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chevy68388 · 02-12-2002, 07:55 PM

ok i want to lift my truck more right now i only have 3 inchs but i can stuff 35s with no probulm but they have this look to them like there is mre tire for the wheel well i want to go witha 6 inch lift its only 326 but i could go ahead and get a 8 for 382 will my tires look to small with 8 inchs of lif or is there more things i will have to do i heard u have to change the sterring arm but im not sure

'72 Cheyenne Super · 02-12-2002, 08:20 PM

Best way to start is to check with your local state patrol inspection station, to see what the bumper height laws are. Then, if you can do a 6" with 35's, go for it! A buddy of mine had a '69 with a 4" and 35's, and it looked like it could use a bit more lift. But, it ain't worth spending the money and doing all the work if you're going to run afoul of the local gendarmes!

Oh, and yes, 4 or more inches of lift, and you should change the steering arm.

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**68SWB4x4** · 02-13-2002, 04:36 PM

id go with the 6" lift..
remember the higher you go the more added cost of certain things... like brake lines, steering etc

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chevy68388 · 02-13-2002, 08:50 PM

see thats the thing i dont have to buy them they both come with brake lines a the 6inch said i could use my factor sterring arm if i wanted but for the 8 i have to get a new one

71BBK10 · 02-17-2002, 09:40 PM

something that kinda scares me(on my truck at least) my drag link ends are totally fubared, i eventually want to lift mine 8 inches and a dropped drag link would not be a bad idea, not sure if yours are okay but it seems like a worthy investment to me..

chevy68388 · 02-17-2002, 10:36 PM

yea i was thinking about all that stuff im going to go and get this lift system that has the drag link and brake lines and some other stuff the only bad thing is its a block lift and not a spring

GMC_Legacy · 02-21-2002, 07:39 PM

do some math and see about your driveshaft lengths and angles. make sure you driveshafts will be long enough with both lifts. lengthing can get expensive. i have seen front driveshafts hold up to the angle of a 6" lift, 8" may be pushing the capability of the CV/U-joint.

72chevyLWB · 02-22-2002, 02:07 PM

You need the steering arm with even a 4 inch lift. And with a 6 inch lift I have seen Lots of u-joints go bad because of pinion angles, make sure you get that fixed.

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02-12-2002, 07:55 PM	#1
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	how high is to high ok i want to lift my truck more right now i only have 3 inchs but i can stuff 35s with no probulm but they have this look to them like there is mre tire for the wheel well i want to go witha 6 inch lift its only 326 but i could go ahead and get a 8 for 382 will my tires look to small with 8 inchs of lif or is there more things i will have to do i heard u have to change the sterring arm but im not sure __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

02-12-2002, 08:20 PM	#2
'72 Cheyenne Super Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Puyallup, WA USA!! Posts: 85	Best way to start is to check with your local state patrol inspection station, to see what the bumper height laws are. Then, if you can do a 6" with 35's, go for it! A buddy of mine had a '69 with a 4" and 35's, and it looked like it could use a bit more lift. But, it ain't worth spending the money and doing all the work if you're going to run afoul of the local gendarmes! Oh, and yes, 4 or more inches of lift, and you should change the steering arm. [This message has been edited by '72 Cheyenne Super (edited February 12, 2002).] __________________ '72 Cheyenne Super 4x4, 468ci, 700R4, Import Stomper. A couple pics at http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=6&uid=529895&

02-13-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	id go with the 6" lift.. remember the higher you go the more added cost of certain things... like brake lines, steering etc ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

02-13-2002, 08:50 PM	#4
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	see thats the thing i dont have to buy them they both come with brake lines a the 6inch said i could use my factor sterring arm if i wanted but for the 8 i have to get a new one __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

02-17-2002, 09:40 PM	#5
71BBK10 Teufelhunden Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Camp Pendelton Ca Posts: 572	something that kinda scares me(on my truck at least) my drag link ends are totally fubared, i eventually want to lift mine 8 inches and a dropped drag link would not be a bad idea, not sure if yours are okay but it seems like a worthy investment to me.. __________________ 1971 K10 lwb fleetside 402 T350 205

02-17-2002, 10:36 PM	#6
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	yea i was thinking about all that stuff im going to go and get this lift system that has the drag link and brake lines and some other stuff the only bad thing is its a block lift and not a spring __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

02-21-2002, 07:39 PM	#7
GMC_Legacy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11	do some math and see about your driveshaft lengths and angles. make sure you driveshafts will be long enough with both lifts. lengthing can get expensive. i have seen front driveshafts hold up to the angle of a 6" lift, 8" may be pushing the capability of the CV/U-joint.

02-22-2002, 02:07 PM	#8
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	You need the steering arm with even a 4 inch lift. And with a 6 inch lift I have seen Lots of u-joints go bad because of pinion angles, make sure you get that fixed. ------------------ 72 Chevy C/10 87 Chevy Silverado 4X4 www.geocities.com/chevylwb/chevylwb.html Aberdeen South Dakota __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

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