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Since: Dec 16, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:40 pm
Post subject: Body lift
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91 Chevy Silverado
Contemplating installing a body lift so I can relax the torsion bars a bit
and still fit the 35's. I have a suspension lift, but I am eating idler and
pitman arms about every year and a half. I think its an older Superlift 4
to 6" lift that the previous owner cranked up on the bars to hit the 6"
mark.
Never done a body lift. Anyone done one here? Just looking for some input.
Difficulty scale?
Thanks,
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:40 pm
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Body lift is easy as pie, but it isn't going to relive anything.
Did a 2 1/2' body on my 92. took a day in the driveway but no big deal.
Remove the body mount bolts raise her up and insert the blocks drop it back
down.
Depending on the body lift height other things are needed.
Steering column arm adjustment, --simple
Spread the fan shroud--------------simple
Adjust the shift linkage-------------simple
Raise the front bumper-------------simple but a pain in the arse.
Emergency cable adjustment-------simple
Also remove some brake line clamps and adjust gas filler neck.
All parts should be supplied in kit except maybe the bumper brackets which
you can buy separately. I wanted to raise the rear bumper also but was
unable to find the brackets for the rear at the time.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:40 pm
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"Mastermech" <mastermech.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Body lift is easy as pie, but it isn't going to relive anything.
>
> Did a 2 1/2' body on my 92. took a day in the driveway but no big deal.
>
> Remove the body mount bolts raise her up and insert the blocks drop it
back
> down.
> Depending on the body lift height other things are needed.
>
> Steering column arm adjustment, --simple
> Spread the fan shroud--------------simple
> Adjust the shift linkage-------------simple
> Raise the front bumper-------------simple but a pain in the arse.
> Emergency cable adjustment-------simple
> Also remove some brake line clamps and adjust gas filler neck.
>
> All parts should be supplied in kit except maybe the bumper brackets which
> you can buy separately. I wanted to raise the rear bumper also but was
> unable to find the brackets for the rear at the time.
>
> GoodLuck
>
Thanks for the input, that's exactly what I was looking for.
The only way I am hoping on getting stress relief is I plan on reducing the
torsion bar settings. That's why I am wanting to get a body lift to clear
the tires after that. I am hoping to get less stress on the steering
components that way.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Body lift |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:40 pm
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SFA conversion would fix your torsion bar problems.
GMC Gremlin
"Dirty White Boy" <nope DeleteThis @nowhere.net> wrote in message
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> "Mastermech" <mastermech DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:u-WdnQm7968ubkTcRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> > Body lift is easy as pie, but it isn't going to relive anything.
> >
> > Did a 2 1/2' body on my 92. took a day in the driveway but no big deal.
> >
> > Remove the body mount bolts raise her up and insert the blocks drop it
> back
> > down.
> > Depending on the body lift height other things are needed.
> >
> > Steering column arm adjustment, --simple
> > Spread the fan shroud--------------simple
> > Adjust the shift linkage-------------simple
> > Raise the front bumper-------------simple but a pain in the arse.
> > Emergency cable adjustment-------simple
> > Also remove some brake line clamps and adjust gas filler neck.
> >
> > All parts should be supplied in kit except maybe the bumper brackets
which
> > you can buy separately. I wanted to raise the rear bumper also but was
> > unable to find the brackets for the rear at the time.
> >
> > GoodLuck
> >
> Thanks for the input, that's exactly what I was looking for.
>
> The only way I am hoping on getting stress relief is I plan on reducing
the
> torsion bar settings. That's why I am wanting to get a body lift to clear
> the tires after that. I am hoping to get less stress on the steering
> components that way.
>
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:40 pm
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"Dirty White Boy" <nope.DeleteThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message
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> 91 Chevy Silverado
>
> Contemplating installing a body lift so I can relax the torsion bars a bit
> and still fit the 35's. I have a suspension lift, but I am eating idler
and
> pitman arms about every year and a half. I think its an older Superlift 4
> to 6" lift that the previous owner cranked up on the bars to hit the 6"
> mark.
>
> Never done a body lift. Anyone done one here? Just looking for some
input.
> Difficulty scale?
>
On a new truck, 4.5 to 6, on an older truck that's seen off road and road
salt, 7.5 to 10 assuming you have a flame wrench to heat rusted nuts and
bolts up..
