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1969k10stepside · 10-18-2007, 09:57 PM

Well,you may remember me having lift kit issues with the rear being higher.Well,I found a '72 Short K10 with a 6" lift and I photochopped the color I want to paint the truck on it,and it looked good sitting that high..So instead of lowering the back,I'm gonna raise the front.Now I just need to get some reasonably priced 6" lift front springs...
Here is the pic I photochopped (Or what ever you want to call it) And there is even mud on it so it looks like it's just been offroad!
I think this is a wise move since I could use the extra clearance for the 35s...
Then I'll use the 4" lift springs and some rear blocks to raise the K/5...it should look fine with 33s and a 4" lift,it doesn't look tall with the 2" lift..Do you think I'll need to lengthen the front driveshaft with a 6" lift?
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toomanytoyz · 10-18-2007, 10:07 PM

Good Job Dustin,

I think you made the right Choice, More Clearance is allway's a Good Thing..............

Rick

eedgell · 10-20-2007, 04:27 PM

That is the perfect lift, stance for these trucks IMO. Good move. What is the color called, besides the obvious blue?

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 05:46 PM

It's pretty close to GM laser blue but I dont know what color it exactly is.I will probably choose a little lighter of a color...

va_tlc · 10-20-2007, 07:10 PM

yer gonna get a nose bleed

**special-K** · 10-20-2007, 08:11 PM

Is that a different color?

How do you tint that?

6" is tough!That`s what I have for my shortbed.The front driveshaft could use about an inch or so.

1969k10stepside · 10-20-2007, 11:01 PM

Hey,that's the truck..before I changed the color.Tim,I have a program where I can alter the color to a point,if you got a truck that you want me to change the color on,let me know and I'll see if I can do it..if not leave it to the photoshop people..it needs to be either a full one color,or a two,or even 3 tone,etc..just not green fender,blue hood,orange bed,etc.

earl87gta · 10-21-2007, 02:06 AM

Looks good cant go wrong with a 6next you will be going to an 8. I have a six and Im wanting to go too 8. so I can get 38s or maybe 40s its a never ending battle with me.

bigtruck81 · 10-21-2007, 03:29 AM

very addictive... i dont even have my 93 together yet, and i already want to ditch the efi, the 80E, all the interior, go bigger, and ditch the $1300 worth of brand new 37" goodyear rubber.

Bishops Trucks · 10-21-2007, 04:06 AM

Looks good Dustin. I like that blue, I think that is going to be the color of the stripes on my Z/28 with a black body.

**special-K** · 10-21-2007, 09:29 AM

Bromo Seltzer Blue

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10-18-2007, 09:57 PM	#1
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Decided to lift the truck higher Well,you may remember me having lift kit issues with the rear being higher.Well,I found a '72 Short K10 with a 6" lift and I photochopped the color I want to paint the truck on it,and it looked good sitting that high..So instead of lowering the back,I'm gonna raise the front.Now I just need to get some reasonably priced 6" lift front springs... Here is the pic I photochopped (Or what ever you want to call it) And there is even mud on it so it looks like it's just been offroad! I think this is a wise move since I could use the extra clearance for the 35s... Then I'll use the 4" lift springs and some rear blocks to raise the K/5...it should look fine with 33s and a 4" lift,it doesn't look tall with the 2" lift..Do you think I'll need to lengthen the front driveshaft with a 6" lift? Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-18-2007 at 10:00 PM.

10-18-2007, 10:07 PM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Good Job Dustin, I think you made the right Choice, More Clearance is allway's a Good Thing.............. Rick

10-20-2007, 04:27 PM	#3
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher That is the perfect lift, stance for these trucks IMO. Good move. What is the color called, besides the obvious blue? __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

10-20-2007, 05:46 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher It's pretty close to GM laser blue but I dont know what color it exactly is.I will probably choose a little lighter of a color... Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 05:47 PM.

10-20-2007, 07:10 PM	#5
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher yer gonna get a nose bleed __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

10-20-2007, 08:11 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Is that a different color? How do you tint that? 6" is tough!That`s what I have for my shortbed.The front driveshaft could use about an inch or so. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-20-2007 at 08:19 PM.

10-20-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Hey,that's the truck..before I changed the color.Tim,I have a program where I can alter the color to a point,if you got a truck that you want me to change the color on,let me know and I'll see if I can do it..if not leave it to the photoshop people..it needs to be either a full one color,or a two,or even 3 tone,etc..just not green fender,blue hood,orange bed,etc. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 10-20-2007 at 11:02 PM.

10-21-2007, 02:06 AM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Looks good cant go wrong with a 6next you will be going to an 8. I have a six and Im wanting to go too 8. so I can get 38s or maybe 40s its a never ending battle with me. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-21-2007, 03:29 AM	#9
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher very addictive... i dont even have my 93 together yet, and i already want to ditch the efi, the 80E, all the interior, go bigger, and ditch the $1300 worth of brand new 37" goodyear rubber.

10-21-2007, 04:06 AM	#10
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Looks good Dustin. I like that blue, I think that is going to be the color of the stripes on my Z/28 with a black body. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

10-21-2007, 09:29 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Decided to lift the truck higher Bromo Seltzer Blue. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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