2wd 1972 402 lift?

[SnowGecko]

I got a dilemma...

The truck is a 1972 Longhorn 2wd with a 402cid and 3 spd, it's all original.

I want to lift it to put larger tires, but not convert to 4wd. I don't care if it's 'year' correct, Ideally, I'd like to see 31's to 33's under this truck. I know it's a reach but that's the tire goal, and lift will be needed to clear the front fenders on our 'curb/driveways'.

What do I need?

and thanks for any tips/advice.

[SnowGecko]

found this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=203445&page=2

hey you can use 88-98 lift spindles to lift a 67-87 truck with 3/4 ton lower control arms, but since your using 88-98 spindles you need to use 88-98 rotors and calipers.

im doing this conversion on my 86 and hopefully ill be done soon i will post pictures.

which year lower 3/4ton control arms do u use? the 67-87 or the 88-89? thanks oh yeah how much lift do these lift spindles come in? thanks!

you use the year of your trucks 3/4 ton lower, it just accepts the larger balljoint of the 1988-1998 spindle

and they make 2 inch, 4 inch, and possibly 6 inch but im not sure

so the recipe is

72 3/4 lower control arms
88 4 inch drop spindles with brakes setup

bolt and go... this seems too easy.

[OARNGESI]

31s will fit stock

[SnowGecko]

THANKS!

scratch that... well I def want bigger, lets go 33's - 35's... lol

[kwmech]

I've got 285-75r/16s on my 3/4 ton and they fill out the wheel wells really nice. About 31-32'' tall. Anymore than that will rub without a lift on the front

[SnowGecko]

you guys are killing me... lol

yes, a 285/75r16 is just shy of 33... its like a 32.8x11.2r16
I'm more looking for a 33x12.5r16 to a 35x12.5r16 'ish' tires, I love the wide tire look.
I'm sure with a stock 4wd they would fit all day long. but I'm working 2wd.

the lift is for my satisfaction, not just tires.

is there anyone that has lifted a 2wd c10 longhorn?

[Devil Pup]

Im in the process of lifting my 2wd. Heres a link to the thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728388