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Considering 2" body lift on 94. Opinions?

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redz 4x Enthusiast

redz 4x

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Not much of a body lift fan, but I am considering a 2" to give me enough clearance for 36" tires on 15x12" rims.  I have to go a bit taller then normal to accomodate the wider rims, otherwise I am sure I could put 36" tires on a 15x10" rim now.

 

I have done 3 body lifts on pre-87 chevy's.  Pretty straightforward, had to get the clutch linkage extended, custom bumper brackets, and modifying the fan shroud for fan clearance.  Is that all I need to consider on the 94?  What kit would you recommend?  Does it have the bumper brackets?

 

Thanks!

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I would go with a performance accessories kit. And get the gap guards. Most people that go with a 2" usually regret it and would've rather had a 3". BUT I see you already have a suspension lift and need a liitle more to clear so a 2" may be fine.

 

 

Sorry not 100% familiar with '94. But on my buddies '95 (full size blazer) we just did a 3". Performance Accessories kit includes front bumper brackets only. On another '95 I did a 2" and we modified the rear bumper to move it up a bit, notched the frame and drilled new holes. I'm sure a shop could do it better, or make a bracket for it.

 

Install on the '95 was straight forward. It was an automatic with cable shift (so only had to pull the cable more thtrough the floorboard). 4x4 w/ manual  shift (only needed re adjusting not even lengthened. No problems. Spacers went between the 2 halves of the fan shround (unlike my HD the shroud is lowered). relocated e-brake, a little other misc stuff and done in 1 day. Gap guards were used to fill in the gaps between body and frame. Both guys are happy with the results. The one with the 2" the guy said he would have rather had a 3", but that is the only lift on the truck.

Good luck.

 

KK

Frank S Senior Enthusiast

Frank S

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Not to get off topic here but I've gotta say,you've had/apparently still have some nice vehicles Karl.

i went through the pics on your website and it's pretty impressive.

 

Really like the K5's in there but I have to say that the Firebird is very sweet and probably my favorite.  :thumb:

Polaris Man Enthusiast

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I put a 2" BL and then a 3" BL on my 94(signature) then took the BL off and put a 6" Pro Comp. The BL are really easy to put on. Only took me around 4 hours the last time I put one on which was the 4th time Ive put one on a 88-98 Chevy. PA BL come with front bumper relocation brackets. A manual you dont have to change anything and auto's come with a spacer rod but I never put that in. My 4wd lever didnt need any adjustment. They come with fan shroud spacers,steering shaft spacer, gas filler spacer, and E Brake riser. So it is pretty straitforward install. You do have to drill for the E Brake bracket. They tell you to taket the grill off in the instructions, but I found it isnt really necasary to do. You just have to manuver the front doghouse bolts around a little bit.

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