2wd Lift kit?
i have a 1971 2wd and was wondering if there is a lift kit out there for it. If so what kind? plz and thanks
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ya idk but im not just looking for a lift kit im looking for anything that will get it up in the air :)
that is something to look in to thanks Travis |
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dont replace it with 1 ton springs!!! i did that and it works, but the ride is ROUGH! you feel like you have no suspension whatsoever in the front. You can order rubber spacers for your original 1/2 ton coil springs that work wonders. you will need a realignment for the front end afterwards.
For the rear put some blocks under the leafs. You could order some helper spring for the rear, but that will make it a rough ride in the rear. also, air bag helpers will work without making it rough, but they are more expensive and not necessary unless you are hauling a lot of weight |
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i know i had a feeling that it would be a rough ride if i did that thas why i said it is someting to look into
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Back in the day, when I was building AMT model cars, the height was adjusted by the placement of the axle in the blocks that went into the chassis.
On my '69, lowering was done with spindles. It would seem that the best way to elevate the chassis would be to position the front axle stub lower on the spindle, effectively raising the chassis. If the goal is to imitate a pre-runner, it's gonna be special-made stuff that lets you do it. I don't think there's gonna be anything available, otherwise. |
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i have a 74 with the lifting blocks in rear (2") and 1/2 ton springs with spacers on mine. make it sit pretty level
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well i think im going custom cuz i have got a friend whos dad is manager of team green racing with kawasaki and he knows everybody whoknows everybody so i will probably get something custom
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use your resources if ya got em
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Just go to a spring shop and get a set of springs made which have similar spring rates to what you now have, but with a couple of extra coils. This should give you about a 3" lift in the front. Anymore than 3" and you'll probably need tubular upper control arms made to clear the front suspension crossmember. Fabtech used to make the springs and upper control arms, as well as an upper ball joint spacer for the 73-87 chevy. This was easily adaptable to our trucks. But in looking at their site, I don't see the 73-87 stuff anymore.
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Iam trying to find one. I have pics of a 1985 pro comp lift and the frame and everything looks the same as my 72 frame
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ya it does as far as i can see
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Yeah, up to 87 will work on 67-72 front cross members, but you'll also need all the drag links and tie rods for 73-87. I've used stock 73-87 components on my 67.
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Forgot to ask, so Pro Comp makes a kit?
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Anyone know if coil spring spacers are available for the fronts of our trucks?
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Travis:
Look up Rancho RS6500. They are supposed to provide 1.5" lift to the front of a C20. They have me curious. |
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I purchased a 69 truck a year or so ago that had the Fabtech arms and 3" springs for the front. It also had some lifted leaves for the rear. I pulled it off to go in a "different direction". It's all on my shelf getting dusty. If you're interested shoot me a PM. It isn't the cheapest stuff... but a good way to accomplish what you are looking to do.
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http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...crmyspace4.jpg
YOU SHOOTING FOR THIS LOOK????????...........:haha: |
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Nope. See this thread. He got Porterbuilt's parts.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282398 FabTec linc 2wd lift 73-98 go to the bottom of the page. http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/ap...3-98c1500.html How high do you want to go? They have a 7" kit or you could used the 3" spring and ball joint angle adapter. |
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So what would you recomend for a truck that has 4 wheel coil springs?
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When I bought El Scorcho (PO named it) it had 3" aluminum lift spacers at all of the body, radiator support panel, and and bed mounts. (2WD coils all around). PO had to extend the master cylinder brake lines and extend the steering shaft. No other mods that I saw. He extended the steering shaft by drilling out the shear pins in the middle and drilling new holes. Remember that when you do this, the bumpers stay with the frame.
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