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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: murraygmc on December 04, 2008, 06:11:53 am
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my coworker told me he had a small lift blocks 4 my truck 2.5 in frount and 3 in back dose any one know if this will allow 33 12 50 tiers thans if not is the blocks worth messing with
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They should allow the tires to clear. Not recommended for extreme off road use, but will work if you dont try to jump it over hills ;D
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lol cool i really didnt want to spend the money on a sup lift
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Lift blocks on the front are a bad idea.
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why is lift blocks a bad idea what willl it mees up
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why is lift blocks a bad idea what willl it mees up
No because if they come out you will lose control since that is the steering axle.
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Definitely stay away from lift blocks in the front. Either add a leaf or get a lift kit.
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ok guys thanks 4 the info i you guys are the experts
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what kind of sup lift would b the cheepest and easey to install 2 fit 33 12 50 tiers then im looking to make it kinda mean looking after im done i might drop it in a mud hole once to c what it has but thats about it
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Cheapest, add a leaf and rear blocks. Longer shocks and a steering arm. You can buy a 4" lift with shocks and u-bolts pretty cheap too.
something like this. If you shop around you'll find many company's with free shipping like jc whitney
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-2-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ120341548773QQcmdZViewItem
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-6-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ140285241879QQcmdZViewItem
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your the best thanks
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I hate blocks myself. I think it's worth the extra money for the kit with full springs. In Michigan front blocks are illegal to run too.
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really, shure didnt know that it would b cool if thare was a web site that had clear truck laws 4 each state
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really, shure didnt know that it would b cool if thare was a web site that had clear truck laws 4 each state
not sure where but I have seen that site
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It is on Rough Countrys site:
http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html
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It is on Rough Countrys site:
http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html
That's where I have seen it, thanks.
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cap and vil is thare any yhing u dont know thanks lol
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Cheapest, add a leaf and rear blocks. Longer shocks and a steering arm. You can buy a 4" lift with shocks and u-bolts pretty cheap too.
something like this. If you shop around you'll find many company's with free shipping like jc whitney
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-2-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ120341548773QQcmdZViewItem
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-6-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ140285241879QQcmdZViewItem
That first link to ebay is a local shop around here. They are about 45 minutes from me and good guys. Used to be davies offroad
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Free shipping too http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse/c-10101/s-10101/p-100000268442/mediaCode-ZX/appId-10612246/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:10000026844210612246
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It is on Rough Countrys site:
http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html
Georgia sucks! It says you can't modify bumper height more than 2 inches HIGHER OR LOWER than OEM.
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it would b nice to live in Wyoming or north Dakota no laws sweet
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In Md. your not supposed to touch the suspension any but as long as you don't go around with strait pipes, spinning tires your good in the country, as far as going into the city with a Redneck Truck lol you better bring backup. but Md also offers "historic" plates which means no inspection but also limits the amount you can drive the vehicle in MD its only on the week ends or to events theres other reasons why you can dive but those are the main and like b4 with the lift cops only bother you if your making an ass out of your self and if you do they will bust your balls on everything. De also offers "historic" plates but they call them "antique" plates but you do have one inspection you have to pass its the first one. check with your state about that to on there dmv web site
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heres an article peterson's did about front lift blocks
http://www.4wheeloffroad.com/techarticles/suspension/131_0708_4x4_front_lift_blocks/index.html
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Good article, thanks
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dunedigger, what size tires are you running and with what lift. I have the donor truck for my extended cab and am getting ready to put it on, and am trying to figure what tire size i want to run. I dont think the 38's on the donor truck will fit without the body lift, and am trying to steer clear of the body lift. I am thinking 35x12.50x15s with the 6 inch suspension lift.
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In Md. your not supposed to touch the suspension any but as long as you don't go around with strait pipes, spinning tires your good in the country, as far as going into the city with a Redneck Truck lol you better bring backup. but Md also offers "historic" plates which means no inspection but also limits the amount you can drive the vehicle in MD its only on the week ends or to events theres other reasons why you can dive but those are the main and like b4 with the lift cops only bother you if your making an butt out of your self and if you do they will bust your balls on everything. De also offers "historic" plates but they call them "antique" plates but you do have one inspection you have to pass its the first one. check with your state about that to on there dmv web site
I've read recently that lifts in MD are in fact legal to a limit. It was 28" to the bottom of the frame for 1/2 tons and 30" for most 3/4 and 1tons. Tires can't stick out passed the fenders or flares more then the size of a quarter(mine were 6" passed the flare back in the day). I believe the headlight can't be more then about 54" high and tail lights were 72".
I have historic plate on mine and will test laws when I get aroudto lifting it. I drive it on a regular basis in the summer with no problems.