GMT400 2WD Lift Guide.

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I’m about 90% done with my 4.5 lift new every thing on my front suspension was a 1 ton just swapped the upper ball joint to a 1/2 ton one so I could have better wheel selection with the 6 lug but hopefully I want have any alignment issues when the time comes


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[Dhash]

New wheels and tires day is the best!

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Figured since lifted 2wd are so popular right now, might as well make a thread on the different kinds of lifts available. geared towards the 1500's, but 2500/3500 guys dont be afraid to speak up, ill add the info. this thread is intended to show the different kinds of lifts available to 2wd GMT400's.

Thanks in advance from everyone i stole pictures from, if you dont want your truck on here, just shoot me a PM.

Spring Spacers/Leveling Kit:

Springs spacers are relatively cheap, most are 1" or 2", available from eBay, Canuck Motorsports (CM), Daystar and other brands, i myself bought a set of 2" CM Spacers, never did install them.

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Daystar Spacer:

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Example of Spacers (I think 2?") with 32x11.5

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Springs:

Springs are the first kit Rough Country (RC) Sell, CM also stock most coils, in a range of sizes.

RC sell a 2" kit that includes shocks, blocks and BJ spacers

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CM sells coils in 2" and 3"* and in V6 or V8.

*3"+ will require an aftermarket upper control arm.

Example of the RC 2" Kit with 30x9.5's

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Spindles:

Spindles are another popular kit, available in 4", RC, CM, Fabtech, etc.

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Some of examples of Spindle lifted trucks.

4" Spindles, 32x11.5R15's

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4" Spindles, 285/70R17 and 6 lug swap

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Fabtech 7.5" (Discontinued):

Fabtech was making a 7.5" kit, not sure on the specs of it, currently discontinued.

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Body Lift:

Body lifts are the same for 2wd as 4wd, Performance Accessories, Zone, Summit Racing, all have them 2" or 3"

This is a cheap way to get lift, but does show frame.

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Example of 3" Body, 33x12.5

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Random Lifts/Tire size's

4" Spindle, 3" Body, 35x12.5

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4" Spindle, 1" Spacer, BJ Spacers, 32x11.5

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4" Spindle, 33x12.5

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4" Spindle, 3" Body, 32x11.5

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4" Spindle, 31x10.5

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3" Springs, 33x12.5

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4" Spindle, 2" Coil

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4" Spindle, 4" Coil?, 3" Body, 35x12.5

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More examples here: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12631-Post-your-lifted-2wd-s

Links:

Rough Country/Performance Accessories: http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_2wd_88-98.html
Canuck MotorSports (Canada) (Sell Springtech): http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/cat_chevygmc_lift-lg.html
Fabtech: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/C1500-1988-98-c1034/
SummitRacing Body Lifts: http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/body-lift-kits/year/1996/make/chevrolet/drivetrain/rwd?SortBy=None&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=body lift
GMT400 Spindle Lift FAQ Thread: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?17640-88-98-2wd-Spindle-Lift-FAQ-Thread
GMT400 Lifted 2WD Thread: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12631-Post-your-lifted-2wd-s

Figured since lifted 2wd are so popular right now, might as well make a thread on the different kinds of lifts available. geared towards the 1500's, but 2500/3500 guys dont be afraid to speak up, ill add the info. this thread is intended to show the different kinds of lifts available to 2wd GMT400's.

Thanks in advance from everyone i stole pictures from, if you dont want your truck on here, just shoot me a PM.

Spring Spacers/Leveling Kit:

Springs spacers are relatively cheap, most are 1" or 2", available from eBay, Canuck Motorsports (CM), Daystar and other brands, i myself bought a set of 2" CM Spacers, never did install them.

Picture of typical spacers

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Daystar Spacer:

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Example of Spacers (I think 2?") with 32x11.5

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Springs:

Springs are the first kit Rough Country (RC) Sell, CM also stock most coils, in a range of sizes.

