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davidh Enthusiast

davidh

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hey guys, i new to the off road scene so i know it might be a dumb question, but bare with me, im learning here......

 

now i know its dumb to raise a 2wd truck, because it is not a 4x4, but since i didnt know to buy a 4x4 to raise it, im stuck w/my silverado. and im getting to like her alot too, plus its hard to find a 4x4 in my part of the woods.

 

so my question is this, i want to raise my truck up but i dont know where to start looking for kits for my truck. can ya point me in the right direction? also i want ur input & opinion on raising a 2wd. im not actually gonna go muddin of rock crawlin, i just like having a rased truck cause i like high trucks, and if i ever get in a wreck in the street, i know im less likley to get hurt since im higher than a normal vehicle.

 

any ways, thanx for the input in advance guys.....

OLERED04 Enthusiast

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Might check out the Fabtech web site they hve 2wd lifts. There is

a guy here that has his 2wd lifted I am sure he will chime in. Welcome to the

group alot of good info here. :cheers:

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Jacqson

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hey guys, i new to the off road scene so i know it might be a dumb question, but bare with me, im learning here......

 

now i know its dumb to raise a 2wd truck, because it is not a 4x4, but since i didnt know to buy a 4x4 to raise it, im stuck w/my silverado. and im getting to like her alot too, plus its hard to find a 4x4 in my part of the woods.

 

so my question is this, i want to raise my truck up but i dont know where to start looking for kits for my truck. can ya point me in the right direction? also i want ur input & opinion on raising a 2wd. im not actually gonna go muddin of rock crawlin, i just like having a rased truck cause i like high trucks, and if i ever get in a wreck in the street, i know im less likley to get hurt since im higher than a normal vehicle.

 

any ways, thanx for the input in advance guys.....

 

 

 

 

RCD also makes lifts for 2WD as well. Quality stuff. :cheers::mad::cheers::cheers:

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

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Nothing wrong with lifted 2WDs :D

 

Lots of kits available for our trucks, from full-on lift kits to springs and ACOS spacers to lifted spindles (would be my first pick for mild lift).

 

A well-driven 2WD with a locker can go 99% of the places an average 4x4 can go.

davidh Enthusiast

davidh

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thanks guys for the input.

 

what i wanted to do is lift it like 5' with 33's 12.50s. is that pretty tall enough? since i have like only a thousand to spend for now on lift/wheels/tires, what is the best way to approach it? i wanted to put the main things on first like the lift and tires, so that i dont have to put it in the garage for like days without a ride. then from there add the little things in as i still drive it to work(locker, ect. ect.).

 

whatcha think?

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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Look around on eBay, but KNOW what your wanting, as in add-a-leafs or a spring pack or shackles or blocks (my opinion- stay away from blocks).

 

I'll tell ya now- a grand ain't going far....

 

I'm about to drop a little more than that on my Cherokee. Been hunting eBay and specials. Goona take every penny for alift, wheels and tires and steering components. I think full-size parts are even more $$$

 

Good luck. Make sure and take lots of before and after pics.

davidh Enthusiast

davidh

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witch do u think gives better soft ride out of the add-a-leafs/spring pack/shackles/blocks, but that will also handle some good off terrain IF i needed to go through some?

 

ive checked out some products, and decided to go w fab tech 3'' basic, and i went to supension connetion, and i like there body lift kit. what are ya's input on this set up?

 

when the body lift kit say "comes w/everthing needen to complete instillaiton'', does that mean it comes with all the hardware that needs to be extended(steering column, ect. ect.)?

 

i say that right there will run me $600.

 

i could probably install the body lift my self, be that i will read s**tload of info on installing bodylifts before i do, but does anybody know how much it will cost to have someone put the suspension on it? of can somebody direct me to a very detailed site that gives directions on how to put a fabtech 3''inch basic on a 86 chevy silverado?

 

thanx a bunch in advance guys, im learning something new on lifts & off road suspension everytime i get on this site!!!.........

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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AALs are okay if you have good springs to begin with, but they will raise the rate and make a rougher ride.

 

Shackles are cool with good springs, keep the stock ride, get the lift.

 

A lot of guys like blocks, personally they'd be a last resort for me. Up to 2" is alright, after that I think they suck... They can easily increase the potential for spring wrap on tired springs, or even good springs with too much block. Plus they just don't seem like the most secure form to me.

