Does a lift kit exist for 2wd 79 c10?

[Nolimit206]

Hi all,
I'm having a hell of a time trying to find a lift kit for my 79 c10 2wd. Only thing I found was a YouTube video of a complete tear down with different parts welded and such.

Anybody have some advice? Looking to put some 35s on it and nothing crazy. Maybe a 6in max?

 

[PrairieDrifter]

You can probably get 2 inches out of the front. Never more. Get a half ton 4x4. I was young once too and wanted a lifted truck. Bought a 70 c10 asked the same question. Not worth it on a half ton, now swapping a 1 ton to 4x4 is different in my eyes. K10's are the most PLENTIFUL squarebodies out there.

Main story is you won't get more than 2 inches out of the front on a c10 even if you can it'll ride like a 1 ton im sure.

 

[bucket]

Yup. You can get a couple inches with heavy C20 or C30 springs, but that's about it. There used to be a 2wd lift kit available, but that's been gone for a couple decades.

I've got a C20 with 35's. It required a little fender trimming.

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[Craig 85]

I know on our '89 Caprice police packages used the larger 1/2 ton brakes (12" rotors). I believe regular Caprices used 11". You may looks at some of the lift spindles for "B" GM cars.

https://liftabrand.com/Product/4-12
These are 4.5"

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[85K304SPD]

Its not happening on a 2wd without a torch and welder. Not worth it. 35s are for 4 wheel drive trucks. Very hard on a half ton, and would probably suck to drive. Put the right size tires on there and drive the wheels off of it!! Advice.

 

[DoubleDingo]

I saw a C20 lifted 4 inches before, it was a 67-72 truck. They made a big block of metal to go between the frame and the cross member for the front suspension, and I have no idea how they raised the rear, may have been similar with a big block of metal to relocate the control arms down away from the frame. For the longest time I thought it was a 4x4 until I saw it parked somewhere and noticed it had independent front suspension just like my '65 C20. It looked cool but it was pointless as it couldn't do anything a K Truck could unless it was on paved roads. Somewhat apples to oranges with a 67-72 versus a 73-87 C Truck, except the fronts are basically the same.

 

[squaredeal91]

As much as i dislike them, Body lift..

 

[PrairieDrifter]

I wonder how the donk guys do it?! Those have to be some scary drivin rigs lolol.

 

[bucket]

I know on our '89 Caprice police packages used the larger 1/2 ton brakes (12" rotors). I believe regular Caprices used 11". You may looks at some of the lift spindles for "B" GM cars.

https://liftabrand.com/Product/4-12
These are 4.5"

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They shared rotors, but the Caprice spindles are basically the same as the A and F body spindles. You can use them to put the big brakes on say, a '79 Camaro. If you use an '89-'92 1LE rotors, you even retain the 5x4.75 bolt pattern.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

I was looking to lift the front of my c30 a bit to level it. Found a 1.5 inch coil spacer block.
Is that possible at all?

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[PrairieDrifter]

I was looking to lift the front of my c30 a bit to level it. Found a 1.5 inch coil spacer block.
Is that possible at all?

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I'd be interested in how they think they could get an 1.5 out of spring spacers lol. I've seen those twisty style ones before, that's the only way I can picture it somewhat working. But I'm pretty sure those are prone to falling out. Or is it like a modern style where it somehow sits on the end of the spring?

Obviously you aren't worried about ride quality lol. Might as well decompress the coil spring and weld a couple pieces of flat strap to about 2/3 of the coil spring while spreading it lol

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

I'd be interested in how they think they could get an 1.5 out of spring spacers lol. I've seen those twisty style ones before, that's the only way I can picture it somewhat working. But I'm pretty sure those are prone to falling out. Or is it like a modern style where it somehow sits on the end of the spring?

Obviously you aren't worried about ride quality lol. Might as well decompress the coil spring and weld a couple pieces of flat strap to about 2/3 of the coil spring while spreading it lol

Well the way it looks, is that its like a block that sits between the spring and the spring perch in the upper a arm, just spaces the spring down so the lower a arm rides lower... maybe. Idk.

And yeah, no worried about ride, that truck rides horrible anyway. That short witg HD 1 ton springs, its a brick. Say bye to your kidneys.

 

[AyWoSch Motors]

I'd be interested in how they think they could get an 1.5 out of spring spacers lol. I've seen those twisty style ones before, that's the only way I can picture it somewhat working. But I'm pretty sure those are prone to falling out. Or is it like a modern style where it somehow sits on the end of the spring?

Obviously you aren't worried about ride quality lol. Might as well decompress the coil spring and weld a couple pieces of flat strap to about 2/3 of the coil spring while spreading it lol

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[PrairieDrifter]

Like so??

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That would probably be your best bet. I would sure HATE doing that job though, straight to the danger zone lol. Would probably need a real good spring compressor.

 

[squaredeal91]

I used pucks/ spacers like above on my bronco to lift it back in the day. They worked decent