Should I purchase a 80's chev 4x4 with a 4'' lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vern350 · 11-23-2004, 08:58 PM

I was wondering if this sounds like a good deal. Some guy has a 1980 chevy 4x4 pickup with a 4 inch body lift, 36" super swampers( 2 are good). The truck has a 350 with a cam, headers, and aluminum intake. Its got a turbo400 tranny. Its got a roll bar with lights, custom front and back bumpers. He's asking $1500 Canadian. Let me know what you think?

dons454s · 11-23-2004, 09:12 PM

I would grab that up instantly if it were near me sounds like a good deal

*1FaastC10* · 11-23-2004, 09:30 PM

4" body lift? i'd have to look it over VERY carefully. anybody who installs a 4" bodylift is likely to have hacked the rest of the truck to pieces. if you do end up getting it, my first bit of advice, DITCH THAT BODY LIFT! its flat out dangerous.

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-23-2004, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

4" body lift? i'd have to look it over VERY carefully. anybody who installs a 4" bodylift is likely to have hacked the rest of the truck to pieces. if you do end up getting it, my first bit of advice, DITCH THAT BODY LIFT! its flat out dangerous.

I agree 100%, first of all no company makes a 4" body lift so its probably a home made job. I would ditch that asap. Also, I cant even imaging 36's bolting up with just a 4" lift unless the fenders are hacked to extreme.

How much is $1500 canadian in US$?

Russell · 11-23-2004, 09:42 PM

about 1200 USD

Check it over very carefully, make sure that the body isn't too badly hacked up.

Where are you at in Canada?

vern350 · 11-23-2004, 09:55 PM

I was orginally looking for a 4x4 frame to put my 1986 chevy scottsdale 2wd 1/2 pickup on. I then found this truck that had a 4x4 frame and all the extra's. An 4" body lift is a bit extreme. Even the headers, aluminum intake is also a reason to get the truck. I just rebuild a 1988 GMC Sierra 1/2. I like the 73 to 87 trucks much better. So money is tight. I'm still in highschool, so money is a problem. I'm from Ontario.

Destructo · 11-23-2004, 10:06 PM

4" body lift could be very dangerous, body lifts but much more stress on the mounting points and could crack or break them. But, long as anything hasn't been damaged yet I would get it and remove it and put a suspension lift on it if you still want the lift.

35" Radials will generally barely clear with 4" springs, but you could make 36s fit with some cutting, nothing extreme would be needed.

clarkjw24 · 11-23-2004, 10:07 PM

If its an 80 1/2 it should have a NP205 and you said that it has a Th400. This combo alone is worth half of the asking price.

vern350 · 11-23-2004, 10:45 PM

Is the frame with 4x4, posi rear end, roll bar, 350 with the cam, headers and aluminum intake, turbo 400, and body worth 1500 canadian? I'm not sure whether the frame is 3/4 or 1/2. I would rather 3/4. Sounds like its a 1/2 ton because hes said its got a posi rear end. Let me know what you think. Thanks

Destructo · 11-23-2004, 11:09 PM

4x4s didn't really come with a posi, they had gov-locs which is a locking type differential. But 1/2 tons didn't come with th400s, so if the th400 is factory then its probably a 3/4 ton. 3/4 ton trucks also came with locking rear axles.

vern350 · 11-23-2004, 11:15 PM

Thanks alot, i'm looking at it after school tommorrow, so I'll see what its like. My dad has a 1987 3/4 4x4 suburban, i might just rebuild. Its not in too bad of shape, considering we stole some parts of it, like the barn doors for our 1978 3/4 4x4 suburban. Hopefully its a 3/4, maybe he's got a locker and got confused and called it a posi.

cliffsta · 11-24-2004, 12:51 AM

The other problem with body lifts that hasn't been mentioned (even though everyone knows it) is the balance of the whole truck is off. I know someone else here will explain better, but basically instead of the whole chasis coming up, its just the body, and it throws everything off.

*1FaastC10* · 11-24-2004, 01:31 AM

i would seriously pass on it, sounds like its a ragged piece of crap. aluminum intake and a show bar as a basis of a $1200 purchase? i dont know about you, but i would never dream of making a purchase based on parts that were less than 25% of the total price, its just pointless. oh, and if it is a bed mounted bar, which it probably is, it is not a roll bar, it is a show bar. they're never heavy enough to protect you in a rollover.

72 CustomCamper · 11-24-2004, 01:58 AM

If you're just looking for a donner(sp) truck to get the 4x4 frame and this truck isn't in too bad of shape, I'd say go for it. Do like you said put you're 86 body on it and ditch that unsafe lift...

Chuck

dons454s · 11-24-2004, 09:22 AM

cant go wrong for the parts thats why I said it would be a steal if it is in any condition at all he can use the frame and get the cash back out of the rest of it.

88Jimmy4x4 · 11-24-2004, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

If you're just looking for a donner(sp) truck to get the 4x4 frame and this truck isn't in too bad of shape, I'd say go for it. Do like you said put you're 86 body on it and ditch that unsafe lift...

Chuck

Yup, if all you want is a donor then its good for that

vern350 · 11-24-2004, 03:04 PM

All I need is the frame and i would use the headers, intake, frame and rims. I would sell the rest. I got fresh 350 with 70 000 Km on it, thats going in the 86 chevy.

Russell · 11-24-2004, 04:27 PM

Ah, I missed the part about just running the frame. Get some smaller wheels that won't rub the fenders and ditch the body. The body mounts can't possibly be any good... I'll be doing the same thing pretty quick, bolting my 2wd body to a 4x4 frame. I also want a 3/4 ton, but I'll be running a divorced dodge 205 and an electronic overdrive by the time I hook the 4x4 up.

