Lift Specs - Page 3

DarkEternal · 02-03-2004, 06:32 PM

Thanks for setting it all straight. Ill update that later tonight. I may double check the fabtech diff drop though, I could have sworn I saw 4.5 in lots of places, but I could very well be wrong.

IROCFAST · 02-03-2004, 08:24 PM

No Problem. I believe the guy that I talked to at Fabtech was Louis. I thought only 4" was strange also. When I asked him why they only dropped it 4" when other spindle lifts dropped it 4.5" he said "I don't know why they only drop it that much". It does not say on their website, so you may want to call them.

SilveradoSSZ71 · 09-11-2004, 09:26 PM

wrong thread sorrrrry

2LOW4ND · 12-27-2004, 05:27 PM

Nice work Dark Eternal.

Serial Thriller · 01-07-2005, 12:02 PM

Does anyone know which OBS kit adds the least amount to your front track width? I don't want the front tires sticking out way more than the back like I see on some lifted trucks.

IROCFAST · 01-10-2005, 03:13 PM

Has anyone made one of these for the OBS trucks?

DarkEternal · 01-10-2005, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serial Thriller

Does anyone know which OBS kit adds the least amount to your front track width? I don't want the front tires sticking out way more than the back like I see on some lifted trucks.

Any non knuckle lift wont add any width. The dick cepeck 6.5" is what I would pick.

Luke2kZ71 · 01-10-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IROCFAST

Has anyone made one of these for the OBS trucks?

tried to make a lift kit? no.

i have heard of 1 guy that extented a 6" to 8"

but u know... this isnt somthing easily made.... it has to keep all specs to keep alignment and steering in check...

when u can get kits so cheap, building one isnt worth it... it probally wouldnt even save u that much after all the materials you would have to buy

not to mention the time and testing

DarkEternal · 01-10-2005, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke2kZ71

tried to make a lift kit? no.

i have heard of 1 guy that extented a 6" to 8"

but u know... this isnt somthing easily made.... it has to keep all specs to keep alignment and steering in check...

when u can get kits so cheap, building one isnt worth it... it probally wouldnt even save u that much after all the materials you would have to buy

not to mention the time and testing

Dude he was talking about the spec sheet...

IROCFAST · 01-11-2005, 01:00 PM

DE is right once again...Luke...get off the crack...lol

Serial Thriller · 01-12-2005, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkEternal

Any non knuckle lift wont add any width. The dick cepeck 6.5" is what I would pick.

Thanks. I guess the extra track width would allow more clearance for turning, though.

blue5.3 · 07-01-2005, 10:08 AM

Does anyone use the rock krawler for nbs trucks. I read the link it looks sweet with the coilovers, but the price?

kp1500z71 · 09-09-2005, 08:45 PM

I thought you gained trac width when installing cv spacers that come with a lift kit. Is this not true that there is not trac width when using these spacers? I thought depending on the width of the spacer that was your trac width gained on the lift. I don't know if I'm stating this right, but I hope some one gets what I am talking about.

burly_bus · 10-19-2005, 02:31 AM

Great Job Man..ypu Have Helped Out Alot Of People..maybe Add Approximate Prices

hdmax · 11-03-2005, 06:33 AM

Maybe I overlooked it, the 2500HD, and 3500 has the same setup in 4x4 as it does in 4x2 trim. So you can add the 4x2`s to the list for the HD`s.

I took a 6-8" BDS lift, and a 2-3" lift (for the older style GM 1/2 ton truck upto 1998`s) and made it an 9-10" lift. (Set at 10") But I would not recommend anyone do this unless they know what they are doing.

Big Boss · 06-13-2006, 10:25 PM

Newb question (good FAQ material?) what's the useful (if any?) difference in the rear lifts that replace the leaf spring versus the ones that use blocks under the stock leaf? From the photos I've seen, I rather prefe rthe appearance of the blocks over the HUGE arcing replacement leafs, but I'm curious what advantages justify the increased cost?

Very useful info here so far though - your efforts are appreciated.

Thanks,
- BB

tatez71 · 06-27-2006, 09:20 PM

So have we all decided on what lift drops the diff a full 6"s on the NBS? Or is 4.5" what you have to be happy with? Also have we decided on the "best" 6" kit for the NBS? I've read alot of threads already and everyone has their own opp.'s!

korvetkeith · 09-03-2006, 08:53 AM

From my experience knee deep in doing the install myself:
-Tuff County 88-98 4x4
-Spindle lift
-Widens front track, looks like almost 2" per side, I'll measure later for you
-Welded single piece drop sub frame, not sure how big the diff drop is, LCA's dropped 5 5/8".
-Lateral compression struts
-4" lift blocks
-Add-a-leaves on 6" kit
-Mine came with shocks, maybe a new addition, because the instructions swear up and down that the kit doesn't come with them. The instructions that I printed off the internet and the ones that come with the kit are a little different?
-So far I am happy with the decision, essentially an RCD for 400 less.

