pics could help perswayed me? Thanks for any help......

milner · 02-05-2004, 02:56 PM

This is my 79,its not quite the lift you were looking for but I thought it might help. It is a 2 1/2"lift with 33x12.5s

diggin69 · 02-05-2004, 03:01 PM

That looks good. My truck is weird....... to me it just dont look 4 wheel drive & it doesnt sit that high... I just want to make it alittle more noticable.. I like the way yours sits, how did you do the 2 1/2" lift helper springs? dont look like a body lift at all..... thanks for the pic..... Digger

milner · 02-05-2004, 03:05 PM

Thanks,the lift was in when I bought it. The front are Rancho springs,the rear has an add-a-leaf and 1"block I believe. I was contemplating on going higher myself but since this is my daily driver I will save that for my 72K20.

Destructo · 02-05-2004, 03:17 PM

Thats my 85 with 4" of lift and 31's. I'm going to put 33x12.5's on it I think.

diggin69 · 02-05-2004, 03:54 PM

See that what I'm talking about.... That would look killer with some 33"s My wife thinks I'm over compinsating....lol but her new 03 wrangler with 4" & 33"s makes my truck look like a 2 wheel drive....lol I hate parking next to that.....Its like a woman with big hands.....lol

*1FaastC10* · 02-05-2004, 07:00 PM

well, if your wife says you're overcompensating, you must be. after all, she should know more than anyone else. :p

here's a pic of Tim's truck with 4" and 35s

*1FaastC10* · 02-05-2004, 07:04 PM

i guess it would help if i attached a pic, huh?

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-05-2004, 07:27 PM

It has 4" rugged trail lift and 35" mud kings on 15x10 wagon wheels.

BladeX · 02-05-2004, 11:02 PM

I got LOTS more pics if you want. Here is a sample.

6'' lift btw. Pic 1 post below. 86' GMC K1500

BladeX · 02-05-2004, 11:10 PM

Work damn you.

drink2mny · 02-06-2004, 12:27 AM

Here ya go
about 6 1/2 suspension and 2in body

Pont · 02-06-2004, 01:27 AM

Here's my old mans truck. 84 with a 4" lift and 33x12.50's

diggin69 · 02-06-2004, 10:32 AM

Thanks guys for the pics. Those trucks look great. Pont. your old mans truck looks sweat.... That is the look I'm trying to go for... Nothing to high with tires that fit right... I hate when trucks are lifted with tires to small or to big for the lift they used. I just like that stout look.. Hey Pont would it make it ride any different than it does now... Who makes a good lift...been looking at pro comp, & skyjacker soft ride kits... with 33's....

Destructo · 02-06-2004, 12:53 PM

Yeah, thanks for posting that 84 shortbed with 4" and 33's, I was wondering if my truck would be better off with 33's or 35's and now I know 33's will look great.

Pont · 02-06-2004, 10:07 PM

diggin, my dads truck has the ProComp lift and ProComp ES3000 shocks. It's rides about the same as stock or maybe just a little bit stiffer. I'm running the SkyJacker SoftRide on my truck and it definitely rides better than stock. I recommend the SoftRide lift but I have heard others say that the Rough Country (or was it Tuff Country) lifts ride very well also. Either way, I don't think you will sacrifice much ride quality with a 4" lift. Post pics when you get it done.......

Rob

Destructo · 02-06-2004, 10:44 PM

Rough country rides rough, I installed a all spring 4" lift and its pretty stiff. I'm hoping the bigger tires will help the ride out a bit, but being 19 years old the rough ride doesn't bother me much.

BladeX · 02-06-2004, 10:48 PM

Omg Tuff Country rides rough and then some.

i got the sx9000s which is 6 inch lift plus 35'' SS's and the ride is beyond rough ...lol i feel like im in a tank. with airplanes flying over me.

yfs200p · 02-06-2004, 11:39 PM

Heres mine, 86 4" Lift 33x12.50's

Destructo · 02-06-2004, 11:43 PM

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Originally posted by BladeX
Omg Tuff Country rides rough and then some.

i got the sx9000s which is 6 inch lift plus 35'' SS's and the ride is beyond rough ...lol i feel like im in a tank. with airplanes flying over me.

Tuff country ez-ride springs ride real nice from what I hear, not sure about their HD-springs, probably rough like Rough Country springs.

Pont · 02-07-2004, 02:13 AM

yeh, I can't speak personally on the Rough Country or Tuff Country, just what I've heard but now that Destructo has mentioned it, it was their ez-ride springs that I've heard about.

yfs, super nice truck! I would be honored to drive such a clean rig!

*1FaastC10* · 02-09-2004, 06:57 PM

Tuff Country EZ Rides are some of the softest springs on the market. i believe BDS offers the softest of everything available.

yfs200p · 02-14-2004, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pont
yfs, super nice truck! I would be honored to drive such a clean rig!

Hey Pont, thanks a lot man, i really appreciate it. Wanna trade? What i really want is a 67 four-by. Nah i love mine too much.
-NICK

Destructo · 02-14-2004, 03:15 PM

Here an updated pic after I put the 33x12.5s on it.

Pont · 02-15-2004, 04:48 AM

LOL, Nick, a trade would be nice but you don't wanna down-grade do you? LOL!

Destructo, sharp truck. I would be equally as proud to drive yours, with some shiny wheels of course! Black wheels just aren't my thing.......... Looks really good though..........

