another 2wd lift ?

[DirtyBlackHoe]

i want to run at least 33's and was going to get the 7" cst and then later down the road add the b/l and 35's....the problem i have run across is that the CST kit is about 1300 shipped to my door. i can get the fabtech performance kit (coils, upper arms, shocks) for 375 shipped to me and then add a body lift and come out much cheaper...this will be more of a pavement pounder than anything so i want to retain some decent ride characteristics...what should i go with?

i honestly would have to save every penny till the end of the summer before i could get the CST and such, but i could have that **** lifted and everything by beginning to mid summer if i do it the 3" + 3" way....would i be tall enough and do i need to worry about rubbing? another option is to get the 4" spindle that is about 650 shipped to me and then add the bodylift on top of that for a 7" lift?

[J to the izA]

if i were you i would do the 4 inch spindle and bodylift if you want ride quality.

my buddy used to have a 95 swb truck that he put the 3 inch fabtech performance lift on. the thing rode like a$$. much harsher than stock

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Jeff_94
if i were you i would do the 4 inch spindle and bodylift if you want ride quality.

my buddy used to have a 95 swb truck that he put the 3 inch fabtech performance lift on. the thing rode like a$$. much harsher than stock

ok well what shocks should i get for the 4" spindle...i will be getting the kit from Jeff@PLC if i go this route...will the CST kit ride better than the fabtech kit with the coils and such? i can get an older style used Fabtech 6" kit for around 800 or should i get the spindle with fabtech shocks for $650 and add the bodylift on top of that?

[CrazyAggie05]

what ever you do, dont get fabtech shocks....they are crap.....get bilsteins....little bit more, but well worth it when it comes to ride quality :head:

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by CrazyAggie05
what ever you do, dont get fabtech shocks....they are crap.....get bilsteins....little bit more, but well worth it when it comes to ride quality :head:

really? i talked to jeff and he said they weren't that bad and were good shocks for the money but the bilsteiens were much better...thanks for the input.

[LowRed]

its too bad that ffs hasnt made one for the OBS yet

[Fatboy]

I have Fabtech shocks...they suck:read: get bilsteins.



:smokin:

[westcoast]

hmm I seem to recall that the whiplash 2wd 10" lift was about 1300? have you checked in too those?

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by westcoastz71
hmm I seem to recall that the whiplash 2wd 10" lift was about 1300? have you checked in too those?

naw man i haven't becuse i thought they were alot more money than 1300...can u find me soem information on the lifts for a regular cab 96 chevy? can anyone get me some information. that would be the think i would want to do in order to get all the lift i want in at one time and not have to run a body lift.

please help me guys.

[Lifted94Blazer]

with that 10" lift, I think you'll prolly have to have your driveshaft lengthened. Also, if it doesn't come with brakelines, you're going to need them with that lift. Just something to keep in mind.:)

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Lifted94Blazer
with that 10" lift, I think you'll prolly have to have your driveshaft lengthened. Also, if it doesn't come with brakelines, you're going to need them with that lift. Just something to keep in mind.:)

so with 6-7" i wouldn't need anyting other than the kit right? i think i am just going to do the spindle and bodylift.

[ocwave]

didnt know whiplash did 2wd

[Lifted94Blazer]

Originally posted by BlueStepSide


so with 6-7" i wouldn't need anyting other than the kit right? i think i am just going to do the spindle and bodylift. so that's 4" suspension by way of a spindle in front and a block in the rear? You'll prolly be ok(driveshaft for sure). Brakelines might be a little short.


Yes whiplash does 2wd...I am pretty sure.

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Lifted94Blazer
so that's 4" suspension by way of a spindle in front and a block in the rear? You'll prolly be ok(driveshaft for sure). Brakelines might be a little short.


Yes whiplash does 2wd...I am pretty sure.

hey bro it would be 4" spindle and 3" bodylift....how do all the kits that are 7" suspension for 2wd's not need a new driveshaft?

thanks for all the help guys...can i run 35's with 7" of lift and a little trimming?

[J to the izA]

my truck can barely fit 35s without trimming with 7 inches of lift. you wont even be close with a 2wd

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Jeff_94
my truck can barely fit 35s without trimming with 7 inches of lift. you wont even be close with a 2wd

well at least i know now...that is odd tho cause my best friend cleared 35x16" boggers on his 95 z-71 with only a lil trimming and a bodylift? how the hell with 7" can't u clear 35's?

[J to the izA]

i have no clue. i wish i knew why i cant clear sh!t. :( my ride sucks ***. i swear my lift is not a 6. stupid PC.

oh well once the FT goes on........then ill clear some TIRES:cool:

btw what wheels was your friend running?

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Jeff_94
i have no clue. i wish i knew why i cant clear sh!t. :( my ride sucks ***. i swear my lift is not a 6. stupid PC.

oh well once the FT goes on........then ill clear some TIRES:cool:

btw what wheels was your friend running?

he was running some 15x10" eagle alloys....he was running the ones that are split 3-spokes....let me find the number on them

ae #117

[J to the izA]

hmmm. well a little trimming means something different to everyone.

i personally would never trim metal, i just dont like the idea. plastic is fair game.

but a little trimming does allow a lot more tire to fit.

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Jeff_94
hmmm. well a little trimming means something different to everyone.

i personally would never trim metal, i just dont like the idea. plastic is fair game.

but a little trimming does allow a lot more tire to fit.

well i will get some pics of his truck with the trimming he did and the 33's he has on his truck now....but iwth some trimming do u think i could fit 35's? or maybe 33's with the 4" spindle lift?

[Lifted94Blazer]

Originally posted by BlueStepSide


hey bro it would be 4" spindle and 3" bodylift :think: never said it wasn't. Originally posted by BlueStepSide
how do all the kits that are 7" suspension for 2wd's not need a new driveshaft?
I guess the 7" suspensions don't need driveshafts because they are not lifted enough to require it.

[Hulkster]

I still think that if you lift your truck 4" with the spindles, then 3" with the body lift, you could fit a 35" AT, or something with a moderately aggressive tread pattern (not M/T). Now, there would probably still be a little trimming, and there may still be some rubbing from time to time, but I think you could do it.

Just going by my experiences. I fit 32" AT's on my truck with no trimming, but keep in mind, the tires are actually 31.7" OD. I think with trimming, I could have fit 33's on my truck. If that's the case, you should be able to fit 35's, should.

I'll get some pictures up ASAP for you to see, and make your own decisions, because everyone's different.

[DirtyBlackHoe]

Originally posted by Hulkster
I still think that if you lift your truck 4" with the spindles, then 3" with the body lift, you could fit a 35" AT, or something with a moderately aggressive tread pattern (not M/T). Now, there would probably still be a little trimming, and there may still be some rubbing from time to time, but I think you could do it.

Just going by my experiences. I fit 32" AT's on my truck with no trimming, but keep in mind, the tires are actually 31.7" OD. I think with trimming, I could have fit 33's on my truck. If that's the case, you should be able to fit 35's, should.

I'll get some pictures up ASAP for you to see, and make your own decisions, because everyone's different.

please do get some pics man.

[westcoast]

yes whiplash does 2wd as well as FT they do 2wd as well.
you will not need a driveshalf with the 10" lift I dont need one. but it is at the limit for my truck. you might wanna PM lifted96chevy he has all the info with the whiplash kit.