99sierraga · 11-15-2006, 07:52 PM

can u add a lift spendal on the superlift 6-7.5 bracket kit to gain more lift?

Shortnugly · 12-08-2006, 09:00 AM

This thread is really helpful. Tons of info.

While researching lifts I ran across this new product from Skyjacker. This should expand options for those wanting more than a TB crank but not wanting to do the body lifts.

I want a real moderate lift of 3" and crank the TB's about 1.5" - 2" to stuff 34" BFG's under it. Ok with trimming and pinning back rear sheetmetal under the fender well cover (not seen).

Skyjacker 3" suspension lift, knuckle kit with 1.5" block in the rear. Available in Jan of 2007.

http://www.skyjacker.com/

#C9381K for 01-06 GM 2500HD. Tech claims 3/4" wider on each side, max 4.5" BS per wheel.

#C9461K for 99-05 1500, Avy, Tahoe, Yukon, Escy, Denali, Suburban.

02-03-2004, 06:32 PM	#41
DarkEternal Drive it like ya stole it Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2002 Member ID: 3365 Pics: My Gallery Location: Houston/Dallas Age: 23 Posts: 2,515	Thanks for setting it all straight. Ill update that later tonight. I may double check the fabtech diff drop though, I could have sworn I saw 4.5 in lots of places, but I could very well be wrong. 2001 Silverado Z-71 5.3 - 1 ton SFA

02-03-2004, 08:24 PM	#42
IROCFAST AKA 1BADZ Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2004 Member ID: 11273 Pics: My Gallery Location: Belleville, IL Age: 29 Posts: 191	No Problem. I believe the guy that I talked to at Fabtech was Louis. I thought only 4" was strange also. When I asked him why they only dropped it 4" when other spindle lifts dropped it 4.5" he said "I don't know why they only drop it that much". It does not say on their website, so you may want to call them. 2000 Z71 6" RCD 315 X's, Helo Maxx 6's Race Bullet, Shaved, etc. See homepage for pics SOLD

12-27-2004, 05:27 PM	#44
2LOW4ND OBS FREAK Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2004 Member ID: 18959 Pics: My Gallery Location: Bismarck ND Age: 25 Posts: 1,343	Re: Lift Specs Nice work Dark Eternal. 92 Chevy Silverado Z71 - daily driver- cutout flares 33x15.50s on stock sus,to be install 6.5" stage II DC lift and 3" Body lift 91 GMC black RCSB bagged myspace http://www.myspace.com/mikeywaldoch Got married 6/7/08.

01-07-2005, 12:02 PM	#45
Serial Thriller 03 Silverado Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2002 Member ID: 1087 Pics: My Gallery Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 506	Re: Lift Specs Does anyone know which OBS kit adds the least amount to your front track width? I don't want the front tires sticking out way more than the back like I see on some lifted trucks.

01-10-2005, 03:13 PM	#46
IROCFAST AKA 1BADZ Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2004 Member ID: 11273 Pics: My Gallery Location: Belleville, IL Age: 29 Posts: 191	Re: Lift Specs Has anyone made one of these for the OBS trucks? 2000 Z71 6" RCD 315 X's, Helo Maxx 6's Race Bullet, Shaved, etc. See homepage for pics SOLD


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09-11-2004, 09:26 PM	#43
SilveradoSSZ71 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2004 Member ID: 18231 Pics: My Gallery Location: ohio Age: 25 Posts: 158	wrong thread sorrrrry

01-11-2005, 01:00 PM	#50
IROCFAST AKA 1BADZ Status: Offline Join Date: Jan 2004 Member ID: 11273 Pics: My Gallery Location: Belleville, IL Age: 29 Posts: 191	Re: Lift Specs DE is right once again...Luke...get off the crack...lol 2000 Z71 6" RCD 315 X's, Helo Maxx 6's Race Bullet, Shaved, etc. See homepage for pics SOLD

07-01-2005, 10:08 AM	#52
blue5.3 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2005 Member ID: 30299 Pics: My Gallery Location: san francisco ca Age: 30 Posts: 17	Re: Lift Specs Does anyone use the rock krawler for nbs trucks. I read the link it looks sweet with the coilovers, but the price?

09-09-2005, 08:45 PM	#53
kp1500z71 2KTallChevy Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2005 Member ID: 33546 Pics: My Gallery Location: Owensboro, Kentucky Age: 37 Posts: 279	Re: Lift Specs I thought you gained trac width when installing cv spacers that come with a lift kit. Is this not true that there is not trac width when using these spacers? I thought depending on the width of the spacer that was your trac width gained on the lift. I don't know if I'm stating this right, but I hope some one gets what I am talking about.

