94 v6 1500 Lift Questions

[kippjr23]

I know they dont sell Lift Kits for the v6 2wheel drive. Its a 94 v6 Silverado and I want a 3inch lift.
What is the best size tires?
And how would I lift it?
Body Lift? Susp Lift?

Im 16 with job saving money.
Just here to learn more about what I Can do with my truck.

 

[Huck]

I'm assuming it's a 4x4? If so, you can just jack up the front of the truck till the tires are off the ground, throw a couple jack stands under it, and crawl up under it and crank the torsion key bolts. OBS keys crank a long way, there's no need for aftermarket/ford keys and you should be able to get about 3" of lift. Just leave 1/8"-1/4" of space between the upper control arm and the droop stops so it'll ride good.

I'm also assuming stock wheels? If so, you can run anything from a 285/75/16 all the way up to some 35x12.50s on the stockers. You may have to trim a little with the 35s, but not much. Aftermarket wheels that are wider/have a low offset will change what size tires you can run because they increase the scrub radius.

Oh and :welcome:

 

[kippjr23]

Its not 4x4 ;( Sorry I left out that detail !
Its just all stock 94 V6 not 4x4.

 

[Jared]

I didn't know they made lifts based on engine sizes...

 

[Jared]

4" Spindle System w/ Performance Shocks - 1988-98 GM C1500 Extra Cab & 1992-98 GM C1500 Standard Cab

 

[Sandwiches]

^^^^^what he said. And your for sure going to need to regear if you do 33's or larger. Also I believe with a spindle lift on those years the stock rims won't work. Need a 16 inch or bigger.

 

[Chris.G.Jr.]

if its not 4x4 imo drop it

 

[Jared]

I have a feeling he is nothing but a mere troll

 

[kippjr23]

No Im really Curious! I dont know near enough about trucks. Im 16 and just very interested in fixing up my truck. I have a job and saving money.
So a 4inch Spindle lift you think is the way to go?

Thanks for all of the responses.

My goal is to give it that look of a good 4x4 z71 style. with a small lift.

 

[kippjr23]

Is that the cheapest route to go?
What about a body lift?

 

[Chris.G.Jr.]

its not 4x4? not 4wd imo dont lift a 2wd truck drop it

 

[Bill]

If you need any info man just call me. Welcome to the forum.

 

[kippjr23]

Why not lift?
Ive always heard dont lift a 2wd. but why?
Its for looks not mudding.

I dont want to lower my truck.

 

[Bill]

Why not lift?
Ive always heard dont lift a 2wd. but why?
Its for looks not mudding.

I dont want to lower my truck.

There is alot of guys on here with lifted 2wd trucks, don't let them discourage you. Build your truck the way you want.

 

[kippjr23]

I might give a call sometime soon. Im just browsing around I cant do anything anytime soon.
Thanks.

 

[Hunter.]

Most people just don't like lifted 2wds, it's your truck, do what you want. If you don't mind showing more frame than you already are I'd consider a 2 or 3" bodylift, I believe Zone makes some, not sure though.

 

[kippjr23]

Thanks!

 

[Chris.G.Jr.]

i completely agree with them its your truck do what you want im not trying to steer you away sorry if it sounds that way i just think its pointless to lift a 2wd truck if you want the look of a 4wd truck go buy one imo

 

[Bill]

That's what my truck had on it man was a 3" bl, torsion bars tightened 2", and 33/12.50s

 

[kippjr23]

The torsion bars tightened what exactly does that mean?