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Title: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 20, 2012, 02:53:21 pm My truck is due for some maintenance and I want to jack it up just a bit. What parts get replaced during a professional lift, can I get it lifted and stiffened just a bit without going nuts on the height and how much should this job cost me?
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: cantexduck on July 20, 2012, 02:57:50 pm Year? Half ton ?
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 20, 2012, 03:06:33 pm 2003 Chevy 1500HD 4x4
I've got 210,000 miles on it and really need an alignment and the front end squeaks and pings a lot while riding dirt roads. I've said that I wanted t get this fixed and several folks have told me just get it lifted too whe I'm at it. I've never had one lifted, just bought them already done. Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: justincorbell on July 20, 2012, 03:08:28 pm T-bob, numerous companies make lifts from 2-10" check out 4wheelparts.com they have tons of lifts/ info for you to look through and decide which is best.
"the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: boarboy on July 20, 2012, 03:09:56 pm You can righting up your torsion bars and it wont cost you anything you can do a key life which is cheap to if you did both you could clear 35's lifts fir Chevy's are high because the independent front suspension
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 20, 2012, 03:14:03 pm I'd rather just pay to have it done. I'm not a good mechanic and would probably screw up my truck, not to mention it would take my whole week off to get it done. If I have to for the sake of cost, I will buy the kit, a brisket and a bottle of Crown and just find some mechanically inclined friends.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: justincorbell on July 20, 2012, 03:15:49 pm I'd rather just pay to have it done. I'm not a good mechanic and would probably screw up my truck, not to mention it would take my whole week off to get it done. If I have to for the sake of cost, I will buy the kit, a brisket and a bottle of Crown and just find some mechanically inclined friends. Wish you were closer, i love brisket and crown......not necessarily in that order tho lol "the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: boarboy on July 20, 2012, 03:17:27 pm I would just get someone to tightin your torsion bars and get a key lift that'll be the cheapest way and it wont be crazy hiegh bout the same as a 4 in suspension. Lift
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 20, 2012, 03:19:28 pm Ok, like the idea, what's a key lift?
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: justincorbell on July 20, 2012, 03:25:16 pm Here ya go
(http://img.tapatalk.com/aefd770b-bec2-1688.jpg) "the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: justincorbell on July 20, 2012, 03:25:44 pm Supposed to lift the front end 1-3"
"the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: boarboy on July 20, 2012, 03:26:40 pm Way to beat me to it Justin lol
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: boarboy on July 20, 2012, 03:28:19 pm I just have my torsion bars cranked up a little over half way on my 2007 2500 HD and it will clear 33's
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: justincorbell on July 20, 2012, 03:33:37 pm Lol my bad!
"the sun is shining somewhere in texas" -Jason Boland Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: Eric on July 20, 2012, 05:01:54 pm Personally... I would stay away from keys or cranking the torsion bars. It will cause premature wear. When you get an actualy lift it they come with parts to keep you CV and BJ angles a lot better.
The pinging might be your CV joints already and the squeks could just be dust or you may need new bushings on the front end. Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: SCHitemHard on July 20, 2012, 05:05:32 pm Personally... I would stay away from keys or cranking the torsion bars. It will cause premature wear. When you get an actualy lift it they come with parts to keep you CV and BJ angles a lot better. The pinging might be your CV joints already and the squeks could just be dust or you may need new bushings on the front end. with a key kit you will run into problems with wheel bearings and control arms. to stiffen it up alil buy performance shocks some are highly expensive but you get what you pay for. i have fox gas shocks on my truck and love them Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dwhd93 on July 20, 2012, 05:20:12 pm If you decide to do the torsion bar and key lift I wouldn't max it out maybe up just 2" max. When I bought my current truck they had everything maxed out in the front with a whole new front end I went through 3 cv axles and 2 sets of ball joints because everything was so tight. Then I dropped it down to 2" when I bought a lot smaller tires and the ride is noticeably smoother and no more front end issues. Is the squeakin when you turn? If so you just needa grease everything up in your steering. The pinging may be a small bar that goes to your sway bar to your lower A arm if its when you hit bumps. I know the brushing are real bad about goin out
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dwhd93 on July 20, 2012, 05:25:01 pm If you decide to do the torsion bar and key lift I wouldn't max it out maybe up just 2" max. When I bought my current truck they had everything maxed out in the front with a whole new front end I went through 3 cv axles and 2 sets of ball joints because everything was so tight. Then I dropped it down to 2" when I bought a lot smaller tires (I went from 38.5s to 33s) and the ride is noticeably smoother and no more front end issues. Is the squeakin when you turn? If so you just needa grease everything up in your steering. The pinging may be a small bar that goes to your sway bar to your lower A arm if its when you hit bumps. I know the brushing are real bad about goin out Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 20, 2012, 06:02:18 pm I think y'all are right about the bushings, what does it entail to change all of those out?
