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MyDad'sTruck · 02-09-2013, 10:26 PM

If anyone can recommend manufacturers of a 3 or 4 inch lift and any other needed equipment, I would appreciate it. MN doesnt have a lot of vintage vehicles so its hard to find around here. THanks!

Chevymaniac · 02-13-2013, 04:11 AM

No lift kits for your year of truck. Will have to piece together a lift kit. There is a thread on here done by Mr-Jack, which has a good write up on what he used to achieve his lift. Hope this helps you out.

vectorit · 02-13-2013, 12:25 PM

Call Deaver Suspension.
They build new systems, and I have talked to them before about my '68 K20.
www.deaverspring.com

The deal with the 67-68 is that the OE springs are wider at the shackle than the 69-72 versions, so in order to use the 69-72 spring you will have to use a steal collared bushing and a spacer in each side to center them in the shackle.

I am shopping for new springs right now, but I am looking for 2" or 2.5" lift.
Deaver systems only offer 4" and up, so I am looking else where like Skyjacker at the moment.

Member "Mt Man Chad" did a little write up on using 69-72 springs on his burb.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=456901&page=4

**Stocker** · 02-13-2013, 12:29 PM

Here's a link to Mr-Jack's inquiry thread, which contains some info and links: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391934

And here's his build thread (His truck is a '67 btw): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478707

cmy_1972 · 02-13-2013, 07:44 PM

Call Skyjacker in West Monroe, LA. I have a 69 4 X 4 and a 72 Jimmy and have Skyjacker 4" lifts on both. They are awesome and ride so good. http://skyjacker.com/

I got the kit with new front and rear springs, shackles, front and rear shocks, front steering stabilizer and everthing. Make sure you ask for the frame bushings that go in the frame on the rear mount of the front springs. They do not come in the kit and they are only $25 extra

MyDad'sTruck · 04-06-2013, 08:56 PM

This has been helpful, thanks guys!

MyDad'sTruck · 04-06-2013, 09:21 PM

If you find the 2.5 inch lift, please post results and info. I think 4 is too high for me too. love the history of the truck, we bought ours brand new too.

02-09-2013, 10:26 PM	#1
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. If anyone can recommend manufacturers of a 3 or 4 inch lift and any other needed equipment, I would appreciate it. MN doesnt have a lot of vintage vehicles so its hard to find around here. THanks!

02-13-2013, 04:11 AM	#2
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. No lift kits for your year of truck. Will have to piece together a lift kit. There is a thread on here done by Mr-Jack, which has a good write up on what he used to achieve his lift. Hope this helps you out.

02-13-2013, 12:25 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. Call Deaver Suspension. They build new systems, and I have talked to them before about my '68 K20. www.deaverspring.com The deal with the 67-68 is that the OE springs are wider at the shackle than the 69-72 versions, so in order to use the 69-72 spring you will have to use a steal collared bushing and a spacer in each side to center them in the shackle. I am shopping for new springs right now, but I am looking for 2" or 2.5" lift. Deaver systems only offer 4" and up, so I am looking else where like Skyjacker at the moment. Member "Mt Man Chad" did a little write up on using 69-72 springs on his burb. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=456901&page=4 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU Last edited by vectorit; 02-13-2013 at 12:34 PM. Reason: added link

02-13-2013, 12:29 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. Here's a link to Mr-Jack's inquiry thread, which contains some info and links: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391934 And here's his build thread (His truck is a '67 btw): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478707 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-13-2013, 07:44 PM	#5
cmy_1972 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minden, Louisiana Posts: 3	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. Call Skyjacker in West Monroe, LA. I have a 69 4 X 4 and a 72 Jimmy and have Skyjacker 4" lifts on both. They are awesome and ride so good. http://skyjacker.com/ I got the kit with new front and rear springs, shackles, front and rear shocks, front steering stabilizer and everthing. Make sure you ask for the frame bushings that go in the frame on the rear mount of the front springs. They do not come in the kit and they are only $25 extra

04-06-2013, 08:56 PM	#6
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. This has been helpful, thanks guys!

04-06-2013, 09:21 PM	#7
MyDad'sTruck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minneapolis Minnesota Posts: 70	Re: Stock 68 1/2 ton 4x4 Needs Lift - Help. If you find the 2.5 inch lift, please post results and info. I think 4 is too high for me too. love the history of the truck, we bought ours brand new too.



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