2" suspension lift in a 67-72 2wd truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zyggy72 · 09-13-2003, 04:23 PM

Anybody do a suspension lift on a 67-72 2wd truck? How did they go about lifting the front? Any parts, pics, ideas, suggestions? At this point anything will help.

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-15-2003, 11:23 AM

See pics in sig link. 2" heavy duty tuff country springs up front. Removed factory block(approx. 1") in rear and added 2" block and an add-a-leaf. Actually got about 3" of lift, nothing has settled. I've had some hvy loads since installing lift (2 tons sand, 1800lbs concrete pipes a couple others) real pleased with results.

67'ShortMonster · 09-15-2003, 02:21 PM

Keep in mine that 67 and 68 had longer springs in the rear. A 69 to 72 "kit" will not fit these two years on the rear of a 4x. You can move the spring hanger... or buy custom springs.

Dusti · 09-16-2003, 08:35 PM

zyggy72 wants to lift a 2 wheel drive not a 4x4.
Not sure how you would lift a 2 wheel drive.the back you could use blockes but not sure obout the front.

Bob W

67'ShortMonster · 09-16-2003, 10:08 PM

LIFT A 2WD TRUCK ? Now that is confusing... Why...?

Dusti · 09-16-2003, 11:38 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 67'ShortMonster
LIFT A 2WD TRUCK ? Now that is confusing... Why...? [/QUOTE

Good question.my 3/4ton sits up high enough,I have had people ask me if it 4-wheel drive

Bob W

zyggy72 · 09-18-2003, 02:55 AM

The front of my 3/4ton squats pretty low and with the new rearend setup that I am putting under her makes the nose point toward the ground. The rear of the truck is raised about 3 - 4 inches with the new rearend setup and I would like to lift the front at least 2 inches to nearly even her out. I also prefer to have to get up into the truck than have to sit down into it.

Custom 68 · 09-18-2003, 10:02 AM

Your front springs may (probably) are just worn out. a PO may have heated or cut them.

stepn67 · 09-18-2003, 03:23 PM

I put a set of block springs on the front of my 67 and got about 2 inches of lift.

stepn67 · 09-19-2003, 11:34 AM

That should read "Big Block Springs" not block springs - BTW I did this on my 67 1/2 ton just to level it out a bit without dropping it, but am now working on dropping it all they way around.

zyggy72 · 09-19-2003, 04:36 PM

I was considering replacing my springs with the 1-ton/big block springs anyway, I was wondering if there were other options.

09-20-2003, 05:50 AM

Eaton Springs will make you a set of coil springs that are just like the originals in your truck with 2'' lift for 159.00

zyggy72 · 09-20-2003, 08:58 AM

Cool, thank you Linus0014, I will definitly look into those Eaton Springs.

09-20-2003, 01:44 PM

www.eatonsprings.com

**JIMs70GMC** · 09-26-2003, 07:57 AM

RANCHO has a 2wd lift kit for 73 and up that may work with 72 and down. Seen it in a classic industries catalog.

pooz911 · 10-05-2003, 02:26 PM

I have the Rancho front springs installed in my 1971 3/4 ton 2wd chvy and a 3 inch body lift on 33 inch bfg mud terrains.... I f you need any info, let me know.

Jim

10-20-2003, 05:28 PM

Just in case you guys didn't know, you can use 73-87 upper/lower control arms, springs, spindles, outer tie rods, control arm bushings, and ball joints. If you use these items, you need to use all of them at once, meaning you cant do upper/lower control arms w/o ball joints........They will bolt up with no special welding or whatever.....

09-13-2003, 04:23 PM	#1
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	2" suspension lift in a 67-72 2wd truck? Anybody do a suspension lift on a 67-72 2wd truck? How did they go about lifting the front? Any parts, pics, ideas, suggestions? At this point anything will help.

09-15-2003, 11:23 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	See pics in sig link. 2" heavy duty tuff country springs up front. Removed factory block(approx. 1") in rear and added 2" block and an add-a-leaf. Actually got about 3" of lift, nothing has settled. I've had some hvy loads since installing lift (2 tons sand, 1800lbs concrete pipes a couple others) real pleased with results. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

09-16-2003, 08:35 PM	#4
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	zyggy72 wants to lift a 2 wheel drive not a 4x4. Not sure how you would lift a 2 wheel drive.the back you could use blockes but not sure obout the front. Bob W __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

09-16-2003, 11:38 PM	#6
Dusti Not Dusti,just Bob Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Camas,Wa Posts: 247	[QUOTE]Originally posted by 67'ShortMonster LIFT A 2WD TRUCK ? Now that is confusing... Why...? [/QUOTE Good question.my 3/4ton sits up high enough,I have had people ask me if it 4-wheel drive Bob W __________________ 72 cheyenne super 1/2ton 89 camaro

09-18-2003, 10:02 AM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Your front springs may (probably) are just worn out. a PO may have heated or cut them. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-15-2003, 02:21 PM	#3
67'ShortMonster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canda Posts: 73	Keep in mine that 67 and 68 had longer springs in the rear. A 69 to 72 "kit" will not fit these two years on the rear of a 4x. You can move the spring hanger... or buy custom springs.

09-16-2003, 10:08 PM	#5
67'ShortMonster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Canda Posts: 73	LIFT A 2WD TRUCK ? Now that is confusing... Why...?

09-18-2003, 02:55 AM	#7
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	The front of my 3/4ton squats pretty low and with the new rearend setup that I am putting under her makes the nose point toward the ground. The rear of the truck is raised about 3 - 4 inches with the new rearend setup and I would like to lift the front at least 2 inches to nearly even her out. I also prefer to have to get up into the truck than have to sit down into it.

09-18-2003, 03:23 PM	#9
stepn67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 140	Front End Lift I put a set of block springs on the front of my 67 and got about 2 inches of lift.

09-19-2003, 11:34 AM	#10
stepn67 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 140	2wd lift That should read "Big Block Springs" not block springs - BTW I did this on my 67 1/2 ton just to level it out a bit without dropping it, but am now working on dropping it all they way around.

09-19-2003, 04:36 PM	#11
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	I was considering replacing my springs with the 1-ton/big block springs anyway, I was wondering if there were other options.

09-20-2003, 05:50 AM	#12
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Eaton Springs will make you a set of coil springs that are just like the originals in your truck with 2'' lift for 159.00

09-20-2003, 08:58 AM	#13
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	Cool, thank you Linus0014, I will definitly look into those Eaton Springs.

09-20-2003, 01:44 PM	#14
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	www.eatonsprings.com

09-26-2003, 07:57 AM	#15
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	RANCHO has a 2wd lift kit for 73 and up that may work with 72 and down. Seen it in a classic industries catalog. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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10-05-2003, 02:26 PM	#16
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	I have the Rancho front springs installed in my 1971 3/4 ton 2wd chvy and a 3 inch body lift on 33 inch bfg mud terrains.... I f you need any info, let me know. Jim

10-20-2003, 05:28 PM	#17
Linus0014 Guest Posts: n/a	Just in case you guys didn't know, you can use 73-87 upper/lower control arms, springs, spindles, outer tie rods, control arm bushings, and ball joints. If you use these items, you need to use all of them at once, meaning you cant do upper/lower control arms w/o ball joints........They will bolt up with no special welding or whatever.....

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