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Old 03-06-2013, 10:22 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 03-06-2013, 10:29 PM   #2
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Re: 1965 K-10 4x4 lift kit?

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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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Old 03-07-2013, 02:29 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 03-07-2013, 08:59 AM   #4
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Re: 1965 K-10 4x4 lift kit?

This is what I did to my 61.

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