11-23-2004, 08:58 PM	#1
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Should I purchase a 80's chev 4x4 with a 4'' lift? I was wondering if this sounds like a good deal. Some guy has a 1980 chevy 4x4 pickup with a 4 inch body lift, 36" super swampers( 2 are good). The truck has a 350 with a cam, headers, and aluminum intake. Its got a turbo400 tranny. Its got a roll bar with lights, custom front and back bumpers. He's asking $1500 Canadian. Let me know what you think?

11-23-2004, 09:42 PM	#5
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	about 1200 USD Check it over very carefully, make sure that the body isn't too badly hacked up. Where are you at in Canada? __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-23-2004, 10:06 PM	#7
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	4" body lift could be very dangerous, body lifts but much more stress on the mounting points and could crack or break them. But, long as anything hasn't been damaged yet I would get it and remove it and put a suspension lift on it if you still want the lift. 35" Radials will generally barely clear with 4" springs, but you could make 36s fit with some cutting, nothing extreme would be needed. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

11-23-2004, 10:07 PM	#8
clarkjw24 I like cheese Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: McBee, SC Posts: 192	If its an 80 1/2 it should have a NP205 and you said that it has a Th400. This combo alone is worth half of the asking price. __________________ Cruiser: 1972 K5, 400/TH350/NP205, D44 and 12Bolt, 35 TSLs. Trail rig: 86 K5, 350 TBI, SM465/NP205, 5.13s, 14ff locked, h1 beadlocks, 42" TSLs, 64" rears, 56" fronts, D60 locked, 35pline, drive flanges, crossover, hydro assist, OBA. Tow rig: 2002 F350 PSD CC Dually FX4, chipped, cold air intake, BFGs

11-23-2004, 11:09 PM	#10
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	4x4s didn't really come with a posi, they had gov-locs which is a locking type differential. But 1/2 tons didn't come with th400s, so if the th400 is factory then its probably a 3/4 ton. 3/4 ton trucks also came with locking rear axles. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

11-23-2004, 09:12 PM	#2
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	I would grab that up instantly if it were near me sounds like a good deal

11-23-2004, 09:30 PM	#3
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	4" body lift? i'd have to look it over VERY carefully. anybody who installs a 4" bodylift is likely to have hacked the rest of the truck to pieces. if you do end up getting it, my first bit of advice, DITCH THAT BODY LIFT! its flat out dangerous.

11-23-2004, 09:55 PM	#6
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	I was orginally looking for a 4x4 frame to put my 1986 chevy scottsdale 2wd 1/2 pickup on. I then found this truck that had a 4x4 frame and all the extra's. An 4" body lift is a bit extreme. Even the headers, aluminum intake is also a reason to get the truck. I just rebuild a 1988 GMC Sierra 1/2. I like the 73 to 87 trucks much better. So money is tight. I'm still in highschool, so money is a problem. I'm from Ontario.

11-23-2004, 10:45 PM	#9
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Is the frame with 4x4, posi rear end, roll bar, 350 with the cam, headers and aluminum intake, turbo 400, and body worth 1500 canadian? I'm not sure whether the frame is 3/4 or 1/2. I would rather 3/4. Sounds like its a 1/2 ton because hes said its got a posi rear end. Let me know what you think. Thanks

11-23-2004, 11:15 PM	#11
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	Thanks alot, i'm looking at it after school tommorrow, so I'll see what its like. My dad has a 1987 3/4 4x4 suburban, i might just rebuild. Its not in too bad of shape, considering we stole some parts of it, like the barn doors for our 1978 3/4 4x4 suburban. Hopefully its a 3/4, maybe he's got a locker and got confused and called it a posi.

11-24-2004, 12:51 AM	#12
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	The other problem with body lifts that hasn't been mentioned (even though everyone knows it) is the balance of the whole truck is off. I know someone else here will explain better, but basically instead of the whole chasis coming up, its just the body, and it throws everything off. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

11-24-2004, 01:31 AM	#13
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i would seriously pass on it, sounds like its a ragged piece of crap. aluminum intake and a show bar as a basis of a $1200 purchase? i dont know about you, but i would never dream of making a purchase based on parts that were less than 25% of the total price, its just pointless. oh, and if it is a bed mounted bar, which it probably is, it is not a roll bar, it is a show bar. they're never heavy enough to protect you in a rollover.

11-24-2004, 01:58 AM	#14
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	If you're just looking for a donner(sp) truck to get the 4x4 frame and this truck isn't in too bad of shape, I'd say go for it. Do like you said put you're 86 body on it and ditch that unsafe lift... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

11-24-2004, 09:22 AM	#15
dons454s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Claysburg, Pa Posts: 408	cant go wrong for the parts thats why I said it would be a steal if it is in any condition at all he can use the frame and get the cash back out of the rest of it.

11-24-2004, 03:04 PM	#17
vern350 like a rock Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 517	All I need is the frame and i would use the headers, intake, frame and rims. I would sell the rest. I got fresh 350 with 70 000 Km on it, thats going in the 86 chevy.



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11-24-2004, 04:27 PM	#18
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Ah, I missed the part about just running the frame. Get some smaller wheels that won't rub the fenders and ditch the body. The body mounts can't possibly be any good... I'll be doing the same thing pretty quick, bolting my 2wd body to a 4x4 frame. I also want a 3/4 ton, but I'll be running a divorced dodge 205 and an electronic overdrive by the time I hook the 4x4 up. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

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