RC sell a 2" kit that includes shocks, blocks and BJ spacers

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CM sells coils in 2" and 3"* and in V6 or V8.

*3"+ will require an aftermarket upper control arm.

Example of the RC 2" Kit with 30x9.5's

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Spindles:

Spindles are another popular kit, available in 4", RC, CM, Fabtech, etc.

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Some of examples of Spindle lifted trucks.

4" Spindles, 32x11.5R15's

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4" Spindles, 285/70R17 and 6 lug swap

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Fabtech 7.5" (Discontinued):

Fabtech was making a 7.5" kit, not sure on the specs of it, currently discontinued.

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Body Lift:

Body lifts are the same for 2wd as 4wd, Performance Accessories, Zone, Summit Racing, all have them 2" or 3"

This is a cheap way to get lift, but does show frame.

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Example of 3" Body, 33x12.5

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Random Lifts/Tire size's

4" Spindle, 3" Body, 35x12.5

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4" Spindle, 1" Spacer, BJ Spacers, 32x11.5

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4" Spindle, 33x12.5

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4" Spindle, 3" Body, 32x11.5

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4" Spindle, 31x10.5

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3" Springs, 33x12.5

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4" Spindle, 2" Coil

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4" Spindle, 4" Coil?, 3" Body, 35x12.5

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More examples here: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12631-Post-your-lifted-2wd-s

Links:

Rough Country/Performance Accessories: http://www.roughcountry.com/chevy_2wd_88-98.html
Canuck MotorSports (Canada) (Sell Springtech): http://www.canuckmotorsports.com/cat_chevygmc_lift-lg.html
Fabtech: http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/C1500-1988-98-c1034/
SummitRacing Body Lifts: http://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/body-lift-kits/year/1996/make/chevrolet/drivetrain/rwd?SortBy=None&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=body lift
GMT400 Spindle Lift FAQ Thread: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?17640-88-98-2wd-Spindle-Lift-FAQ-Thread
GMT400 Lifted 2WD Thread: http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?12631-Post-your-lifted-2wd-s

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Here’s mine

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[matad311]

Where can I get tubular uppers for a 2wd that’s lifted? And I didn’t think the springs were 2inches taller, is that where they get the extra 2 inches is in the spring?

You can get the tubular uppers from Chassis Tech or known as Airbagit. I called and ordered mine. I have a screen shot posted earlier with a part number I believe to the ones I have that are not adjustable. Also posted a screenshot of the adjustable ones to with the part number.


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[matad311]

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I’m about 90% done with my 4.5 lift new every thing on my front suspension was a 1 ton just swapped the upper ball joint to a 1/2 ton one so I could have better wheel selection with the 6 lug but hopefully I want have any alignment issues when the time comes


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Do the 6 lug rotors go right onto the 1500 spindles? Or do I need 2500 lift spindles and do ball joint conversion? Just curious for when i possibly want to buy new wheels.


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[miles0]

Do the 6 lug rotors go right onto the 1500 spindles? Or do I need 2500 lift spindles and do ball joint conversion? Just curious for when i possibly want to buy new wheels.


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Yes the do fits but it all depends on the year model spindle and rotor if I’m not mistaken 88-91 c1500 rotors are 1 inch thick & 92-98 c1500 rotors are 1.25 inches thick rotors so it depends on the year of your truck..my setups was for a 98 so got the 1.25 6 lug rotors then added new 1 ton upper control arms redrilled them to fit the mevotech c1500 ball joint to make it all work With the c1500 lift spindle.. so if you buy the 2500 lift spindle you will need the 2500 ball joint but the 6 lug rotor should be interchangeable for both spindles

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Good idea and nice job

Adam

Finally got her fixed and paid the shop and now she’s back on the road!!!

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[Dhash]

This is now with 2" rough country spring lift WITH 1" daystar spring spacer. 3.75" lift

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[Dhash]

Cleaned up. 1.25" wheel spacers installed. No rubbing now. Need 2" in the front to make it look right though.

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