Best way to add 2"-3" lift on my '66 GMC 2wd - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Backpayne** · 12-11-2021, 11:21 PM

I am wanting to lift my '66 just a couple of inches and was wondering what is the best way to do this? Would the spring spacers with ball joint spacers on the front and lift shackles/blocks in back be the way to go? A frame swap with a 4x4 is what I'd really like to do, but I am struggling with finding something at this time.

Do they make a body lift kit for the '63-'66 Chevy GMC pickups?

Thanks!

**The Rocknrod** · 12-12-2021, 10:10 AM

With a body lift I would think it would be an issue with the column steering shaft to the steering gear box, but that could be overcome. The fan wouldn't center in the radiator shroud if you have one. Lower hose might be an issue. Nothing can't be over come though.
Suspension wise I would try 3/4 ton springs.
Oh look at this thread (except fabtech parts arent available anymore I hear) - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...os+long+travel
Since the 63-66 crossmemeber is roughly the same as the 73-87, take a look at this thread:
Post #18 has some great pictures of the front suspension and Post #43 has a spreadsheet of all the parts he used:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205

61hawk · 12-12-2021, 10:39 AM

Taller tires and wheels? I put 17" wheels and 31" tires on it and it raised my truck about 3". But I also replaced all the worn out springs all around on it too so that likely got rid of spring sag.

azdeltawye · 12-14-2021, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backpayne

I am wanting to lift my '66 just a couple of inches and was wondering what is the best way to do this?
Thanks!

I installed 1Ton springs in my '65 to raise it up a few inches.

12-12-2021, 10:10 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Best way to add 2"-3" lift on my '66 GMC 2wd With a body lift I would think it would be an issue with the column steering shaft to the steering gear box, but that could be overcome. The fan wouldn't center in the radiator shroud if you have one. Lower hose might be an issue. Nothing can't be over come though. Suspension wise I would try 3/4 ton springs. Oh look at this thread (except fabtech parts arent available anymore I hear) - http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...os+long+travel Since the 63-66 crossmemeber is roughly the same as the 73-87, take a look at this thread: Post #18 has some great pictures of the front suspension and Post #43 has a spreadsheet of all the parts he used: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442205 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats? Last edited by The Rocknrod; 12-12-2021 at 10:15 AM.

12-12-2021, 10:39 AM	#3
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Best way to add 2"-3" lift on my '66 GMC 2wd Taller tires and wheels? I put 17" wheels and 31" tires on it and it raised my truck about 3". But I also replaced all the worn out springs all around on it too so that likely got rid of spring sag.

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12-11-2021, 11:21 PM	#1
Backpayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seligman, MO Posts: 642	Best way to add 2"-3" lift on my '66 GMC 2wd I am wanting to lift my '66 just a couple of inches and was wondering what is the best way to do this? Would the spring spacers with ball joint spacers on the front and lift shackles/blocks in back be the way to go? A frame swap with a 4x4 is what I'd really like to do, but I am struggling with finding something at this time. Do they make a body lift kit for the '63-'66 Chevy GMC pickups? Thanks!



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