1997 z71 lift

[jeepers149]

Im kind of new to lifts and stuff but im wondering how does a 3 inch lift with 33s look on a obs. pictures would definately help. i currently have 285-75-16 on with no lift or torsion crank

[blk97gmc]

looks good, thats what i had on my 97 before i did my 6 in suspension

[jeepers149]

but im not sure if i want 33's or 35's

[blk97gmc]

well then u could always do torsion keys and add-a-leaf too, what gears do u have?

[jeepers149]

as far as i know stock gears

[blk97gmc]

We'll I'd stick with 33s with the body lift for now if I was u, then go with a suspension when u can if u wan 35s or bigger and get gears, that's just my opinion

[whiplash473]

3" body lift and 33s

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/whiplash473/2012-01-09_12-06-57_21-1.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/ss189/whiplash473/2012-01-27_14-41-15_981.jpg

[reddituser]

Have any more photos? I am planning a 3" body and have 33 generals. Looks good! Any complaints? what kit? how long did it take you? any advice?

[stupid friend]

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt35/stupid_friend/100_0231.jpg

3" Summit Racing kit, 17x9 wheels, 33x12.50/17.

The Summit kit is the same as Performance Accessories in Summit's packaging, but less $. It took me 2 nights, by myself. Make sure you have a good breaker bar with a cheater. My 97 had 14 year old bed bolts that have never been touched. READ the installation manual well and understand them before turning the first wrench. It will definately help.

[whiplash473]

i gotta 3" performance accessories body lift and Falken 33s.....what dude said above is all true.....took me 18hrs without a air compressor.....i'll get a pic of my fuel neck 2mor so you can see how i did it (still fills like normal on the high flow setting at the pump)......the fan shroud is a nightmare there's nothing else to that

no complaints.....if you put miles on quickly then check all the body mount torques after 1000mi.....if you put em on slow then like 500-700mi.....i torqued mine down to 90ft/lbs

advice is follow the directions and take your time....rushing things never ends good.....the only problem with my instructions was that it was saying i needed the extra blocks for a long bed (which mine is not) but i ended up needing the extra blocks anyways so idk what i would've done if i did have a long bed......also make sure you gotta mig welder on hand before you start for the overload spacers.....just put a few good tacks on both sides to keep them in place

post some pics when you're done

[jeepers149]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379441_2277633657448_1146955881_32109522_6696919_n .jpg

[jeepers149]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379441_2277633657448_1146955881_32109522_6696919_n .jpg

thats mine with no lift but it looks like a race truck kinda without a lift

[whiplash473]

you have the only truck i've liked those cepek wheels on......seriously slick lookin truck i like it

[jeepers149]

thanks whiplash i like yours a lot to!

[whiplash473]

thanks whiplash i like yours a lot to!

thanks dude

i was just re-reading this thread a little and what i would do if i were you would be do the body lift with your wheels/tires.....then crank the front an inch and throw a set of (however tall it needs to level with the front) blocks in the back and throw some 35s on it.....i wish i would've done this but i got my tires first and then realized after i did the lift that i coulda/shoulda gone with 35s.....basically what i'm saying is do the BL and see how you like it

[reddituser]

I think if you're going to go that high (ie 4") THEN put 35s on it, which adds another 2-3", you're going to be wearing parts out really fast. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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[DueNorth]

285 is already almost 33 inches. so think of the truck sitting 3 inches higher with a minimally taller tire.

[whiplash473]

I think you guys are forgetting that for every inch of tire added is .5" of height.....a 35 is only gonna be 1" higher.....they're measured in diameter.....not radius

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[2006ztruck]

I installed a body lift for one of my buddies on an obs truck. With two people and the right tools I got it done in around 8 hours. Just be sure to follow the directions especially on the fan shroud, steering column extension, and fuel extension. With a 3" body and a leveling kit he is running 33's and has plenty room to go bigger

[Baden]

3" BL, 15x10 Alcoas, 33's
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/baden420/IMG00189-20100311-1642.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/baden420/Pickup/chevy.jpg


3" BL, 15x8 Soft 8's, 33's
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/baden420/461662_10151019616939714_913904486_o.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/baden420/2011-10-29_11-45-16_234.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh119/baden420/2011-10-29_11-45-43_224.jpg


I have been running mine without the steering extension, the fuel extension, or the lower fan shroud. Been like that for 5 years now; no problems.

[2006ztruck]

I have been running mine without the steering extension, the fuel extension, or the lower fan shroud. Been like that for 5 years now; no problems.

When you installed it, did you have to loosen the fuel line? Just curious because I know someone who tried to skip that step and pulled a dent in the bed over the fuel filler.

[Baden]

When you installed it, did you have to loosen the fuel line? Just curious because I know someone who tried to skip that step and pulled a dent in the bed over the fuel filler.

I just loosened the bolts/screws holding it in place and the ground and re-attached after the bed was bolted back down.