question about doing a 10" body lift
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question about doing a 10" body lift
is it safe to do a 10" weld in body lift? how should i do it?
ANY input is appreciated
ANY input is appreciated
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
No! There is no full frame so you will only raise the front end up.
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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
ive got the rear end lifted. i just need the front to match.
would 6" spacers work and then 3" springs?
could i do 10" if i reinforce it all?
would 6" spacers work and then 3" springs?
could i do 10" if i reinforce it all?
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
I don't see why not. As long as the spacers are welded in so you retain the stock length bolts and body mounts. Peter did 5" ones and Lockdoc has 4.25" welded spacers. You will need to re-pipe the trans fluid, engine oil and coolant lines though. The radiator will stay with the body. not the subframe.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
I agree it is doable and not really a safety issue with the blocks welded in. I'm just not sure it will look good... That's a lot of space between the body and subframe...
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
do you think i could fit a 33"X12.5" tire if i did 3" springs and 6" blocks?
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
Here is one that Dan of Overland did which is 9".
http://www.overlandvans.com/0104_AEllender.html
I do remember a pic of someone who mounted a Astro body I think on a blazer full frame for a .a.k.a monster truck look.Can't find that pic,but maybe somebody will chime in with it.Just another way to maybe getting you that high.
http://www.overlandvans.com/0104_AEllender.html
I do remember a pic of someone who mounted a Astro body I think on a blazer full frame for a .a.k.a monster truck look.Can't find that pic,but maybe somebody will chime in with it.Just another way to maybe getting you that high.
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
I'm curious as to how you raised the rear up that high? Got any pics?
If I was to increase the spacer height from my present 5" to anywhere near 10", I'd definitely try to increase the contact area where the spacer was welded to the frame. In other words, rather than go with (I'm going from memory here) 4" diameter spacers, I'd try to increase the diameter down at the frame. Even if it meant creating an oval footprint. I'm worried about the amount of stress you'd be putting on a 10" high spacer.
Of course, I may be wrong. It's already happened a few times in my life
If I was to increase the spacer height from my present 5" to anywhere near 10", I'd definitely try to increase the contact area where the spacer was welded to the frame. In other words, rather than go with (I'm going from memory here) 4" diameter spacers, I'd try to increase the diameter down at the frame. Even if it meant creating an oval footprint. I'm worried about the amount of stress you'd be putting on a 10" high spacer.
Of course, I may be wrong. It's already happened a few times in my life
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
By the time you modify up a large enough spacer to do a 10 inch lift you could do a straight axle swap and mount some leafs to the front end. It would be stronger and really not that much more work. Like Peter said I would be worried about the spacers crushing and bending in any kind of a accident or even with some good body twist off road. If no one sells a kit that big maybe there is a reason.
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
[quote="peter"]I'm curious as to how you raised the rear up that high? Got any pics?
shackles and progressives springs on the axle for stability
shackles and progressives springs on the axle for stability
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
I used Dand 5 inch lift springs w/ his hi performance hangers for 9 inches of lift and added 2in blocks to get my 11 inches of lift in the backpeter wrote:I'm curious as to how you raised the rear up that high? Got any pics?
If I was to increase the spacer height from my present 5" to anywhere near 10", I'd definitely try to increase the contact area where the spacer was welded to the frame. In other words, rather than go with (I'm going from memory here) 4" diameter spacers, I'd try to increase the diameter down at the frame. Even if it meant creating an oval footprint. I'm worried about the amount of stress you'd be putting on a 10" high spacer.
Of course, I may be wrong. It's already happened a few times in my life
I Made 5 inch lift blocks to get my front up even with the back
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
heres a pic of the front showing the blocks in place
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
THANKS CHOPS
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
May I please suggest you post the pics you have in detail of your van for all the members to see what you are talking about.
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12'dual axle enclosed trailer
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1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
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The vendor trailer
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Re: question about doing a 10" body lift
Just to make it clear...I drive a 2WD not 4wd
crate 350 bored .60 over, 700R4, lifted...yada yada yada. Who cares what i have, ITS FAST AND I LOVE DRIVING IT!!!