Complete build change. Lifted 2wd

[c10-72 II]

I'm liking the stance! What year control arms spindles and rotors did you use? All people told me to do to lift my c20 is get one ton springs.

[Devil Pup]

Originally Posted by c10-72 II

I'm liking the stance! What year control arms spindles and rotors did you use? All people told me to do to lift my c20 is get one ton springs.

Thanks! that was the common until a board member found a way to put 88-98 chevy lift spindles on. It requires 1967-87 3/4 ton lower control arms, 88-98 upper and lower ball joints, 88-98 spindles, bearings, rotors, calipers etc...and if you plan to run a sway bar, the tie rods have to be moved to the top of the spindle but keep in mind what wheels you're running as this puts the tie rod really close to the lip.

[c10-72 II]

Originally Posted by Devil Pup

Thanks! that was the common until a board member found a way to put 88-98 chevy lift spindles on. It requires 1967-87 3/4 ton lower control arms, 88-98 upper and lower ball joints, 88-98 spindles, bearings, rotors, calipers etc...and if you plan to run a sway bar, the tie rods have to be moved to the top of the spindle but keep in mind what wheels you're running as this puts the tie rod really close to the lip.

Cool thanks....so you are running a 73-87 cross member and control arms I read in your last post? You think a 78 G20 van cross member would give the same results as the 73-87 truck cross member? Just about identical

[hewittca]

Cool build! I'm strictly a member of the drop spindle crowd and didn't even realize they made lift spindles like that. Looking forward to seeing how this thing turns out.

[Devil Pup]

Originally Posted by c10-72 II

Cool thanks....so you are running a 73-87 cross member and control arms I read in your last post? You think a 78 G20 van cross member would give the same results as the 73-87 truck cross member? Just about identical

Yes i swapped the whole cross member to a late model 73-87. I believe the van suspension should be the same. Only thing i can think of is the steering box is not the same but other than that i believe the front cross member is identical. Might wanna double check though. Do you have access to a van or what would be the reason not to use the truck cross member?

Originally Posted by hewittca

Cool build! I'm strictly a member of the drop spindle crowd and didn't even realize they made lift spindles like that. Looking forward to seeing how this thing turns out.

Gettin exciting. gonna be swapping the body over soon so i can actually see how tall it sits.

[c10-72 II]

Originally Posted by Devil Pup

Yes i swapped the whole cross member to a late model 73-87. I believe the van suspension should be the same. Only thing i can think of is the steering box is not the same but other than that i believe the front cross member is identical. Might wanna double check though. Do you have access to a van or what would be the reason not to use the truck cross member?

I stripped a 78' chevy van a couple years ago and have the entire front suspension, steering column, and steering box from it. Was gonna convert my 74' k5 blazer to 2wd but gonna lift it instead.

[Devil Pup]

Originally Posted by c10-72 II

I stripped a 78' chevy van a couple years ago and have the entire front suspension, steering column, and steering box from it. Was gonna convert my 74' k5 blazer to 2wd but gonna lift it instead.

Oh that makes sense. Ya i believe the suspension is all the same but sounds like if youre gonna lift it id stay 4x. way more capable. I wanted to go 4x4 but couldnt seem to locate a frame so the 2wd lift is goin down