hmm, lift a 2wd?

[stealth97]

I have a 97 silverado ext. cab shortbed. All my friends and people keep telling me to lift it, but the problem is, I didnt buy one with 4wd (wtf was I thinking, huh!). The only cool thing I can think of, is July 4th when I was in Pismo Dunes, CA in my friends 96 tahoe 4x4, I saw a truck exactly like mine (except like a 92) running 2wd and a decent lift and tires and did pretty well in the sand! Impressed me well! I already put in a richmond 4.10:1 gear with limited slip differential in the rear b/c I blew it up doing burnouts. :cussing: :dunce: :head: Anyway, what are the options on lifting a 2wd? Does anyone have any advice? Thanks.

Stealth97

97 ext. cab shortbed
2wd, 4.10:1 richmond posi, edelbrock headers, custom magnaflow cat-back, K & N,

[rrsob]

I don't know much about 2wd lifts, but I do know that one of the most popular 2wd lifts that are used on alot of pre-runner trucks out in CA. is a company called Fabtech. Hope this helps. :confused:

[Jeff@PLC]

If you want a lift for street driving look at the Fabtech or CST upper arm and spindle kits. If you want to be able to have fun in the sand or off-road you will need more than just a regular Fabtech or CST kit. For 1988-1998 Chevy 2wd lifts you are pretty limited unless your budget isn't.

http://www.hnmmotorsports.com/1988c1500extreme.shtml
http://www.performancelifts.com/cgi-bin/cart/CSTLT03.html
http://www.kartek.com/truck/88-98c1500/c1500suspension.html - same kit as above but different picture.
http://www.fabtechmotorsports.com/html/chevyc150025003500.html - the Fabtech long travel kit is so-so - works much better with a Bilstein or any other performance shock.

If you have any 2wd questions e-mail me - jeff@performancelifts.com

[J to the izA]

dude lift the 2wd! here in California thats all you need. theres not much mud anywhere. so you can setup a 2wd for high speed sand running.

lemme know what you want and ill try to help you with everything.

[96chevysfa]

Originally posted by JA4x4
dude lift the 2wd! here in California thats all you need. theres not much mud anywhere. so you can setup a 2wd for high speed sand running.

lemme know what you want and ill try to help you with everything.
your looking in the wrong places if you cant find mudd.....

i think you can do pretty good at pismo or n e dunes with 2wd and l/s if you deflate enough. if we can offroad a 2wd school buss at pismo, then im sure you will be fine. goodluck on choosing a lift.

[J to the izA]

dude. where is there any mud/offroading in southern cali? i live in Huntington beach. you?

[stealth97]

Thanks all, I guess I wont be wheelin this truck hard anyway, dont need to break more stuff. Ill look into prices of lifts. Cheaper to lift it than buy some dubs anyway =P My friend just got his dubs back yesterday and they were so clean I went right up to them and started touching. After he was done kicking my ass, he told me to lift my truck =P

Stealth

[96chevysfa]

Originally posted by JA4x4
dude. where is there any mud/offroading in southern cali? i live in Huntington beach. you?
im in los angeles, there is always mudd in azzuza year round. thats my main mud source, but once it rains, sand canyon, and gorman have some mudd. there are a few other palces down south near san diego that have alot of mudd, but i forgot what the place is called, my friend knows though.