I think if I did that+ new shocks + torsioner bars, that might be what it needs. Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dwhd93 on July 20, 2012, 06:13:36 pm For the bushings you have to change that bar out its bout as big around as a pencil and 8-10" long for both of em I think it may be $15 at O'Reillys good mid grade shocks $65-$70 and if you wanna raise the torsion bars go to offroad performance in manvel next to lozanos and manvel muffler the guy in there is real good bout his prices and pretty cool to just b.s. with
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dub on July 20, 2012, 08:49:09 pm How much lift do you want? Just lift or to put bigger tires? I have done a few lifts and I would never pay someone to do it. I would be happy to help you. Torsion lift gives you lift and a stiffer ride but you risk the bar breaking if you over tighten. I am not against them just saying. I don't know that year but there is spacers for coil springs that are cheap and you can do a shackle flip for leaf springs most are don't cost anything but sweat. Like I said I can help you if you want and I just want a sandwich or something and cold Dr. Peppers.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dub on July 21, 2012, 09:26:06 am Personally I like small lifts to put bigger tires on.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: Hog_Hunter_57 on July 21, 2012, 04:42:00 pm What ever you do put rancho shocks on it!!!!! 5000 or 9000 only life time warranty on them but do not loose the receipt.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: SCHitemHard on July 21, 2012, 04:57:04 pm whats your price range. i can build you some set ups according to price range
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 21, 2012, 06:50:27 pm Thanks guys. Got it
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: Reuben on July 21, 2012, 07:57:30 pm T-Bob, for front end work and inspection including front end alignment I recommend brazosport tire in clute...
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 21, 2012, 08:30:01 pm T-Bob, for front end work and inspection including front end alignment I recommend brazosport tire in clute... Thanks Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: firemedic on July 21, 2012, 09:10:38 pm Tbob I thought you were old enough to be out of that 'jack it up' stage....lol JK man.....it's your truck, just couldn't help but gig you a bit.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: T-Bob Parker on July 21, 2012, 09:27:54 pm Tbob I thought you were old enough to be out of that 'jack it up' stage....lol JK man.....it's your truck, just couldn't help but gig you a bit. Nobody seems to be reading what I wrote except Rueben ;) The problem I have is a front end with 210,000 miles on it and it needs to be rebuilt. I was inquiring as to wether or not a suspension lift replaces the factory front end or if it's just "jacking it up" Maybe my lac of mechanical knowledge has made my predicament unclear? Sorry y'all don't think I'm rude, just had a bunch of people offering solutions to make the truck taller without stopping the squeeks. Fire medic, you're correct, I'm old enough to be over the jacked up truck stage. Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: firemedic on July 21, 2012, 09:32:27 pm Tbob I thought you were old enough to be out of that 'jack it up' stage....lol JK man.....it's your truck, just couldn't help but gig you a bit. Nobody seems to be reading what I wrote except Rueben ;) The problem I have is a front end with 210,000 miles on it and it needs to be rebuilt. I was inquiring as to wether or not a suspension lift replaces the factory front end or if it's just "jacking it up" Maybe my lac of mechanical knowledge has made my predicament unclear? Sorry y'all don't think I'm rude, just had a bunch of people offering solutions to make the truck taller without stopping the squeeks. Fire medic, you're correct, I'm old enough to be over the jacked up truck stage. .... ??? :-X Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dub on July 21, 2012, 09:54:42 pm Sorry I can't read. Go see these guys. http://www.axleandwheel.com/ they are real straight shooters. Took my truck in and they told what I needed for knowing I would do it myself and only charged me a few bucks. You can just put it on a lift or jack stands. Then just push and pull to see what moves. But for the time and effort it is worth paying an honest company to check it for you. I was real impressed with those guys honesty when they could have charged me way too much and done nothing like Firestone.
Title: Re: 4x4 Chevy question. Post by: dwhd93 on July 22, 2012, 12:50:08 am [quote author=dwhd93 link=topic=54359.msg371038#msg371038 date=134282 Is the squeakin when you turn? If so you just needa grease everything up in your steering. The pinging may be a small bar that goes to your sway bar to your lower A arm if its when you hit bumps. I know the brushing are real bad about goin out
[/quote] Tbob I thought you were old enough to be out of that 'jack it up' stage....lol JK man.....it's your truck, just couldn't help but gig you a bit. Nobody seems to be reading what I wrote except Rueben ;) The problem I have is a front end with 210,000 miles on it and it needs to be rebuilt. I was inquiring as to wether or not a suspension lift replaces the factory front end or if it's just "jacking it up" Maybe my lac of mechanical knowledge has made my predicament unclear? Sorry y'all don't think I'm rude, just had a bunch of people offering solutions to make the truck taller without stopping the squeeks. Fire medic, you're correct, I'm old enough to be over the jacked up truck stage. |