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Lift a 2wd 3/4t ??? *newbie*
Hi all, my name is John im from Sweden (North Europe), due to lack of good forums over here I hope its ok for you that I hang around here...
My language skills aint top notch so bare whit me :crazy: I have recently become owner of a 1976 2wd silverado c20 3/4t 6.2diesel th400 longbed. (engine from -85 blazer) Looks ok and works perfekt....But looks a bit nerdy. A few days ago I stumbled over a bargain, a set of new BFG 35" a/t So my medicine to solve this nerdyness would be to mount them together whit a lift. Here is where my problem starts. I understand that its totaly useless to lift a 2wd for any driving purposes, but hey, its the look I want and I have had my share of low rides. Due to this useless, liftkits on market for 2wd 8lug seems to be very small? (I cant find any) So what are my alternatives? 3-4" bodylift for start, and maby 2" blocks between the leafs and axel in the rear. But in the front I cant come up whit any good solutions. I allredy have the 3/4t springs (I think) so what should I do? Will take some pictures for you..... Please :help: |
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Welcome to the board
sry i have no knowledge of lifts. |
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The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.
Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear. BEFORE: http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...BeforeLift.jpg AFTER: http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...eAfterLift.jpg |
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Welcome to the forum John. We don't care where your from as long as you like to talk trucks. If these boys can't get your problems solved no one can. Your english is just fine too.
There's nothing wrong with wanting to lift a truck just for looks. Most of the 4wd's that are lifted never get used off road, so it doesn't really matter. |
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You can get a hold of Fabtech. They have a ball joint spacer and coil spring kit for a total of 3" lift. I just got one from the boneyard out of a '77 C10. Good Luck.
-Lance |
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welcome to the board... id love to see pics of before and after ( being your question was pretty well answered) as i have a 2wd and am thinking of possibly lifting it also..
And just for the fun of it my grandfather on my dad's side came to the US from Sweeden.. Gottenborg i believe was the area.. anyway once again welcome to the site |
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Thanks for fast replies!!:metal: will post some
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78 Chevyrado; nice truck!! 2 fast questions, 1.what size ore those tires of yours? 2. Let me just confirm what you are saying, there is the stock version front spring for the 3/4tons. And besides that one there is an hevy-duty one aswell?? Any dealer links? Those extra 2" would do it perfect whit a 4" body lift and 2" blocks in rear! All body liftkits I have seen is max 3", is there problems whit an extra 1" up to 4", safety issue, funny look? |
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Smells a bit pricey? And are they still in production for our body? |
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Project pics will be there, lots of stuff to be done, paint, interior, lift etc.... Yes, there was a lot of people emigrating to usa from sweden. Funny to see many of the old swedish after-names in modern media made in the states. Ericsson, Larson etc |
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1. My tires are 265/75/16 2. correct, there are 2 stock versions. I bought moog springs, The Light duty springs are Moog PN#6452 The heavy duty springs (like I have) are Moog PN#6454 They are $87.79+ shipping at Rockauto.com. You can get them there or just do a search for "Moog 6454". I got my rear lift blocks from superlift, they are very good quality parts IMO. |
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i'm working on a friends 79 c-25 that has a
3" body lift and it is going to have heavy duty coils when the new bushings come and it will be rolling on 33 to 35" tires, and it will be used as a farm truck, when I work on it again i'll snap some pics |
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dang it.. I had this whole big reply typed up.. and when I finally went to post it something happen and it was lost forever..
So to sum up what I had typed.. You can only lift the front end so far with a coil.. about 3", due to the upper control arms hitting the upper coil spring buckets.. see picture.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...6&d=1171078488 Also notice the angle or the ball joints and tie rods, this will cause them to wear faster. The best lift would be to use a lift spindle though nobody currently makes them for our trucks.. A company called AIM did but you can ask/search on here and you probably won't find anything good said about them. I have heard/seen people use the 88-98 lift spindles but this was on 1/2 ton trucks.. not 3/4 ton.. I contemplated using the 88-98 spindle on my 82. A body lift would be fine if you dont wheel it hard or haul heavy loads in the bed. Though I tend to stay away from them if at all possible. Another option is to use fiberglass fenders... you can run 35" with no lift. Fenders: http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...2&cat=9&page=1 Bedsides: (Not sure if they are for short or long beds or if it even matters) http://glassworksunlimited.com/shop/...&cat=10&page=1 Blazer with glass fenders and 35"s: http://www.mkparker.com/goose/ |
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Thanks for stepping in Prerunner1982. That's the kind of info he really needed.
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[QUOTE=78 Chevyrado;2950446]The body lift will be where you'll have to get most of the lift from. You can swap in a set of Heavy Duty 3/4 ton coil springs (stock replacements) in the front and put lift blocks in the rear.
Here's a before and after pic of my 78 C20 2wd, after swapping in Heavy duty coil springs up front (aprrox. 2 inch lift) and 1.5 inch lift blocks in the rear. where did you get your conversion lug nuts at? |
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you dont need conversion lug nuts, you just replace the springs up front and add a block out back
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AHHHHHHHH JUST CHANGE THE WHOLE THING OVER TOO A 4X4.:ito:
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Dual thread 9/16" lug nuts are here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...=p4506.c0.m245 |
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Well get one...:)
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Ok let me re-phrase... I have one but it is on blocks and minus an engine awaiting a new frame. Maybe someday... :waah:
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Well I don’t know if this helps but I’m running 31” tires on my stock height 79 C15 2wd, I like the way it looks with the bigger tires but I’m not in to the lifted trucks so much. Here’s some pics and welcome to the board.
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Running an 8 inch wide rim versus a 10 inch will help in clearance issues as well. A narrower rim will pull the shoulder of the tire in a bit allowing a bit more clearance.
As the others have stated, your real problem is going to be with the front to have the needed room. You may still have to do some trimming on the stock fenders, especially at the back to make them clear even with both a body and suspension lift. If it was a 4x4, you could fit 35s with 4 inches of lift easily. Since it's a 2wd you are about 2-3 inches behind in ride heght to start with. Good luck with your project, and be sure to post up pics of your truck, and welcome to the board! ...Joe |
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Hi again fellas!
Sorry that I am the slowest f*cker in shoes... The lift is now done and the 35ers is mounted to the 16inch rims. Total lift was 5" (only bodylift) had to leghten the steeringshaft and gearselector rod. Yes, as you said the fender needed som cutting... Remain to do: fix rust, lift rear bumper and new paint... Would like to say more pics are comming but in this pace its better to shut the f*ck up... :( Before pic: http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8954/p2905091444.jpg By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04 Bed lifted 5": http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5108/p2905091527.jpg By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04 After pic: Whit 35" and 5" bodylift http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7264/p1406091410.jpg By subitus, shot with KC910 at 2009-09-04 |
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John- That looks mean as hell. All it needs now is a brush gaurd and some driving lights....:metal:
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John first Id like to say :hi: and :welcome2: to the forum, you wont find a greater bunch of guys and gals, all willing to help you out.
second, Thats one sweet truck you have cant wait to see what else you do to her. good luck , and keep the pictures comming because the guys here love pictures. Randy |
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i need to look at this when i get that far with mine
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a 5 inch body lift!!??? where did you find that?
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How does your truck currently look? What engine do you have in there? Your truck is very much to level, slightly lifted look I want for my 70 c20. Let me know. Thanks! |
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