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4mosaic · 03-06-2013, 10:22 PM

I have a 65 K-10 navy issue Stepside 4x4 that I need to lift about 4inches. Since the lift isn't made aftermarket I'm trying to see what others are doing here. This particular truck has a factory block lift already in the rear but want an all spring lift rather than any blocks. I could have springs made but want any suggestions from those who have done the lift and what obsticales they faced.
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travz500 · 03-06-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 4mosaic

I have a 65 K-10 navy issue Stepside 4x4 that I need to lift about 4inches. Since the lift isn't made aftermarket I'm trying to see what others are doing here. This particular truck has a factory block lift already in the rear but want an all spring lift rather than any blocks. I could have springs made but want any suggestions from those who have done the lift and what obsticales they faced.
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Well custom made is the only thing really on mine I put the suspension from a 87 8" lift it was a lot of work on the front rear was easy here are a couple of pics if you look at NY build thread there are more
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**Captainfab** · 03-07-2013, 02:29 AM

I'm afraid you will likely have to do what travz500 and jonzcustomshop have done. That is convert the truck to the '73-'87 suspension, which have lift springs available. Something similar that can be done is to use the 52" spring conversion brackets on the front and a shackle flip on the rear, with about 4" springs, and you should be close to 8" of lift.

http://www.diy4x.com

62 short step · 03-07-2013, 08:59 AM

This is what I did to my 61.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036

03-06-2013, 10:22 PM	#1
4mosaic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gainesville, va Posts: 6	1965 K-10 4x4 lift kit? I have a 65 K-10 navy issue Stepside 4x4 that I need to lift about 4inches. Since the lift isn't made aftermarket I'm trying to see what others are doing here. This particular truck has a factory block lift already in the rear but want an all spring lift rather than any blocks. I could have springs made but want any suggestions from those who have done the lift and what obsticales they faced. Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2013, 02:29 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1965 K-10 4x4 lift kit? I'm afraid you will likely have to do what travz500 and jonzcustomshop have done. That is convert the truck to the '73-'87 suspension, which have lift springs available. Something similar that can be done is to use the 52" spring conversion brackets on the front and a shackle flip on the rear, with about 4" springs, and you should be close to 8" of lift. http://www.diy4x.com __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-07-2013, 08:59 AM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1965 K-10 4x4 lift kit? This is what I did to my 61. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=333036 __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20



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