After you install the body lift, and then "relax" the torsions, how are you
getting the butt end down?
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:40 pm
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"Whitelightning" <white.lightning2.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Dirty White Boy" <nope.RemoveThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message
> news:7OlCd.25448$2X6.7999@trnddc07...
> > 91 Chevy Silverado
> >
> > Contemplating installing a body lift so I can relax the torsion bars a
bit
> > and still fit the 35's. I have a suspension lift, but I am eating idler
> and
> > pitman arms about every year and a half. I think its an older Superlift
4
> > to 6" lift that the previous owner cranked up on the bars to hit the 6"
> > mark.
> >
> > Never done a body lift. Anyone done one here? Just looking for some
> input.
> > Difficulty scale?
> >
> On a new truck, 4.5 to 6, on an older truck that's seen off road and road
> salt, 7.5 to 10 assuming you have a flame wrench to heat rusted nuts and
> bolts up..
> After you install the body lift, and then "relax" the torsions, how are
you
> getting the butt end down?
> Whitelightning
>
I was planning on changing out the lift blocks in the back with 4" lift leaf
springs. That should put her pretty level.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Body lift |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:40 pm
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Yep, don't think that I haven't considered that! That would be the best
option by far in my eyes... It's just a little out of my budget right
now...
"GMC Gremlin" <phake.DeleteThis@psudo.com> wrote in message
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> SFA conversion would fix your torsion bar problems.
>
> GMC Gremlin
>
> "Dirty White Boy" <nope.DeleteThis@nowhere.net> wrote in message
> news:TPmCd.9878$1U6.3547@trnddc09...
> >
> > "Mastermech" <mastermech.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:u-WdnQm7968ubkTcRVn-iA@comcast.com...
> > > Body lift is easy as pie, but it isn't going to relive anything.
> > >
> > > Did a 2 1/2' body on my 92. took a day in the driveway but no big
deal.
> > >
> > > Remove the body mount bolts raise her up and insert the blocks drop it
> > back
> > > down.
> > > Depending on the body lift height other things are needed.
> > >
> > > Steering column arm adjustment, --simple
> > > Spread the fan shroud--------------simple
> > > Adjust the shift linkage-------------simple
> > > Raise the front bumper-------------simple but a pain in the arse.
> > > Emergency cable adjustment-------simple
> > > Also remove some brake line clamps and adjust gas filler neck.
> > >
> > > All parts should be supplied in kit except maybe the bumper brackets
> which
> > > you can buy separately. I wanted to raise the rear bumper also but
was
> > > unable to find the brackets for the rear at the time.
> > >
> > > GoodLuck
> > >
> > Thanks for the input, that's exactly what I was looking for.
> >
> > The only way I am hoping on getting stress relief is I plan on reducing
> the
> > torsion bar settings. That's why I am wanting to get a body lift to
clear
> > the tires after that. I am hoping to get less stress on the steering
> > components that way.
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:40 am
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"Dirty White Boy" <nope DeleteThis @nowhere.net> wrote in message
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> > >
> >
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> I was planning on changing out the lift blocks in the back with 4" lift
leaf
> springs. That should put her pretty level.
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>
Sounds like a winner then. my research reveled something I didn't know, you
cant get a drop spindle and drop idler arm for them thare IFS 4x4. Proper
lift kit includes new spindles, and the steering arms are four inches higher
on the assembly then the stock ones.
But being as I am old school hot rodder, there is nothing wrong with the
tail end being a little higher than the nose end ; )
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:40 pm
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"Whitelightning" <white.lightning2 RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Dirty White Boy" <nope RemoveThis @nowhere.net> wrote in message
> news:KbDCd.16306$Y57.13311@trnddc08...
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> > > >
> > >
> >
> > I was planning on changing out the lift blocks in the back with 4" lift
> leaf
> > springs. That should put her pretty level.
> >
> >
> Sounds like a winner then. my research reveled something I didn't know,
you
> cant get a drop spindle and drop idler arm for them thare IFS 4x4. Proper
> lift kit includes new spindles, and the steering arms are four inches
higher
> on the assembly then the stock ones.
> But being as I am old school hot rodder, there is nothing wrong with the
> tail end being a little higher than the nose end ; )
> Whitelightning
>
>
Thanks for your input. I appreciate the insight.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Body lift |
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