 

Spring packs, with out a doubt, are the ideal replacements. They're designed for their application, usually have features like teflon between the leaves, poly bushings and even military wraps on the end. But of course, they're $$ compared to the other three...

 

For true off-road, packs, aal, shackles...... blocks if they're small. I don't think 6" blocks belong offroad :D or anywhere else....

 

Personally, I don't like body lifts. Thusly... never really looked into them. I've seen some say they come with the stuff you mention, some don't, so I'd have to assume you'll have to address it one way or another. Call the manufacturers and find out.

 

Depending on your experience, installing a lift isn't hard. It can be done alone but would help to have assistance.

davidh Enthusiast

davidh

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what about leaf spring hangers???

 

are they any good? i think they basically move the position on both ends of the leaf springs more closer to each other so there is more arch on the leaf spring, wich raises the rear, right?

 

heres the discription they put down. tell me what ya think MrQuadrasteer:

 

 

1973 - 1991 CHEVROLET C25,C35 9" OR 10" LIFT FRONT & REAR HANGERS WITH SHAC

Lugs: 8 $289.00

SKU#: X2HANGM7391RX9B

ALL CHEVY 2WD LEAFSPRING HANGERS

 

Front & Rear leafspring hangers are THE WAY TO GO! Lifts your truck without changing the ride, besides leafsprings are expensive to buy and ship

 

http://www.truckn-store.com/productImages/HANGERS_RF2.JPG

MrQuadrasteer Senior Enthusiast

MrQuadrasteer

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hangers=shackles

 

 

I think for your truck it's gonna be 4 extra-long shackles, or hangers. There are better routes, but depending on how hard core you're gonna be, might work for you. You'll have to get longer shocks or make extensions for your stock ones. Steering will have to be addressed. And 9 or 10 inches is a lot !!

 

Consider what you want to do with your truck and look to get quality stuff. If it means waiting, then wait. You'll spend less in the long run because after you break all the cheap crap, you'll buy the good stuff you shoulda got to begin with !!

 

Study-up before you spend any money. Read the magazines, find a forum that covers offroading- only a million out there !! There's more to it than you might think.

 

I'm new as h3ll at this, so don't take me for any seasoned veteran or anything- far from it !! I've just been reading for a little over a year, every mag I could get, got a jeep and spent a bunch of time at jeep forums. Forums are great for learning new stuff- find the forum that fits and read your butt off !!

 

Anyway, hope that helps. Not trying to discourage you, but would rather you did it right, and more importantly- SAFE !!

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sorry i would start a new topic for this but i havent had enough posts yet and i need answers quick..im definately a noob at this so dont hate! haha! i have a 2004 silverado 1500 2wd and i want to lift it..i know it can be done..but i wanna know if what i want is feasable? what i want to do is about a 7" lift and have 35's with 18" rims...will 18's be to big should i go with 17's?? also how bad is my gas mileage gonna suck? and will i lose power? and with the lift which one should i go with? i dont wanna have a crappy ride ya know i want it to be as smooth as possible..also will everything i need come with the lift kit?

Nytemare Senior Enthusiast

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sorry i would start a new topic for this but i havent had enough posts yet and i need answers quick..im definately a noob at this so dont hate! haha! i have a 2004 silverado 1500 2wd and i want to lift it..i know it can be done..but i wanna know if what i want is feasable? what i want to do is about a 7" lift and have 35's with 18" rims...will 18's be to big should i go with 17's?? also how bad is my gas mileage gonna suck? and will i lose power? and with the lift which one should i go with? i dont wanna have a crappy ride ya know i want it to be as smooth as possible..also will everything i need come with the lift kit?

 

Check out my old gallerie of my 00' it had a 7 inch Fabtech lift with 35's and 18 inch wheels.

 

 

That should answer your question.

 

Power transfer loss is a definite. You will be adding much bigger tires on your truck effectively lowering whatever gear ratio you have now. If you have a 4.10:1 you will be OK with 35's, as you will still have a fairly decant amount of get-up-and-go. But if you have the same gearing as me (3.42:1) you will not be breaking any 0-60 records any time soon. your fuel economy is going to drop due to the added stress required to spin those tires up to speed, plus the aggressive thread its self will decrease your cruise economy. Also, with a much bigger wheel and tire, your breaks will wear faster and it will take you more distance to stop. These are things you need to know before you start driving and running over little smart cars at the stop lights...LOL

 

 

All in all I think it looks good and would definitely do it, I am putting spacers in the front of my truck and going to a 33" tire

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