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05-15-2016, 05:49 AM
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
Also did you need the pitman arm? Thanks, Mike
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05-15-2016, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
I put 2.5" Softrides on my K20 and did not change the pitman arm. Needed longer front shocks but that was all....
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05-15-2016, 11:08 PM
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Roto Reuter thats the name...
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Darien, NY
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
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~ Dan  My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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05-15-2016, 11:37 PM
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
I have gas charged Fox shocks on my K20, now that its done i don't think the cost out weighs the need for them, i think they do ride a bit stiff, get a good set of hydraulic shocks.
Its always been my understanding that with a 2" lift there is no need for a drop steering arm or raised pitman arm, only 4" and up..
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Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's |
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05-16-2016, 08:23 AM
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Roto Reuter thats the name...
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Darien, NY
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
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~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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05-17-2016, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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Re: Anyone running a 2.5" lift in front with 4" in rear?
Lots of stuff being discussed in this thread. I put tuff country 2.5" HD springs on the front of my k25 and some 4" springs for a 73+ truck in the rear. I removed the factory 1" or so block in the rear. With the funny geometry in the rear and the fact that the 70's rear spring front mount did not drop as low as the 71+ trucks I only got about 2" of lift in the rear.
Up front I didn't need too but I did install a drop pitman arm. I did have to get longer shocks. I think I hit all the different topics here : )
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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 
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