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Glenn F. 11-05-2009 20:47:38 64.109.36.75 4167 Report to Moderator	I have an '88 Chevy C3500 which is in very good shape, but kind of a sleeper. I have always liked the extra height of a four wheel drive pickup, but have no need for one. What are my options to lift the front end about 2-3 inches? I don't want a body lift and a straight axle doesn't seem the way to go! Any simple/effective techniques? Thank you, Glenn F. [Reply]   [No Email]
RodInNS 11-06-2009 06:19:59 216.118.158.123 4172 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting A Two Wheel Drive Truck in reply to Glenn F., 11-05-2009 20:47:38   Hockey pucks. Bout half a dozen of them under the coils... Dunno how the suspension geometry is going to like that tho. T-bars would be simpler. Just wind them up tighter. Rod   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Matt in the Thumb 11-06-2009 04:57:19 64.90.137.2 4171 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting A Two Wheel Drive Truck in reply to Glenn F., 11-05-2009 20:47:38   Sure it can be done. People out west do it all the time. Call it the "Prerunner" look. Ford even did it with their Ranger from the factory. The look of a 4WD for those who don't actually need it. My brother has a 94 Chevy 1/2 ton that's lifted almost 6 inches with 33's on it. Used blocks in the rear and a combination of coil springs and lift spindles on the front. May be tough to find parts for the 1 ton though, as everything needs to be beefier. Would also need longer shocks to compensate. I think his lift was through Rough Country.   [Reply]   [No Email]
AndrewFromNS 11-05-2009 21:39:19 71.7.194.23 4169 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting A Two Wheel Drive Truck in reply to Glenn F., 11-05-2009 20:47:38   Glenn, ProComp makes a dozen full lift kits (front and rear, new springs, struts, bushings, bolts, etc) for the 88 3500's....but they're far from cheap, ranging from $1800 to $3200 US. Probably out of your expected price range. I would suggest, then, that you give another ProComp product a try. They're called Lifting blocks...and range from $85 for a 2.5" lift, $95 for a 4" lift, or $110 for a 5.5" lift. My notes say they should work front and rear on an 88 one-ton, but I wouldn't swear by it. Whats your truck got for front suspension? AR   [Reply]   [No Email]
Jeff in TX 11-05-2009 21:06:31 71.97.239.108 4168 Report to Moderator	Re: Lifting A Two Wheel Drive Truck in reply to Glenn F., 11-05-2009 20:47:38   Does it have springs or torsion bars? If springs, you can get longer springs which will require an alignment or raised spindles. They have some things at the auto parts that are kinda pointy and you stick them in between the coils and turn with a ratchet. They work too, but make sure they are seated good when installed. If not, they may pop out if you bounce the front too hard. For the rear, either raised springs or blocks.   [Reply]   [No Email]