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Old 06-10-2013, 07:36 PM   #1
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adding 4'' lift. what needs to be changed

lookin to put in a 4'' lift kit in my '69 gmc 4x4 3/4ton, dana 44 front, and dana 60 rear, front has closed knuckle. is this just a drop in deal or is there more involved? at moment rear has 7 or 8 leafs plus helper springs which will come out, front has 3 leafs. will there be any driveshaft issues? and who sells a good setup? thanx, paul
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Old 06-12-2013, 07:30 AM   #2
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lookin to put in a 4'' lift kit in my '69 gmc 4x4 3/4ton, dana 44 front, and dana 60 rear, front has closed knuckle. is this just a drop in deal or is there more involved? at moment rear has 7 or 8 leafs plus helper springs which will come out, front has 3 leafs. will there be any driveshaft issues? and who sells a good setup? thanx, paul
You might want to ask your question over in the 4x4 area,... unless someone has some info.
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Old 06-12-2013, 05:55 PM   #3
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Re: adding 4'' lift. what needs to be changed

I have the same exact set up and I am looking to put 35 on it so I would be interested in hearing replys too.
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Old 06-12-2013, 06:07 PM   #4
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Re: adding 4'' lift. what needs to be changed

as i remember for 80-87 chevys once you get higher than 4'' lift the steering arm gets involved, im just wondering if one is available for 67-72 trucks?
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Old 06-12-2013, 06:49 PM   #5
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Re: adding 4'' lift. what needs to be changed

I don't plan on any more then 4". I should not have to change anything other then possibly the closed knuckle to an open plus disk brakes.
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Old 06-12-2013, 08:21 PM   #6
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Re: adding 4'' lift. what needs to be changed

From the Tuff Country Instructions:

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Tuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension highly recommends installing a raised steering arm once a 4” suspension system has been installed.
If you have not already ordered your raised steering arm, please contact Tuff Country or your local Tuff Country dealer and order part # 70100.
You'll need extended shocks, brake line re-locators, vent hoses extended and driveline angles checked
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Old 06-12-2013, 08:27 PM   #7
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thanx 4 the info Bigdav160 !
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