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Budweis · 04-14-2004, 12:33 AM

anyone know what i might expect to pay to get a couple of driveshafts extended? i was going to go with a 6 " lift but it says on spring type only adds 4" front and 5 1/2 " back so was thinking bout the 8" as it goes a true 8" of lift front and back but i understand will need the driveshafts extended so wanting to find out cost before get into. or does anyone have a link to a 6" spring suspension lift kit that adds a true 6" front and back? no block Kits please. seems to me the easiest part is going to be installing as i spent way too many hours trying to find what i need lol. its for a 1970 c20 3/4 ton 4x4. matter of fact if anyone has good links for reasonable suspension parts for this vehicle please leave here as ive only found like 3 or 4 places that even have anything for this truck.

Mudder · 04-14-2004, 03:29 AM

Have you tried Tuff Country?

Budweis · 04-14-2004, 04:46 AM

thanks i didnt try that i tried tough country, lol every company has close to the same name got me all confused. it doesnt tell actual lift on tuff country one ill call them tomorrow and see. whats the difference between ez-ride and heavy duty ? i notice they only sell ez-ride for 6" lifts.

Budweis · 04-14-2004, 04:55 AM

hey forgot to ask they say this kit there #16611 only comes for 52" rear springs and not for 56" ones, where does this measurement come from so i can check mine?

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-14-2004, 05:45 AM

You should have 52" rear springs.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-14-2004, 12:54 PM

When I had my front driveshaft lengthened and balanced it was about $110.

Mudder · 04-14-2004, 01:21 PM

You may not have to do both shafts. I know of a good place in Union that can do this. Usually they just rebuild them and Yukon is about right on price.

Budweis · 04-15-2004, 04:46 AM

cool thats not too bad then, according to this ruff country kit i think im going to get it has transfer case drop kit included, that means i prob dont have to lengthen at all prob now right?

smokekiki · 04-15-2004, 03:57 PM

Tuffs heavy duty springs have 1 extra leaf on the bottom.Takes away some of the flex.They recomend the hd for winches and big blocks.

04-14-2004, 04:46 AM	#3
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	thanks i didnt try that i tried tough country, lol every company has close to the same name got me all confused. it doesnt tell actual lift on tuff country one ill call them tomorrow and see. whats the difference between ez-ride and heavy duty ? i notice they only sell ez-ride for 6" lifts. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

04-14-2004, 04:55 AM	#4
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	hey forgot to ask they say this kit there #16611 only comes for 52" rear springs and not for 56" ones, where does this measurement come from so i can check mine? __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

04-14-2004, 05:45 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	You should have 52" rear springs. __________________ 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

04-14-2004, 12:54 PM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,687	When I had my front driveshaft lengthened and balanced it was about $110. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-15-2004, 04:46 AM	#8
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	cool thats not too bad then, according to this ruff country kit i think im going to get it has transfer case drop kit included, that means i prob dont have to lengthen at all prob now right? __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

04-14-2004, 12:33 AM	#1
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	driveshafts extended/6" Susp. Lift Kits anyone know what i might expect to pay to get a couple of driveshafts extended? i was going to go with a 6 " lift but it says on spring type only adds 4" front and 5 1/2 " back so was thinking bout the 8" as it goes a true 8" of lift front and back but i understand will need the driveshafts extended so wanting to find out cost before get into. or does anyone have a link to a 6" spring suspension lift kit that adds a true 6" front and back? no block Kits please. seems to me the easiest part is going to be installing as i spent way too many hours trying to find what i need lol. its for a 1970 c20 3/4 ton 4x4. matter of fact if anyone has good links for reasonable suspension parts for this vehicle please leave here as ive only found like 3 or 4 places that even have anything for this truck. __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

04-14-2004, 03:29 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Have you tried Tuff Country?

04-14-2004, 01:21 PM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	You may not have to do both shafts. I know of a good place in Union that can do this. Usually they just rebuild them and Yukon is about right on price.

04-15-2004, 03:57 PM	#9
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Tuffs heavy duty springs have 1 extra leaf on the bottom.Takes away some of the flex.They recomend the hd for winches and big blocks. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires



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