On a different note...'69 2WD lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

FingerTight · 08-22-2007, 01:35 PM

Hi all, I see that this is clearly a "slam'n" type of place, but I would like to be different! Anyone know of a place where I can find replacement front coils that will give me an inch or two of *lift*. I know, I know...it's all about bags, notches, and lay'n frame! Try'n to keep my chin *out* of the dirt though.

The truck is a '69 2WD C10 with leafs in the back. I would like to just get slightly taller front coils but would be interested in any suspension lifts that you guys know of for the truck.

Thanks!

tallhoedude · 08-22-2007, 03:12 PM

1ton big block coils might lift it a small amount.i m not positive on that but sounds like a good answer.
you could use some coil spacers like on a lot of newer trucks,can usually get 1-3" lifts...body lift would be 3 ugly inches,but cheap.
well,thats my .02...........except for................
sell it and buy a 4x4,or swap in a solid axle,could even do a straight axle 2wd swap to get leaf springs on the front and lots of lift possibilities.
anyhow..

FingerTight · 08-31-2007, 01:50 PM

Good ideas, I was debating the spacer. Also talked to National Spring in Santee, CA about some custom coils @ $325 a set. http://www.nationalsprings.com/

PBFAB.COM · 08-31-2007, 02:56 PM

I pulled a Fabtech 4" lift off a 2WD 69 a while back... it's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust. It consists of upper and lower control arms and coil springs. I also have a set of rear leafs off the same truck. The truck never saw the road with the components... and never will! If you're interested in something like this make me an offer.

FingerTight · 08-31-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I pulled a Fabtech 4" lift off a 2WD 69 a while back... it's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust. It consists of upper and lower control arms and coil springs. I also have a set of rear leafs off the same truck. The truck never saw the road with the components... and never will! If you're interested in something like this make me an offer.

you have PM!

FingerTight · 09-04-2007, 05:09 PM

So I am finding some kits for 73 - 87, how is this vintage front suspension different than mine? Any thoughts on whether or not this will work for me?

1969k10stepside · 09-04-2007, 05:21 PM

Get a 2wd suspsension lift for the front coils...73-87 type should work,and just lift the back up using blocks..

FingerTight · 09-04-2007, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Get a 2wd suspsension lift for the front coils...73-87 type should work,and just lift the back up using blocks..

Thanks!
Just the info I was looking for, so these coils will work. Any thoughts as to how high I can go before I need to start changing things other than the coils? (arms, ball joints, spindles, etc) I am guessing anything below 2" will be fine but would love to hear from someone who has done it...

1969k10stepside · 09-04-2007, 05:33 PM

I dont know for a fact that it will work so you might ask others that know 2wds...but it should..Worse that could happen would be you need to put a 73-87 crossmember in the front..I dont know if the rear lift kit from a 73-87 will work but since yours has leaf springs in the back,it might.Personally,I'd go for Porterbuilt's set up since you know it will work since it was already on a 67-72.

FingerTight · 09-04-2007, 06:16 PM

Thanks again for the replies! Talking to porterbuilt as well...just covering all the options.

bigbluthng · 09-05-2007, 08:17 PM

i think 2" is the most lift i would do with just coils. any more than that and you start wearing out ball joints. the control arm angles get pretty out of whack.. i used to have 3" lift coils with ball joint spacers and it was a harsh ride. it got better when i got the new a arms. if i would do it again i would use a "kit" similar to what porterbuilt has.

08-22-2007, 01:35 PM	#1
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	On a different note...'69 2WD lift? Hi all, I see that this is clearly a "slam'n" type of place, but I would like to be different! Anyone know of a place where I can find replacement front coils that will give me an inch or two of lift. I know, I know...it's all about bags, notches, and lay'n frame! Try'n to keep my chin out of the dirt though. The truck is a '69 2WD C10 with leafs in the back. I would like to just get slightly taller front coils but would be interested in any suspension lifts that you guys know of for the truck. Thanks! Last edited by FingerTight; 08-22-2007 at 01:36 PM.

08-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#2
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? 1ton big block coils might lift it a small amount.i m not positive on that but sounds like a good answer. you could use some coil spacers like on a lot of newer trucks,can usually get 1-3" lifts...body lift would be 3 ugly inches,but cheap. well,thats my .02...........except for................ sell it and buy a 4x4,or swap in a solid axle,could even do a straight axle 2wd swap to get leaf springs on the front and lots of lift possibilities. anyhow.. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

08-31-2007, 01:50 PM	#3
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? Good ideas, I was debating the spacer. Also talked to National Spring in Santee, CA about some custom coils @ $325 a set. http://www.nationalsprings.com/ __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali Last edited by FingerTight; 08-31-2007 at 01:51 PM.

08-31-2007, 02:56 PM	#4
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? I pulled a Fabtech 4" lift off a 2WD 69 a while back... it's just sitting on my shelf collecting dust. It consists of upper and lower control arms and coil springs. I also have a set of rear leafs off the same truck. The truck never saw the road with the components... and never will! If you're interested in something like this make me an offer. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-04-2007, 05:09 PM	#6
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? So I am finding some kits for 73 - 87, how is this vintage front suspension different than mine? Any thoughts on whether or not this will work for me? __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali

09-04-2007, 05:21 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? Get a 2wd suspsension lift for the front coils...73-87 type should work,and just lift the back up using blocks..

09-04-2007, 05:33 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? I dont know for a fact that it will work so you might ask others that know 2wds...but it should..Worse that could happen would be you need to put a 73-87 crossmember in the front..I dont know if the rear lift kit from a 73-87 will work but since yours has leaf springs in the back,it might.Personally,I'd go for Porterbuilt's set up since you know it will work since it was already on a 67-72. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 09-04-2007 at 05:34 PM.

09-04-2007, 06:16 PM	#10
FingerTight So there I was... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 81	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? Thanks again for the replies! Talking to porterbuilt as well...just covering all the options. __________________ - Rick 1969 C10 LWB, leafs, 350/700R4, 2003 Yukon Denali

09-05-2007, 08:17 PM	#11
bigbluthng Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: canyon country, ca, USA Posts: 336	Re: On a different note...'69 2WD lift? i think 2" is the most lift i would do with just coils. any more than that and you start wearing out ball joints. the control arm angles get pretty out of whack.. i used to have 3" lift coils with ball joint spacers and it was a harsh ride. it got better when i got the new a arms. if i would do it again i would use a "kit" similar to what porterbuilt has. __________________



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