2WD Lift?

[Mobius]

I've been reading some threads, and doing some Googling, and it doesn't seem like there's much available. I'm buying a 2WD '77 Chevy 3/4 ton longbed from my wife's Grandfather, and I'd like to lift it. I see 4X4 kits everywhere, but haven't had much luck locating anything for the 2WD models. Any help? I'm thinking a couple inches and 33's would be my goal. I'd rather not body lift it. I prefer the extra frame clearance and suspension movement.

 

[bucket]

Without completely re-engineering the front suspension, you won't gain any more travel than stock. About all you can do these days is run a set C30 coils to gain a little height. 33's should fit fine, especially if the wheels aren't too wide or have too little backspacing.

It's possible to adapt lift spindles meant to fit an '88-'98 truck, but those might not even be in production anymore.

 

[Mobius]

I was afraid of that. Thanks. Are you thinking 33's will fit without modification, or with the D30 coils?

 

[Skweegle89]

You say you don't want a body lift, but to me it sounds like your best option. I have one that I'm looking to replace but really only because my 4 speed shifter is so short. To me is sounds like a good idea for a 2wd, especially if it was just 2" to run 33s.


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[highdesertrange]

don't do it. the only thing you could do imho is to put 1ton springs in it, like bucket said. I don't like lift kits on any independent front suspension vehicles 2wd or 4wd. never good results. steering geometry goes out the window. highdesertranger

 

[350runner]

Put 1 ton springs on it and it'll ride like a brick. Here's a parts list for a 4 inch lift for a 2wd

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[bucket]

I was afraid of that. Thanks. Are you thinking 33's will fit without modification, or with the D30 coils?

I had a 2wd Blazer that fit 32's just fine, but a lot has to do with the width of the rim.

Put 1 ton springs on it and it'll ride like a brick.

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I disagree. A C30 does not ride like a brick, they actually ride nice... not much stiffer than a C10. I think the springs are simply taller more than they are stiffer.

 

[350runner]

With the parts listed a person can maintain a smooth factory C10 like ride. With factory C10 springs.

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[bucket]

With the parts listed a person can maintain a smooth factory C10 like ride. With factory C10 springs.

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That's all fine and dandy, but it only works if those spindles are still available and you want several inches of lift. And the truck in question is a 3/4 ton anyway.

 

[Mobius]

Thanks for all the info and opinions, folks. I'll figure out what I'm going to do once I actually have the truck in my possession.

 

[kleedus]

http://www.roughcountry.com/catalogsearch/result/?f=88+c10+spindle&q=88+spindle

 

[350runner]

Ok... so whats different in the spindle listed then the one I posted? If its different we have found another option that should be noted for future inquires.

 

[kleedus]

I don't know I just did a quick search and found it

I think rough country is a vendor on this site ask them in their forum