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#1
Lift Kits
The truck is a 1998 chevrolet silverado extended cab 3rd door with 4WD, and I want it lifted.
Searching on ebay I find that a 3" BODY lift is about $250. I assume when it says body lift that this means the stock shocks can be used.
I have also found that a 4" SUSPENSION lift is about $1000, and although 4" would be nice, I dont want to spend this kind of money.
So my question is, if I were to get the 3" body lift, will this accomadate the stock shock absorbers? Here is the link: http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...=BL113&cat=113
And can someone tell me what the difference is between a suspension lift and a body lift?
What is the biggest size of tire I will be able to run with no rubbing if I install a 3" lift?
Searching on ebay I find that a 3" BODY lift is about $250. I assume when it says body lift that this means the stock shocks can be used.
I have also found that a 4" SUSPENSION lift is about $1000, and although 4" would be nice, I dont want to spend this kind of money.
So my question is, if I were to get the 3" body lift, will this accomadate the stock shock absorbers? Here is the link: http://store.4wheelingplus.com/prodd...=BL113&cat=113
And can someone tell me what the difference is between a suspension lift and a body lift?
What is the biggest size of tire I will be able to run with no rubbing if I install a 3" lift?
#2
We ought to have a lift FAQ section.
A body lift just raises the body, and shouldn't affect your suspension.(Turbulence aside)
So you should be able to get away with the old shocks.
The suspension lift(usually preferable for practical considerations)
lifts everything above your axles. This will usually mean you need new shocks, so check to see if the suspension package you're buying includes them.
Many shops don't lift trucks that old because of problems they encounter in the process.
In the event you decide to proceed, expect to run into a couple of "revoltin' developments".
With a three or four inch lift, I'd stay away from any tires larger than the Chrysler Building.
A body lift just raises the body, and shouldn't affect your suspension.(Turbulence aside)
So you should be able to get away with the old shocks.
The suspension lift(usually preferable for practical considerations)
lifts everything above your axles. This will usually mean you need new shocks, so check to see if the suspension package you're buying includes them.
Many shops don't lift trucks that old because of problems they encounter in the process.
In the event you decide to proceed, expect to run into a couple of "revoltin' developments".
With a three or four inch lift, I'd stay away from any tires larger than the Chrysler Building.
#3
thanks for the advice. I really dont want to spend tons of cash pputting on a lift kit. I do take it offroad now and than, but not enough to make it worth a lift kit. I llike the way the truck looks when it is just a bit taller than they are stock.
Im thinking about putting new blocks and U-bolts in to get an extra 1.5-3 inches in the back. Ive also heard that by tightening the torsion bars can get you an extra 1-3 inches, depending on the truck.
As you can probably tell, ive never done any lifts before. If someone could tell me whether or not it is possible to tighten the torsion bars to get an extra few inches and how this would be done, that would be great.
Also, can someone tell me how much of a lift I can get in the back by putting in bigger blocks and U-bolts?
the truck is a 1998 Chevrolet silverado 1500 4X4 BTW
Im thinking about putting new blocks and U-bolts in to get an extra 1.5-3 inches in the back. Ive also heard that by tightening the torsion bars can get you an extra 1-3 inches, depending on the truck.
As you can probably tell, ive never done any lifts before. If someone could tell me whether or not it is possible to tighten the torsion bars to get an extra few inches and how this would be done, that would be great.
Also, can someone tell me how much of a lift I can get in the back by putting in bigger blocks and U-bolts?
the truck is a 1998 Chevrolet silverado 1500 4X4 BTW
#4
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Yes you can crank the torsion bars to gain lift in the front if you do just make sure to get an alignment afterwards. and in the back it depends on how big of a block you put back there
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rivereye is correct when saying you will run into problems with an older truck....do it right the first time,sometimes when body lifts are on you will notice pinon angle change,maybe need extended brake lines,maybe some extended linkages,..
get some coil spacers(cheap lift) and do a shackle flip in the rear
get some coil spacers(cheap lift) and do a shackle flip in the rear
#7
He Brent! What's up with a "Lift" FAQ section?
Apparently lifts are popular among the uninitiated.
If you're not sure about lifts, try to get somebody with experience to help you. You'd be amazed what a couple leaf springs in the rear and a couple twists on a Torsion Bar Adjuster will give you, 2 or 3 inches is actually quite a LOT.
And don't forget 992door's advice, always get an alignment afterwards, so you don't ruin your ride or tires.
Apparently lifts are popular among the uninitiated.
If you're not sure about lifts, try to get somebody with experience to help you. You'd be amazed what a couple leaf springs in the rear and a couple twists on a Torsion Bar Adjuster will give you, 2 or 3 inches is actually quite a LOT.
And don't forget 992door's advice, always get an alignment afterwards, so you don't ruin your ride or tires.
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#8
Ok I think I'm going to try cranking up the torsion bars and getting blocks for the rear. Anyone know what size of block I should put in? I'm thinking a 2 or 3 inch will be good. I'm not sure if 3" will be to big, etc. I'm going to order the blocks and ubolts but I'm not sure what size to get.?!
Thanks again for the advice
Thanks again for the advice
#9
An additional leaf spring or two per side from a junkyard will give a more functionally substantial lift at approximately the same cost.
Try asking around to see what different block heights look like, IMO I'd start with 2" blocks, and go from there.
Try asking around to see what different block heights look like, IMO I'd start with 2" blocks, and go from there.