Getting ready to do a 4" lift - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rcbildr · 07-27-2007, 11:37 PM

While my Burb was in the tranny shop getting fixed (had a major problem with the SM-465) I was told the rear end on my Burb needs to be replaced...I was able to listen to it too and it was not good. I've decided to install a 4" lift when I go to replace the rear end. I already have a good replacement rear end and while I'm waiting for parts I"ve been wondering, will I have to modify my rear driveshaft? Any help will be greatly appreciated. THanks!

cochino12 · 07-28-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rcbildr

While my Burb was in the tranny shop getting fixed (had a major problem with the SM-465) I was told the rear end on my Burb needs to be replaced...I was able to listen to it too and it was not good. I've decided to install a 4" lift when I go to replace the rear end. I already have a good replacement rear end and while I'm waiting for parts I"ve been wondering, will I have to modify my rear driveshaft? Any help will be greatly appreciated. THanks!

You shouldnt have to worry about any driveshaft issues with only a 4" lift, I've never had any problems with mine. What size tires are you going to run?

benoit454 · 07-28-2007, 08:06 PM

I put a rough country 4 inch lift on the 86 we had, no driveshaft issues. They both extended out more about 3/4 inch or so. You could see the clean marks on them were they were before and they were out further by about 3/4 inch or so.

It's not a big dal or big isue, you should be fine, unless the driveshaft just doesn't bolt up to the rear end, or it's like alot shorter center chunk or alot longer then your old one.

rcbildr · 07-28-2007, 10:37 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm going to stay with the 33's that are on there now and when they wear out, I may go up to 35's. I can't wait for the parts to get here. Thanks again.

07-27-2007, 11:37 PM	#1
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Getting ready to do a 4" lift While my Burb was in the tranny shop getting fixed (had a major problem with the SM-465) I was told the rear end on my Burb needs to be replaced...I was able to listen to it too and it was not good. I've decided to install a 4" lift when I go to replace the rear end. I already have a good replacement rear end and while I'm waiting for parts I"ve been wondering, will I have to modify my rear driveshaft? Any help will be greatly appreciated. THanks! __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28 Last edited by rcbildr; 07-27-2007 at 11:37 PM.

07-28-2007, 08:06 PM	#3
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Getting ready to do a 4" lift I put a rough country 4 inch lift on the 86 we had, no driveshaft issues. They both extended out more about 3/4 inch or so. You could see the clean marks on them were they were before and they were out further by about 3/4 inch or so. It's not a big dal or big isue, you should be fine, unless the driveshaft just doesn't bolt up to the rear end, or it's like alot shorter center chunk or alot longer then your old one. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-28-2007, 10:37 PM	#4
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: Getting ready to do a 4" lift Thanks for the info. I'm going to stay with the 33's that are on there now and when they wear out, I may go up to 35's. I can't wait for the parts to get here. Thanks again. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28



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