Body Lift and 33 inch tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JesseB · 04-20-2003, 11:32 PM

I'm thinking about putting a 2" body lift on my '71 Chevy truck and was wondering if that was sufficient to accomodate size 33 tires and what problems may I encounter when doing this?

Can anyone give me any pointers on what to pay attention to when doing this? Your response is appreciated.

yellowgmc · 04-21-2003, 01:55 PM

should fit with no problems. when installing the lift, do one side at a time and leave the bolts loose on the other side. then you don't have to realign the body and cab. good luck!

JesseB · 04-23-2003, 10:47 PM

Thanks YellowGMC! I was also told that with the 2" body lift, I would have to do a lot of modification with the brake lines, radiator shroud, etc... sounds more difficult with everyone I talk to...any truth?

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-24-2003, 07:53 PM

I believe with a body lift you do end up having to tweak more items than with a suspension lift. In addition to what you mention you have steering, fuel line from cab to frame rail don't forget gaps betweenbumpers and body, e-brake cable, clutch linkeage, throtle linkeage, Suspension lift slightly more but in my opinion more straight forward and for 2" really nothing else to mess with but adjust drag link.

JesseB · 04-24-2003, 09:10 PM

Thanks again! Another question, I'm thinking of doing the body lift myself to save money, but some people I know said I can have a local off-road shop install it with all the modifications for approximately $300. Does that sound reasonable for the amount of work involved? Thanks for your response.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-25-2003, 05:10 AM

That's about what my neighbor paid for his body lift on his toyota.

Solarus1981 · 04-29-2003, 12:53 AM

I have a stock, worn out 2wd that clears 32x11.5x15 coopers. 33's should be easy.

chevy69er · 05-10-2003, 02:22 AM

Im running 33's on my 69.All I did was get 1 1/2" lift springs from Rancho and i left the rear stock.They fit great and it looks awesome.

JesseB · 05-10-2003, 04:01 PM

How 'bout pics? I too installed heavy duty springs- decided against the 2" lift right now, and the '33 fit great. Looks like a 4x4.

Tobes85K5 · 05-22-2003, 04:55 PM

For the money you are going to spend on the body lift and installation, you should go ahead and get a 2 1/2 in. suspension lift. It is very easy to put on and it will improve your ride.

04-20-2003, 11:32 PM	#1
JesseB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17	Body Lift and 33 inch tires I'm thinking about putting a 2" body lift on my '71 Chevy truck and was wondering if that was sufficient to accomodate size 33 tires and what problems may I encounter when doing this? Can anyone give me any pointers on what to pay attention to when doing this? Your response is appreciated.

04-21-2003, 01:55 PM	#2
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	should fit with no problems. when installing the lift, do one side at a time and leave the bolts loose on the other side. then you don't have to realign the body and cab. good luck! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

04-24-2003, 07:53 PM	#4
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I believe with a body lift you do end up having to tweak more items than with a suspension lift. In addition to what you mention you have steering, fuel line from cab to frame rail don't forget gaps betweenbumpers and body, e-brake cable, clutch linkeage, throtle linkeage, Suspension lift slightly more but in my opinion more straight forward and for 2" really nothing else to mess with but adjust drag link. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-25-2003, 05:10 AM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	That's about what my neighbor paid for his body lift on his toyota. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-29-2003, 12:53 AM	#7
Solarus1981 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Federal Way, wa Posts: 84	I have a stock, worn out 2wd that clears 32x11.5x15 coopers. 33's should be easy. __________________ '67 LWB C-10, 406 cid th350, dunno what rear end Looking to rent a house in Puget Sound area, anyone have one?

04-23-2003, 10:47 PM	#3
JesseB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17	Thanks YellowGMC! I was also told that with the 2" body lift, I would have to do a lot of modification with the brake lines, radiator shroud, etc... sounds more difficult with everyone I talk to...any truth?

04-24-2003, 09:10 PM	#5
JesseB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17	Thanks again! Another question, I'm thinking of doing the body lift myself to save money, but some people I know said I can have a local off-road shop install it with all the modifications for approximately $300. Does that sound reasonable for the amount of work involved? Thanks for your response.

05-10-2003, 02:22 AM	#8
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	Body lift Im running 33's on my 69.All I did was get 1 1/2" lift springs from Rancho and i left the rear stock.They fit great and it looks awesome. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

05-10-2003, 04:01 PM	#9
JesseB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 17	How 'bout pics? I too installed heavy duty springs- decided against the 2" lift right now, and the '33 fit great. Looks like a 4x4.

05-22-2003, 04:55 PM	#10
Tobes85K5 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 30	For the money you are going to spend on the body lift and installation, you should go ahead and get a 2 1/2 in. suspension lift. It is very easy to put on and it will improve your ride.



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