12-23-2009, 12:27 AM
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"something witty here"
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Salmo, B.C, Canada
Posts: 966
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Re: 8-10" of lift
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Originally Posted by gerfunken
I did add the 4" steering arm as an option, and went with an new adjustable link from the steering box to the arm. There was a little bit of bounce-steer, but most of that went away when I put the steering stabilizer in place. I ended up having to get a new front drive shaft (worn out), and got a high pinion one made, as well as having to extend the rear drive shaft. I had to modify the emergency brake mounts, and just moved them to the bottom of the frame from sitting inside. And I ended up leaving a 1" block in the rear springs, since I frequently load the bed up on trips. I'm running 35" (315/75r16) tires on it, and only rub when I'm really flexing and turning. The lift is solid, being for a 3/4 ton truck, and even loaded I don't sag the suspension, and there is very little drop.
The really nice thing that I love about these trucks is how high everything sits with the 6" lift. Current trucks seem to sit on top of the frame where the frame hangs 6" below the body, and our trucks keep the frame under the body line.
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I shouldve asked this earlier but where did you order your kit from? I just called 4wd parts and they are back ordered til April. going with a 6" all spring now.
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70 swb fleetside 4x4
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71 burb 2wd: 350 4spd
71 lwb fleetside 4x4: 350/sm465/205/3.07 eaton posi rear
72 lwb fleetside Cheyenne 454/th400
1991 GMC V3500 CC 4x4
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