Front Keyways to lift?

[Chevyguy111786]

I've been searching ebay for options on lifting my truck. I have a 96 Z71 1/2 ton and was curious the best way to stuff some 33's under there. i know a 3 inch body will work, but came across these key ways that lift the front 2.5 inches and the back 2 inches with blocks. how safe are these? i won't be doing any serious off roading just your every now and then mud hole or spur of the moment hill climb. any advice?

[uncle_handsome]

If keyways the crank torsion bars, your ride will stiffen on the front and steering parts will wear out faster. Blocks on the rear are safe but I hear they can increase wheelhop. Most people will likely recommend 4 inches or more of lift or a whole lot of fender (and maybe bumper) cutting/whacking to fit 33" tires. I hear 32's fit nicely though on a stock '96 4x4...

[b454rat]

You can run 33s on a stock truck. I had a set of wide 33s on my truck, and rubbed a little on the fender. These were only on 8" wide wheels, but they are wider than most 33s on 10s. Right now I have a set of 285s on my truck, on 8" wheels, and they don't rub at all. You can crank your bars some, get a little lift without effecting the ride too much. I did mine about level front and rear, and it rides good. I will try to get some pics this weekend.