Does a lift kit exist for 2wd 79 c10?

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It's been done...there's a guy that did his using 3/4 ton a arms, and a lift spindle for an 88 up truck.
I had it saved, may have been my old phone.
I'll get back with ya, lemme look
 

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Yeah, that's a nice looking rig. Stumbled upon it years ago, researching another possible project.
Wound up selling that truck
 

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I’ll say no, since it’s not something anyone should doo to a 2wd ttruck unless it’s getting a legit prerunner suspension. Lol
And those trucks are bada$$
 

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That 2wd is a good fakeout! Looks good and All the suspension looks clean and stock.
 

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I did this on my 85 3/4 crew. It was a little fussy trying to get the ball joints figured out, but not too demanding. Bought lift spindles from spindlesource. Disclaimer- I only used those particular ones because they were all I could find that would accept a hub for my 8-lug wheels.

I had previously tried lift springs and coil spacers before that and they were a definite fail. Almost impossible to get them installed and even once they are the lower arm is permanently at full droop. Pulled them off and threw them away.
 

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I did this on my 85 3/4 crew. It was a little fussy trying to get the ball joints figured out, but not too demanding. Bought lift spindles from spindlesource. Disclaimer- I only used those particular ones because they were all I could find that would accept a hub for my 8-lug wheels.

I had previously tried lift springs and coil spacers before that and they were a definite fail. Almost impossible to get them installed and even once they are the lower arm is permanently at full droop. Pulled them off and threw them away.
How’s it look slocody? Have any pictures? I’ve been trying to research this as well.
 

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