What 6" lift to buy...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matt_good · 11-03-2014, 07:03 PM

Hi! I'm interested in installing a 6" lift kit on my 1972 K series Cheyenne. I'd like to collect some opinions on what brand to go with. Also, I realize that I'll probably have to have the driveline lengthened. Does anybody have a good pic of there 6" lift? Thanks!

andrewmp6 · 11-04-2014, 04:17 AM

Do you want to off road it or will it be more of a on road truck?

**special-K** · 11-04-2014, 08:24 AM

I always answer this question with Tuff Country EZ-Rides because they have the best quality and price while being made in the USA. If you don't buy them local, the best place is www.suspensionconnection.com . That is actually direct from Tuff Country.

6" lift, 10" wheels, and 315/75-16 tires (35/12.50)

matt_good · 11-04-2014, 09:15 AM

Oh yeah good point! Mostly highway with a little mild off roading i.e. camping

backwoodsK20 · 11-17-2014, 02:10 PM

Actually i'm in the market for a 6" lift and found Skyjacker to be slightly less than Tuff country. Take a look.
Skyjacker:
http://4wheelonline.com/SkyjackerSus...9_catcontainer

Tuff country:
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/166104.html

Redcap · 11-17-2014, 03:51 PM

http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/

I went with custom springs for a high spring rate.

Got Smoke? · 11-17-2014, 06:24 PM

I want to replace my worn sagging Rough Country's (NOT false advertising) with some new springs, I've heard good things about Zone Off Road. Anyone have any experience with them? I can purchase 4" springs for $85 a side directly from Zone. 6" are only $105 a side.

http://zoneoffroad.com/display?ma=9&...274&ca=41&un=1

backwoodsK20 · 11-18-2014, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got Smoke?

I want to replace my worn sagging Rough Country's (NOT false advertising) with some new springs, I've heard good things about Zone Off Road. Anyone have any experience with them? I can purchase 4" springs for $85 a side directly from Zone. 6" are only $105 a side.

http://zoneoffroad.com/display?ma=9&...274&ca=41&un=1

Looks good, but I don't believe the spring widths for 73-87 trucks are the same as ours. Can anyone confirm that?

**CUSTOM/10** · 11-18-2014, 02:09 PM

It looks like his truck is a 79 !

11-03-2014, 07:03 PM	#1
matt_good Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2	What 6" lift to buy...? Hi! I'm interested in installing a 6" lift kit on my 1972 K series Cheyenne. I'd like to collect some opinions on what brand to go with. Also, I realize that I'll probably have to have the driveline lengthened. Does anybody have a good pic of there 6" lift? Thanks!

11-04-2014, 04:17 AM	#2
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? Do you want to off road it or will it be more of a on road truck?

11-04-2014, 08:24 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? I always answer this question with Tuff Country EZ-Rides because they have the best quality and price while being made in the USA. If you don't buy them local, the best place is www.suspensionconnection.com . That is actually direct from Tuff Country. 6" lift, 10" wheels, and 315/75-16 tires (35/12.50) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-04-2014, 09:15 AM	#4
matt_good Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? Oh yeah good point! Mostly highway with a little mild off roading i.e. camping

11-17-2014, 02:10 PM	#5
backwoodsK20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 26	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? Actually i'm in the market for a 6" lift and found Skyjacker to be slightly less than Tuff country. Take a look. Skyjacker: http://4wheelonline.com/SkyjackerSus...9_catcontainer Tuff country: http://www.suspensionconnection.com/166104.html __________________ 1968 Chevrolet K20 4x4. 292 c.i., SM420 4 speed, Rockwell t-case, & '78 14-bolt FF diffs w/ Detroit Lockers. Built to hunt, fish and trail ride for days.

11-17-2014, 03:51 PM	#6
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? http://www.rockymountainsusp.com/ I went with custom springs for a high spring rate. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF Last edited by Redcap; 11-17-2014 at 04:09 PM.

11-17-2014, 06:24 PM	#7
Got Smoke? Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bethpage TN Posts: 42	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? I want to replace my worn sagging Rough Country's (NOT false advertising) with some new springs, I've heard good things about Zone Off Road. Anyone have any experience with them? I can purchase 4" springs for $85 a side directly from Zone. 6" are only $105 a side. http://zoneoffroad.com/display?ma=9&...274&ca=41&un=1 __________________ 97 Dodge 2500 12V NV4500... way to much to list. 79 Chevy K20 4" RC/37" GY OZ's 350/465/205.... restoration somewhere in the futue.... NEW: Project 88 Chevy R3500 3+3 / 88 V3500 3+3 combing two to make one....

11-18-2014, 02:09 PM	#9
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: What 6" lift to buy...? It looks like his truck is a 79 ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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