Need about 3-4" of lift for 1975 Jimmy

[Mike Phillips]

Purchased some 35" Boggers for my 1975 Jimmy and did a test fit and found I need about 3-4" more lift.  My truck came with a 4" Pro Comp Suspension lift and I'm wondering if there's a safe, low-buck way to get some more lift in the suspension as I don't want to do a body lift.

Here's a shot of of the clearance with the tires pointed straight ahead... turning the front wheels rams the tires into the lip of the fender.







Also, there's going to be a little more weight on the front end as I'm swapping out the small block and installing a big block.

Most of the 6" and 8" lift kits are over $1000.00 and that's not in the budget right at this time.  I could cut the fenders but would prefer not too...

Suggestions?

[Dragon]

Well Pro-Comps 4" Setup is generally Rear Blocks w/UBolt Kit,New Front Spring Packs, Steering Arm, with Front & Rear ES3000 Shocks...

I would suggest you check out Off-Road Designs Shackle Flip Kit, and go from there......  If the truck is mainly street driven, as opposed to serious Trail Driving, I would do the 4" Shackle Flip, and either an Add-A-Leaf or swap to 2" Blocks(Personally Blocks would be the fastest thing I would eliminate, with all of the Hoorors I have seen/heard/experienced with them).... 
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm
Honestly to get a Better idea of a direction to go, why not contact the guys at ORD, and pick their brains on what you are trying to do, along with what you already have to work with....

[cracker0169]

http://www.ntwonline.com/73-87_GM_1_2T_6_SYSTEM_W_SHOC_P12770C825.cfm

http://www.ntwonline.com/73-87_GM_1_2T_8_SYSTEM_W_SHOC_P12775C838.cfm
Does this help?

[Mike Phillips]

Perfect.  The Flip Kit and the new leaf spring suspension kits were exactly what I was looking for.


Thanks!

 

[cracker0169]

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