lift for a 2 wheel drive truck ?

[kleedus]

I have a 78 c10 and I have been tossing around the idea of lifting it 3 or 4 inches

has anyone done it looking for ideas on how to do it

I just use the truck for dump runs and as a beater to haul stuff

I don't need it to perform off road just want to fit 33'' tires and not loose to much ride quality or drivability. without spending a small fortune on the truck

the rear is easy blocks or a shackle flip just not sure on the front


I have had a couple quick thoughts

reverse z the frame lift instead of drop (not sure I like this idea)

space the whole front cross member down 3 or 4 inches then figure out the steering (not sure on this either)

I can't find a lift spindal for the truck I thought someone makes them but have not found them

 

[kleedus]

after a little more research I think a body lift will be the easiest way for me to go to keep my ride quality and drivability

 

[89Suburban]

I had a 3" body lift on a '79 Dodge D-100 and on an early 80's Olds Cutlass.

 

[Driver4r]

i had a 3" body lift on a '79 dodge d-100 and on an early 80's olds cutlass.

why?

 

[89Suburban]

why?

I grew up underneath power lines.

 

[bucket]

There used to be a couple 2wd lifts available but they have been long discontinued I think.

I had a '79 2wd K5 with a set of 32x11.5's that cleared great. I don't think you would need much lift for 33's, maybe a set of HD 3/4 ton coils would do the trick. Lift spindles for the GMT 400 might still be available, maybe they could be adapted?

 

[NJ_mullet_style]

C20 suspension/springs should lift it

 

[NJ_mullet_style]

My 3/4 burb with 33s

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[rpcraft]

Cute doggo first and foremost, and the problem you will have with tires larger than 31 inches is when the front springs compress it will compress considerably more than a 4wd compresses so the wheel well is going to eat your tire much more easily. That being said you could swap c20/30 springs but it's going to ride like a c20/30. If given any option I would probably call a spring company and ask them for a progressive lift spring so that you do not lose a lot of ride quality and you might get 2 inches from that but still combine it with a body lift if you want more.

 

[MikeB]

I'd just use the stiffest front springs you can find. Maybe Moog #5464 springs would give you enough room for 33" tires. They are specified by Moog for C20 and C30. $65 + shipping at Rock Auto.

As mentioned above, the ride will be stiff, but I'd suspect they would give you 2"-3" more clearance when compressed by your 1/2 ton truck.

 

[dvdswan]

maybe big block springs would do the trick too. just a thought.

 

[Big Chip]

I'd ask this guy.

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