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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 09:01:55 am

Title: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 09:01:55 am

It was quite the project this past weekend, but with some help from good friends, I took my 2" lift with 33s off and put the 4" lift with 35s on. 

The first pick is the ride height before we got started. 

Then we just tore into it.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: fitz on January 23, 2015, 09:16:45 am

That's a great looking truck.
How does it ride?
Any pictures of the new set up?

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:33:11 am

We decided to take off the front clip to get better access to everything, but mostly to replace the radiator support and wheel well.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:35:40 am

Made sure to change the oil while we were in there ;)

It did look like a bomb went off in the driveway. I'm sure the neighbors were calling the HOA.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:37:49 am

Used POR 15 on frame, wheel well covers, radiator support and front axel. 

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:40:45 am

Then it was putting it all back together. New shocks (bilisteins), new brakes, brake lines, etc.

New to me 35s and front and rear springs.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:43:33 am

By Monday night she was ready for the commute on Tuesday ;). Nothing like having a deadline. 

I ended up taking it in for ball joint replacement. We ran out of time on that, but she drives like new. So much fun. Wish I had done this sooner.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:44:11 am

No suspension build is complete without a new steering wheel ;)

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:44:58 am

I think that covers most of it fitz. Sure was a wild weekend of work, but we got 'ER done.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 10:49:11 am

Here is a good ride height comparison.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: LTZ C20 on January 23, 2015, 10:52:52 am

Looks really good! Can't even tell you had the whole front apart. Nice job. Love the rims.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 11:29:40 am

Thanks LTZ! I was amazed at how well it came back together. Wasn't perfect, but we did it.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 11:58:43 am

I  also have to give a shoutout to CultHero from Pirate4x4 who was the inspiration and catalyst in making this project a reality. I could not have done it without his help and guidance.  His build on Pirate4x4 has been fun to watch too: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/chevy/1796434-resurrecting-truckasaurus.html

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 09:35:43 pm

Oh, and don't forget the $40   cup holder for the Starbucks... Now I can't shift into reverse.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: enaberif on January 23, 2015, 09:46:16 pm

Such a dramatic difference but I would be looking at lowering the back end to level out the truck.

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 23, 2015, 09:49:39 pm

Enaberif I'm going to head the other direction and pic up an EZ inch by DIY4X.com to lift the front.

http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=128

(http://diy4x.com/cart/image/cache/ex%20inch-400x400.jpg)

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: enaberif on January 23, 2015, 10:06:33 pm

LOL that works too!

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: Captkaos on January 24, 2015, 10:24:37 am

Looks Good!

Title: Re: 2" to 4" Lift in 3 days
Post by: CA Big Red on January 24, 2015, 10:34:51 am

Thanks Captkaos! I'm having wrenching withdrawals this morning. ;)