02-05-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	need pics of lifted 73-87 4-6" Thinking of lifting the truck I just got but I'm not sure just yet....maybe some pics could help perswayed me? Thanks for any help...... __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

02-05-2004, 02:56 PM	#2
milner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mandan,ND Posts: 268	This is my 79,its not quite the lift you were looking for but I thought it might help. It is a 2 1/2"lift with 33x12.5s Attached Images

02-05-2004, 03:01 PM	#3
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	That looks good. My truck is weird....... to me it just dont look 4 wheel drive & it doesnt sit that high... I just want to make it alittle more noticable.. I like the way yours sits, how did you do the 2 1/2" lift helper springs? dont look like a body lift at all..... thanks for the pic..... Digger __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

02-05-2004, 03:54 PM	#6
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	See that what I'm talking about.... That would look killer with some 33"s My wife thinks I'm over compinsating....lol but her new 03 wrangler with 4" & 33"s makes my truck look like a 2 wheel drive....lol I hate parking next to that.....Its like a woman with big hands.....lol __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

02-05-2004, 07:27 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Here's my old K5, It has 4" rugged trail lift and 35" mud kings on 15x10 wagon wheels. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-05-2004, 03:05 PM	#4
milner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mandan,ND Posts: 268	Thanks,the lift was in when I bought it. The front are Rancho springs,the rear has an add-a-leaf and 1"block I believe. I was contemplating on going higher myself but since this is my daily driver I will save that for my 72K20.

02-05-2004, 03:17 PM	#5
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Thats my 85 with 4" of lift and 31's. I'm going to put 33x12.5's on it I think.

02-05-2004, 07:00 PM	#7
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	well, if your wife says you're overcompensating, you must be. after all, she should know more than anyone else. :p here's a pic of Tim's truck with 4" and 35s

02-05-2004, 07:04 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i guess it would help if i attached a pic, huh?

02-05-2004, 11:02 PM	#10
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	I got LOTS more pics if you want. Here is a sample. 6'' lift btw. Pic 1 post below. 86' GMC K1500 Last edited by BladeX; 02-05-2004 at 11:23 PM.

02-05-2004, 11:10 PM	#11
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	Work damn you. Attached Images

02-06-2004, 12:27 AM	#12
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Got Mud Here ya go about 6 1/2 suspension and 2in body Attached Images __________________ Support The Board

02-06-2004, 01:27 AM	#13
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Here's my old mans truck. 84 with a 4" lift and 33x12.50's Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-06-2004, 10:32 AM	#14
diggin69 Southern but in Ohio!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Eaton,Oh. 45320 Posts: 467	Thanks guys for the pics. Those trucks look great. Pont. your old mans truck looks sweat.... That is the look I'm trying to go for... Nothing to high with tires that fit right... I hate when trucks are lifted with tires to small or to big for the lift they used. I just like that stout look.. Hey Pont would it make it ride any different than it does now... Who makes a good lift...been looking at pro comp, & skyjacker soft ride kits... with 33's.... __________________ 1969 C/10 3/4 ton 4x4 longbed custom, frame made from a 79 1972 custom-10 half/ton longbed 1980 1/2 ton 4x4 all original 350/350/205 with air Eaton,Oh rebelryder@hotmail.com

02-06-2004, 12:53 PM	#15
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Yeah, thanks for posting that 84 shortbed with 4" and 33's, I was wondering if my truck would be better off with 33's or 35's and now I know 33's will look great.



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02-06-2004, 10:07 PM	#16
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	diggin, my dads truck has the ProComp lift and ProComp ES3000 shocks. It's rides about the same as stock or maybe just a little bit stiffer. I'm running the SkyJacker SoftRide on my truck and it definitely rides better than stock. I recommend the SoftRide lift but I have heard others say that the Rough Country (or was it Tuff Country) lifts ride very well also. Either way, I don't think you will sacrifice much ride quality with a 4" lift. Post pics when you get it done....... Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-06-2004, 10:44 PM	#17
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Rough country rides rough, I installed a all spring 4" lift and its pretty stiff. I'm hoping the bigger tires will help the ride out a bit, but being 19 years old the rough ride doesn't bother me much. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-06-2004, 10:48 PM	#18
BladeX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kentucky, Ft. Campbell Posts: 287	Omg Tuff Country rides rough and then some. i got the sx9000s which is 6 inch lift plus 35'' SS's and the ride is beyond rough ...lol i feel like im in a tank. with airplanes flying over me.

02-06-2004, 11:39 PM	#19
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Heres mine, 86 4" Lift 33x12.50's Attached Images __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

02-07-2004, 02:13 AM	#21
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	yeh, I can't speak personally on the Rough Country or Tuff Country, just what I've heard but now that Destructo has mentioned it, it was their ez-ride springs that I've heard about. yfs, super nice truck! I would be honored to drive such a clean rig! __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

02-09-2004, 06:57 PM	#22
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Tuff Country EZ Rides are some of the softest springs on the market. i believe BDS offers the softest of everything available.

02-14-2004, 03:15 PM	#24
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Here an updated pic after I put the 33x12.5s on it. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-15-2004, 04:48 AM	#25
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	LOL, Nick, a trade would be nice but you don't wanna down-grade do you? LOL! Destructo, sharp truck. I would be equally as proud to drive yours, with some shiny wheels of course! Black wheels just aren't my thing.......... Looks really good though.......... __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

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