73-87's with body lifts - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bohmankid · 02-19-2013, 09:15 PM

I'm thinking about doing a 1 inch body lift just for a little more clearance. I've gotten rid of my side saddle tanks so those won't show. I'm not a fan of body lifts at all, just exploring options. I hate the gap they create, but I could just put flaps in all the fender wells?.. If anybody has pics of 73-87 trucks with any size body lifts I'd like to see them. It's much appreciated.

cochino12 · 02-19-2013, 09:58 PM

have you thought about tdoing a zero rate instead of a body lift? If all you need is 1" it might be a better way to go, and would be a hell of a lot easier to install. sorry no pictures to help you out though

Your41Plague12 · 02-20-2013, 01:29 AM

6" suspension, 3" body, 38x15.50's.

85sierraclassic · 02-20-2013, 03:05 AM

Haven't raised the tank but bumpers are raised and front gap is filled with hard mudflap screwed up to keep mud out and what not.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device

Duster · 02-20-2013, 04:53 PM

1" (ORD) body lift. On the old trucks, I think it makes the truck look better. It pulls the lip under the grill even with the bumper but not above it.

02-19-2013, 09:15 PM	#1
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	73-87's with body lifts I'm thinking about doing a 1 inch body lift just for a little more clearance. I've gotten rid of my side saddle tanks so those won't show. I'm not a fan of body lifts at all, just exploring options. I hate the gap they create, but I could just put flaps in all the fender wells?.. If anybody has pics of 73-87 trucks with any size body lifts I'd like to see them. It's much appreciated. __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

02-19-2013, 09:58 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 73-87's with body lifts have you thought about tdoing a zero rate instead of a body lift? If all you need is 1" it might be a better way to go, and would be a hell of a lot easier to install. sorry no pictures to help you out though __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-20-2013, 01:29 AM	#3
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 73-87's with body lifts 6" suspension, 3" body, 38x15.50's. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

02-20-2013, 03:05 AM	#4
85sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: auburn ne Posts: 230	Re: 73-87's with body lifts Haven't raised the tank but bumpers are raised and front gap is filled with hard mudflap screwed up to keep mud out and what not. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 85 GMC sierra classic : 350, 4spd, 205, 3.42s, 35s

02-20-2013, 04:53 PM	#5
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: 73-87's with body lifts 1" (ORD) body lift. On the old trucks, I think it makes the truck look better. It pulls the lip under the grill even with the bumper but not above it. Attached Images

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.