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minime's 68' · 05-28-2010, 11:52 AM

I have a 68' and I'm going to swap axles with a 70' 4x4 and was wondering if anyone knows if I can fit 35's with a 4" lift without moding the fenders. Any help will be appreciated thanks!!

88K2500 · 05-28-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by minime's 68'

I have a 68' and I'm going to swap axles with a 70' 4x4 and was wondering if anyone knows if I can fit 35's with a 4" lift without moding the fenders. Any help will be appreciated thanks!!

I can't answer your question but I can tell you that the offset of your rims plays a big part in weather or not your tires will rub on the inner fenders or not. What rims are you running?

minime's 68' · 05-28-2010, 05:54 PM

16.5

mstrav1973 · 05-28-2010, 07:14 PM

mine dont rub

Matt

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-28-2010, 08:29 PM

You might have a problem finding a 4" lift for a 68'. I think 67-68's are the years that take a special lift kit compared to 69-72'. There is something different about the frame or leaf spring mounts. I have the same lift kit has mstrav has on his truck, 4" Rancho and it clears 35" BFG mud terrains without any rubbing at all on 8" wide rims.

Trevor

mstrav1973 · 05-28-2010, 08:38 PM

Is it the leaf springs for 67-68 that are shorter and would be the issue? If he's just swapping in axles from the 70 that shouldnt matter should it?

Matt

**71blksuper4x4** · 05-28-2010, 08:52 PM

The swapping of axles wouldn't really affect the lift kit. There is something special about 67-68 frames that I know 69-72 lift kits won't work with. Something was brought up awhile back about the issue, but I don't remember what is is. I have never owned a 67-68 to know. Trevor

72freak · 05-28-2010, 09:27 PM

I dont recomend runnung 36's like I have on mine unless you are NOT going to be off roading. As a matter of fact....be carefull with 35's also. This is 4" lift. Oh yea....."For Sale"

minime's 68' · 05-28-2010, 10:54 PM

Thanks for all the input. I'll start measuring as much as I can!

Travis K · 05-29-2010, 06:45 PM

I am installing a 4" Rough Country lift on my 68 frame. I am having a few issues with fitting it. I couldn't find a lift for a 68, so I purchased a lift for a 69-72 with 56" springs. The first issue I ran into is that the spring eyes on the leaves are quite a bit narrower than the shackles. That is not too difficult of a problem to fix. The main issue I am having is that the 56" springs are still too short. On the rear end, the shackles contact the bracket before it is even off of the ground. When it is set back down, the shackles sit at about a 45* angle pointing towards the front of the truck. I do not have any reference photos, but I would think that the shackles should be near vertical when they are at rest? I would get some photos of the issues I have had, but I am currently deployed. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, let me know. I was thinking of relocating the rear shackle hanger forward a couple inches. Does anyone see any issues with doing this as long as the centerline of the axle stays the same?

minime's 68' · 05-29-2010, 07:17 PM

Travis K Thanks for the heads up.

minime's 68' · 05-29-2010, 07:37 PM

I found a lift kit for a 67-68 Suburban. Is there a difference between the truck leaf springs and one's from a suburban? Does any one know?

Chevymaniac · 05-30-2010, 07:07 PM

My understanding is that the springs on 67&68 are 3" wide where as 69-72 the springs are 2.5" wide. The 56" long leafs are found on 1 tons and 52" long leafs are found on 1/2 and 3/4 tons. Hope this helps clear things up for you.

05-28-2010, 11:52 AM	#1
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	35's with a 4" lift I have a 68' and I'm going to swap axles with a 70' 4x4 and was wondering if anyone knows if I can fit 35's with a 4" lift without moding the fenders. Any help will be appreciated thanks!!

05-28-2010, 05:54 PM	#3
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Re: 35's with a 4" lift 16.5

05-28-2010, 07:14 PM	#4
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	Re: 35's with a 4" lift mine dont rub Matt Attached Images __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

05-28-2010, 08:29 PM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 35's with a 4" lift You might have a problem finding a 4" lift for a 68'. I think 67-68's are the years that take a special lift kit compared to 69-72'. There is something different about the frame or leaf spring mounts. I have the same lift kit has mstrav has on his truck, 4" Rancho and it clears 35" BFG mud terrains without any rubbing at all on 8" wide rims. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#6
mstrav1973 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 321	Re: 35's with a 4" lift Is it the leaf springs for 67-68 that are shorter and would be the issue? If he's just swapping in axles from the 70 that shouldnt matter should it? Matt __________________ 72 chevy k-10, swb, auto, 35's, rally's, posi, 4" lift, 2.5" old style 40 series flows with headers and crossover pipe and some other stuff!!

05-28-2010, 08:52 PM	#7
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 35's with a 4" lift The swapping of axles wouldn't really affect the lift kit. There is something special about 67-68 frames that I know 69-72 lift kits won't work with. Something was brought up awhile back about the issue, but I don't remember what is is. I have never owned a 67-68 to know. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

05-28-2010, 09:27 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 35's with a 4" lift I dont recomend runnung 36's like I have on mine unless you are NOT going to be off roading. As a matter of fact....be carefull with 35's also. This is 4" lift. Oh yea....."For Sale" Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 05-28-2010 at 09:28 PM.

05-28-2010, 10:54 PM	#9
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Re: 35's with a 4" lift Thanks for all the input. I'll start measuring as much as I can!

05-29-2010, 06:45 PM	#10
Travis K Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 81	Re: 35's with a 4" lift I am installing a 4" Rough Country lift on my 68 frame. I am having a few issues with fitting it. I couldn't find a lift for a 68, so I purchased a lift for a 69-72 with 56" springs. The first issue I ran into is that the spring eyes on the leaves are quite a bit narrower than the shackles. That is not too difficult of a problem to fix. The main issue I am having is that the 56" springs are still too short. On the rear end, the shackles contact the bracket before it is even off of the ground. When it is set back down, the shackles sit at about a 45* angle pointing towards the front of the truck. I do not have any reference photos, but I would think that the shackles should be near vertical when they are at rest? I would get some photos of the issues I have had, but I am currently deployed. If anyone has any ideas on how to fix this, let me know. I was thinking of relocating the rear shackle hanger forward a couple inches. Does anyone see any issues with doing this as long as the centerline of the axle stays the same? Last edited by Travis K; 05-29-2010 at 06:46 PM.

05-29-2010, 07:17 PM	#11
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Re: 35's with a 4" lift Travis K Thanks for the heads up.

05-29-2010, 07:37 PM	#12
minime's 68' Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 53	Re: 35's with a 4" lift I found a lift kit for a 67-68 Suburban. Is there a difference between the truck leaf springs and one's from a suburban? Does any one know?

05-30-2010, 07:07 PM	#13
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: 35's with a 4" lift My understanding is that the springs on 67&68 are 3" wide where as 69-72 the springs are 2.5" wide. The 56" long leafs are found on 1 tons and 52" long leafs are found on 1/2 and 3/4 tons. Hope this helps clear things up for you.



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