10-19-2005, 02:31 AM	#54
burly_bus Z71 Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2005 Member ID: 33048 Pics: My Gallery Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 234	Re: Lift Specs Great Job Man..ypu Have Helped Out Alot Of People..maybe Add Approximate Prices 02 z71,straight duals,bfg a/t 285, 15% tint,procomp 6001 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/B...1125073F78.htm http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/davis4x4/

11-03-2005, 06:33 AM	#55
hdmax Mike Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2001 Member ID: 220 Pics: My Gallery Location: New Lexington,Ohio Age: 49 Posts: 2,273	Re: Lift Specs Maybe I overlooked it, the 2500HD, and 3500 has the same setup in 4x4 as it does in 4x2 trim. So you can add the 4x2`s to the list for the HD`s. I took a 6-8" BDS lift, and a 2-3" lift (for the older style GM 1/2 ton truck upto 1998`s) and made it an 9-10" lift. (Set at 10") But I would not recommend anyone do this unless they know what they are doing. Mike http://community.webshots.com/user/hdmax2002 Chevy 2500HD duramax Diesel, Allison 5 speed automatic transmission, Crew cab, Short bed, LS trim, Forest Green, 4x4, Limited slip, boost & EGT gauges, 35" tires 2.5" lift, EFILive=500+ rwhp http://esnips.com/web/bigluke39-MySongs Last edited by hdmax : 11-03-2005 at 06:42 AM.

06-13-2006, 10:25 PM	#56
Big Boss Grease Monkey Status: Offline Join Date: May 2006 Member ID: 47846 Pics: My Gallery Location: Santa Cruz Posts: 5	Re: Lift Specs Newb question (good FAQ material?) what's the useful (if any?) difference in the rear lifts that replace the leaf spring versus the ones that use blocks under the stock leaf? From the photos I've seen, I rather prefe rthe appearance of the blocks over the HUGE arcing replacement leafs, but I'm curious what advantages justify the increased cost? Very useful info here so far though - your efforts are appreciated. Thanks, - BB Last edited by Big Boss : 06-13-2006 at 10:25 PM.

06-27-2006, 09:20 PM	#57
tatez71 BIGGER & BETTER in TEXAS! Status: Offline Join Date: Jun 2006 Member ID: 49870 Pics: My Gallery Location: College Station Age: 22 Posts: 1,464	Re: Lift Specs So have we all decided on what lift drops the diff a full 6"s on the NBS? Or is 4.5" what you have to be happy with? Also have we decided on the "best" 6" kit for the NBS? I've read alot of threads already and everyone has their own opp.'s!

09-03-2006, 08:53 AM	#58
korvetkeith Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Aug 2006 Member ID: 53165 Pics: My Gallery Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 17	Re: Lift Specs From my experience knee deep in doing the install myself: -Tuff County 88-98 4x4 -Spindle lift -Widens front track, looks like almost 2" per side, I'll measure later for you -Welded single piece drop sub frame, not sure how big the diff drop is, LCA's dropped 5 5/8". -Lateral compression struts -4" lift blocks -Add-a-leaves on 6" kit -Mine came with shocks, maybe a new addition, because the instructions swear up and down that the kit doesn't come with them. The instructions that I printed off the internet and the ones that come with the kit are a little different? -So far I am happy with the decision, essentially an RCD for 400 less. '97 Tahoe Tuff Country 6" Spindle lift 32x11.50 ProComp AT on 15x10 5% tint so you can't see up in my windows

11-15-2006, 07:52 PM	#59
99sierraga Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2006 Member ID: 58380 Pics: My Gallery Location: georgia Posts: 4	Re: Lift Specs can u add a lift spendal on the superlift 6-7.5 bracket kit to gain more lift?

12-08-2006, 09:00 AM	#60
Shortnugly Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: May 2003 Member ID: 6325 Pics: My Gallery Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 127	Another lift to add to Lift Specs This thread is really helpful. Tons of info. While researching lifts I ran across this new product from Skyjacker. This should expand options for those wanting more than a TB crank but not wanting to do the body lifts. I want a real moderate lift of 3" and crank the TB's about 1.5" - 2" to stuff 34" BFG's under it. Ok with trimming and pinning back rear sheetmetal under the fender well cover (not seen). Skyjacker 3" suspension lift, knuckle kit with 1.5" block in the rear. Available in Jan of 2007. http://www.skyjacker.com/ #C9381K for 01-06 GM 2500HD. Tech claims 3/4" wider on each side, max 4.5" BS per wheel. #C9461K for 99-05 1500, Avy, Tahoe, Yukon, Escy, Denali, Suburban. "Somedays you're the windshield, somedays you're the bug." - unknown Last edited by Shortnugly : 12-08-2006 at 09:03 AM.

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