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Offline Cowman85

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cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« on: April 01, 2009, 08:48:48 PM »
Hi i am looking to lift my truck enough to clear a set of chevy/gm 03 2500hd rims, i do the occasional trail, riverside now and then but nothing extreme.

I can get a pair of new 1 ton springs for the front, lift blocks for the back right? do i need to change out my leaf springs as well?

My main concern is the brake lines and steering arm, i'm hoping with that small of lift that i will be alright. I am a student so price is a huge factor.
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 09:31:44 PM »
The rims should clear no problem. What size tires are you gonna run?
 I dont think the one ton springs are going to help much since you already have a 3/4 ton. I have 265/75-16s on Oldyellers truck and dont have much trouble.
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 10:16:22 PM »
not sure, they are stock 4x4 i think.
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 10:49:59 PM »
The wheels won't be a problem and I know for a fact up to a 265/75/16 tire will be fine.

I put 3/4 ton HD (or 1 ton LD, whichever way you want to look at it) front springs on mine and 1.5 lift blocks in the rear (I already had HD rear springs).

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In the front shots The angle is different, but look how the control arms angle chenged.  I haven't had any problem with it hitting the bump stops, even though it looks fairly close, and I've been on some nasty roads.
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2009, 06:35:00 AM »
Same size tires, different wheels, stock (over 500,000 mile) suspension.

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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2009, 01:22:22 AM »
i cant wait to get mine, they look sooo much better!
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2009, 01:07:10 AM »
So which springs do i get for my 3/4. i have the 350 in it should i just get the springs for the 454 or c30 springs for a 454??
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2009, 06:52:31 AM »
Based on new info I have been told, if you can fiind C30/454 springs , go for it. I know from experience that 3/4 ton-454 springs would help.
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2009, 10:44:08 PM »
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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2009, 10:03:58 AM »
hd coils and 3" body lift on 32s

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Re: cheap 2-4" lift for 86 3/4 2wd??
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2009, 10:43:14 AM »
i also have a 3/4t 2wd and i can put 32" tires with 16" rims and they dont rub on the front so you wouldnt need to put any lift at all....but if you want to i would do the 1ton springs and lift block in the back
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