Been a thought in the back of my head for a while, but I was wondering what kind of costs(aside from new shocks) are involved for the kit and what brands are available. Also anyone's experience in this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Just a common sense lesson learned; 2wd in snow=fun, 2wd on ice=bad idea. Consider self one lucky mother_____.
I have never raised one, but I have lowered one. The 2wd's rearend mounts to the top of the spring, the 4wd mounts underneath the spring. Replacement spring perches would be in order. It may be easier to buy a 4wd rearend. Not sure how far the torsion bars will crank, but I bet you could get 2-3 inches out of them.
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Aaron Ford
95 2WD Nissan PU E
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX
"The hard part about playing chicken is knowing when to flinch" Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October
I have a 86.5 2wd and I go to the lake alot towing a jetski and sometimes I get back into some rough spots. So I put a 2" body lift and the wheels/tires from a 4x4 on. It's not much, but it works for my needs,It sit's as high as a stock 4x4, I havent gotten stuck yet.... knock on...wheres that piece of wood. The 2" kit was about $75, more than 2" and you have to extend this and that and the price of the kit goes up! I didnt want a suspension lift because it speeds up the wear of Idler arms, center links, b-joints etc
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Aaron Ford
95 2WD Nissan PU E
2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX
"The hard part about playing chicken is knowing when to flinch" Scott Glenn in The Hunt for Red October
I have a 86.5 2wd and I go to the lake alot towing a jetski and sometimes I get back into some rough spots. So I put a 2" body lift and the wheels/tires from a 4x4 on. It's not much, but it works for my needs,It sit's as high as a stock 4x4, I havent gotten stuck yet.... knock on...wheres that piece of wood. The 2" kit was about $75, more than 2" and you have to extend this and that and the price of the kit goes up! I didnt want a suspension lift because it speeds up the wear of Idler arms, center links, b-joints etc
how much work is required to install a body lift? it sounds like something i may want to do if its not too pricey. i have the same yr truck as you do. if you could show me pics that would be great, just to see what the outcome would be.
if its anything like the f150, it takes 0 work. unbolt body mounts, lift the body up, insert the blocks, install the longer bolts. im sure theres more to it than that (fan shroud drop, random bracketry in engine bay, steering shaft, fuel filler neck), but you never really can tell until you get the instruction sheet. regardless, its nothing you couldnt do with simple hand tools and maaaybe a drill. either way, if you want it to be lifted but economical and easy to install, a body lift is probably the way to go.
pretty much what "redneck truck" said, 4 bolts on the bed and 6 for the cab (if I remember right) with the 2" lift and the stock 4x4 wheels/tires it sits as high as a stock 4x4, people mistake it as one all the time. I left my truck and lift kit with a friend and we where going to lift it when I got off work but by the time I got off, he had it done! This was a few years ago. I put on the factory fender flairs and a grille guard, tow hook, but I put that stuff on for function not looks
Now that is a supension lift! thanks for the suggestions. My opinion on body lifts is a no go. Cheaper yes, but no real improved performance or handling of the suspension. But of course due to suspension deisgn you have increased wear of front suspension after lifting it. Of course you know what opinions are like and who has them. Thanks all, have a good one.
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Just a common sense lesson learned; 2wd in snow=fun, 2wd on ice=bad idea. Consider self one lucky mother_____.
Thanks all, have a good one.
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