Easiest Way To Lift 4" ???

[PRITCHETTK]

What is the cheapest and safest way to lift a 1985 1/2 4x4 Chevy silverado? Can I just get the new leaf springs that will raise it 4" or what all would I have to do? Can someone point me out to a kit for a 4" lift that isnt too much $??

[bigyellowjimmy]

tuff country ez ride springs for front, shackle flip in rear

ord sells this stuff

[PRITCHETTK]

Who is Ord? Im a newb!

[bigyellowjimmy]

ummm.....offroaddesign

they specialize in bolt on upgrades for solid axle GM's

ck out their website

[PRITCHETTK]

ok, thanks man!

[PRITCHETTK]

If I went with the leafs in front and shackle flip on the rear just for a 4" lift, would I have to do anything to the steering, or the drive shaft?

[bigyellowjimmy]

good luck

[okeydokey]

new pitment arm, and longer brakelines. drive lines should be fine

[yernkie]

Driveshafts will be good and steering should be ok. Put on the lift and take it for a test drive. If the steering is too bad put on a new arm. Remember to adjust your draglink.

You might look into swapping 52 inch springs into the front if you need flex, a decent ride, and are capable. Writeup on 52 swap on ck5.com

Not being a dick, but just a warning, next time use Newbie forum. Questions like this are just asking for trouble around here.

[pcorssmit]

Originally Posted by PRITCHETTK

What is the cheapest and safest way to lift a 1985 1/2 4x4 Chevy silverado?

Take it to the local garage, and have them put it on the hoist. The should be able to lift it 5-6' off the ground.

If you are looking for a more permanant solution, take it to 4wheel Parts, tell them you want a lift and some big new white letter tires, maybe a little chrome while you're in there, and some truck nutz. Come back later, write them a check, and drive it home.

Pete

ps Make sure you get the red shock boots. Only the red ones will do. And a big ass windshield banner. See you at the mall!

[yernkie]

I should've got the red shock boots. I got the black ones and they only added 5hp. The red ones add 10

[mudslinger99]

You can get a Rough Country kit that includes everything you need for about $300 but that price is for blocks.. If you want all springs then add about $150..

Or you can go with a shackle flip in the rear and front springs but you will have to buy all the other parts separate.. That's about the cheapest route other than a 3 inch body lift..

[PRITCHETTK]

how much for a 3" body lift? I have 33's rights not and thats about the biggest I can go with my truck stock. I just want it high enough to get 35's maybe 37's.

[wizard_Drd]

Originally Posted by PRITCHETTK

how much for a 3" body lift? I have 33's rights not and thats about the biggest I can go with my truck stock. I just want it high enough to get 35's maybe 37's.

Price checks are too advanced for this forum. Maybe you should call a vendor on this highly technical question.

Forget the lift and spend your money on English classes instead, newb.
Yernkie warned you.

[Red Chevy]

Body lifts are less than $100 for your truck. Unless your willing to do a lot of fender trimming, your gonna need more than a body lift. Probably at least a 6" lift to clear the 37's and then maybe a little trimming. Call 4wheelparts, they can hook you up with a 6" kit for about $350. If you don't want to run rear blocks I would go with springs, probably would be cheaper than the shackle flip and an add-a-leaf.

[weaselzz]

you can run a 4 inch lift and a 3 inch body and clear bigger tires then 37s. A little trimming yes but you dont need a 6 inch and 3. A four inch lift will clear 36s at the most with some rubbing, so just run a 4 inch lift for the 35s.

[positrack@earthlink.]

I know a 4" will clear 35s fine, so I would think that a 4" susp. and a 3" BL would be more than enough for 37s (if you can stand the BL...).

I have 4" Tuff Country springs at all four corners, and I am happy with it. I got the HD springs in front and the EZ Rides in back. The fronts do ride a little rough, but they still have amazing flex for as stiff as they are. I wish that they offered HD springs for the rear though, as mine are starting to sag (it's been about 3 years I guess). I do occasionally use this truck as a work truck, and those EZ-Rides don't like hauling. The fronts haven't lost a bit as far as I can tell. Now the truck looks like it's draggin' ass... Maybe it's time for a 2.5" shackle flip.

When I lifted mine, the DSs were almost at their limit, but still OK. The steering sucks stock and is a nightmare lifted 4". When you hit the brakes hard, especially with the softer springs, it will go hell-bent for the ditch. Get an arm. JMHO.

EDIT: Some of you guys are spreading misinformation. While the red or black boots might might look the "baddest", it is pretty well accepted that the neon-green ones add the most suspension travel and horsepower. Anywhere 5-290 from what I've heard. Why don't you do some research before you start spouting incorrect mall-tech?

[PRITCHETTK]

I guess I am going to go with the new springs to go on every corner for a 4" lift. Anyone know the best place to get some new springs?

[Red Chevy]

Check the vendor section, look around on the net, check the pages of your favorite 4x4 mag., lots of possibilities, needs a little effort.

[blazerboy08]

no the orange ones add horses and about 20 inches of flex get it right

[4x4koko]

i think the best lift is with a floor jack because u can adjust the lift from the outside and u can slip your shock boots on the handle

[dubbyx]

Wait a second here.... shockboots are the answer to HP gains?!?!??!

I thought you had to paint all your suspension parts blue or red, I didn't realize it was just a simple boot change!!! Fawk.


oh mighty gurus: ORD or DIY shackle flip?

[positrack@earthlink.]

I'm no guru but I like to build shit. I have absolutely no doubt that the ORD hardware is well built, high quality stuff, but I (and most anybody w/ a welder and a tiny bit of capability) can build custom shackle brackets. DIY.