Lift Kit Question

[82ccshorty]

I have been looking around for lift kits for a 1980 1ton dually and all the kits i find say not for 1ton and the 1ton lifts say will not fit dually? my question is why wont a 3/4 12inch lift fit my 1 ton dually? i read on a few other places that its just the diffrence in payload but im not sure so i need help on this. i wanting to put 11r24.5s and they are 43.9 inches tall

[82ccshorty]

anything would be helpful.

[wwj75c30]

id just make them work itd be worth it in the end

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

id just make them work itd be worth it in the end

I thought about that too but I'm worried about clearance. The biggest lift I can find is 12inches
Posted via Mobile Device

[andrewmp6]

Talk to http://offroaddesign.com/catalog.htm if the lift is made he can get it for you.

[mrdana60]

12 inch lift should be enough to clear. Had a blazed with 12 spring and three inch body and it cleared 44 inch tires good. I believe the only difference with 3/4 and knew tons is the rear springs are 56 and half tons are 52 inch springs. I know the 56 inch springs normally run more but could always move the shackle hanger forward. Unless you gonna still use it for hauling heavy stuff or big trailers. I would think a half ton 12 inch lift would do. Check with 4 wheel parts. Com. Part number 01-312 for front springs. And 01-322 for the rears. They was the cheapiest to order just the springs. Just trying to help out.

[mrdana60]

Blazer not blazed lol

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by mrdana60

12 inch lift should be enough to clear. Had a blazed with 12 spring and three inch body and it cleared 44 inch tires good. I believe the only difference with 3/4 and knew tons is the rear springs are 56 and half tons are 52 inch springs. I know the 56 inch springs normally run more but could always move the shackle hanger forward. Unless you gonna still use it for hauling heavy stuff or big trailers. I would think a half ton 12 inch lift would do. Check with 4 wheel parts. Com. Part number 01-312 for front springs. And 01-322 for the rears. They was the cheapiest to order just the springs. Just trying to help out.

They make a 12 inch lift for 3/4 and I thought they were 56inch springs aren't they?
Posted via Mobile Device

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

Talk to http://offroaddesign.com/catalog.htm if the lift is made he can get it for you.

Thanks I'm guna give them a call tomorrow
Posted via Mobile Device

[mrdana60]

They will be 8 inch rear springs and three inch blocks. Anything over 8 inch in back would be custom made I think. The 52 inch rears will be cheaper but they do make them in the 56 too. Try ntwonline.com. they got good prices on complete kits.

[82ccshorty]

Emailed a place today to figure out a price and how to make it work. I want to keep 56inch springs but the 12 inch kit only comes in 52. i emailed them about the crossover steering all the suspension lift and brake hoses. everything i need except wheels and tires.(thats undecided) thanks for you help guys

[v30crewcab]

I got a 3/4 ton lift on mine. only difference I could tell was the front ubolts were different. no big deal. got spring shop local had some made.

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by v30crewcab

I got a 3/4 ton lift on mine. only difference I could tell was the front ubolts were different. no big deal. got spring shop local had some made.

i got a quote from a guy and they dont make a 56inch springs. it was right at 2000+shipping for a 12inch lift. i think im going to do it but i have to get my d60 fixed first

[mrdana60]

Dang 2000 seems high? Is that brake lines and steering and shocks too.? I know the last set of front springs I bought was 320 shipped . And rears should be about the same. Surely steering, shocks and lines don't cost 1300 bucks?

[mrdana60]

Just trying to be helpful but. For front and rear springs minus bushings shipped to me is 747.53. I also got some rear three inch blocks and u bolts for a 14 bolt rear. If you needed them.

[andrewmp6]

Yeah 2 grand sounds a little high did he say what brand the springs are?

[mrdana60]

I ve had. Three trucks with superlift springs and always liked them

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by mrdana60

I ve had. Three trucks with superlift springs and always liked them

12inch front springs-#01312*** $395/pair
front u-bolts-#GU37051*******$48
2.5inch rear shackle flip-#GU38013*** $189
6inch rear super shackles-#38002-6*** $130
8inch rear springs-?need 56 inch springs.*** $395/pair
rear u-bolts-#17752*** $40
crossover steering dana 60-#GK39GMD6012*** $554
extended brakelines-#GU30013*** $127
tuff country shocks-TCI-61331 *** $154/all four
That's the list and prices
Posted via Mobile Device

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by mrdana60

I ve had. Three trucks with superlift springs and always liked them

Thats the brand super lift
Posted via Mobile Device