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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: js9234 on January 14, 2005, 10:54:00 am

Title: Lift Kit and Install
Post by: js9234 on January 14, 2005, 10:54:00 am

What is a good 6" Lift Kit for a 81 shortbed? Where can I get one at a good price and how hard is it to install? I will be putting 35's on it.

Title: Re: Lift Kit and Install
Post by: roundedline on January 18, 2005, 10:16:00 am

Any of the top brand companys make good lifts.  ToughCountry states they have the best ride: www.tuffcountry.com/suspe..._6987.html

And they are reasonably priced.  Of course you are going to get different opinions from different people.

As for how hard, you basically have to remove the complete suspension/axles from the truck.  It will probably take a novice a complete weekend or more to do the install.

Chris Lucas
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Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: Re: Lift Kit and Install
Post by: BigBowTie75 on February 23, 2005, 04:54:00 pm

dont any of yall get you leaf springs re arched anymore

Title: Re: Lift Kit and Install
Post by: micrys5150 on April 23, 2005, 08:31:00 am

As cheap as new leaf springs are from various sources it is as cost effective to swap them out, than to get them re-arched. I highly recommend replacing rear springs than putting blocks under them for a lift...