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1968 C10 Lift?
I would like to lift my '68 C10 to above 1/2 ton stock height (it is currently lowered with drop springs). Something similar to more of a 4WD stance/height. Any recommendations on the easiest, best, and/or cheapest way to accomplish this? Thanks
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
How rough a ride can ya tolerate ?
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I’m going to be doing this shortly myself. I’ll be using lift spindles in the front for 4”, and blocks out back for 2”, giving it a level stance that will clear 33” tires and maintain a factory ride and alignment.
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
What lift spindles can you buy?
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
Sounds like lift spindles are the way to go. I have been told before some guys would use 3/4 springs to try and add some height but also sacrifice their ride at the same time. Thanks for the info.
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
Yeah, spindles won't affect the ride. I don't think 3/4t or 1t coils yield more than an inch. I mean, look at a C/20. Does it sit like a 4wd? You can't get much lift in the suspension before killing geometry, ability to properly align. The tires have to play a roll in the taller look. I want to know about what spindles we can use.
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
Pulled these from a junkyard (I would not have bought these new otherwise, lol). The blue paint should give away who makes them...
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I remember a company making them years ago but not sure of the name... Fabtech?
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
I've searched, but can't find the original post, so my apologies to the original poster, but here is a list of parts I saved just for this:Install 1988 - 1998 Chevy 4 inch lift spindles.
Parts List: 88-98 Rough Country lift spindles 88-98 Raybestos PG ball joints 88-98 C2500 LD 6 lugs rotors and calipers Moog 6454 HD springs. Belltech 1 3/8" sway bar 73-87 C30 lower A-arm 73-87 C10 upper A-arm |
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
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Re: 1968 C10 Lift?
There is a write up in FAQ listing all the parts for using 88-98 spindles for the purpose of a disc brake conversion. A lot of people used to do this to keep 6 lug pattern up front, and using easy off the shelf parts. You can use 5 lug rotors as well. When I saw this lift kit on a truck in the junkyard, I remembered you can use the spindles on our trucks, so I pulled everything off...spindles, springs, upper control arms. Fabtech makes NICE stuff
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