Newbie Tech Section Often asked technical questions can be asked here
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

63"chevy's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:46 PM
  #1  
camo31_10.50's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,334
Likes: 4
From: Vian, OK
63"chevy's

im thinking about runnin 63" chevy's out back on my 1980 4x4..but i have a question...what would i do about the front end of my truck...for lift i mean...wont it make the rear kinda high...i dont want to have to run hi-steer...so i mean just something small to kinda level it out
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:49 PM
  #2  
LTrunner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: spfld, MA
just get some front lift spring from TG or marlin

why would you not want hi-steer it's way better than the stock push-pull...WAY BETTER

BTW chevys flex very nicely check my avitar
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:51 PM
  #3  
camo31_10.50's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,334
Likes: 4
From: Vian, OK
i was wondering if there are any diff springs i could run...like some springs off of another vehicle...i just want to level it out a lil...the reason i dont want to run hi-steer is $$$$$ money....which i dont have very much of...lol
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 01:59 PM
  #4  
Island_Yota's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 730
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver Island, B.C.
63's dont flex that great, I find you need some weight over the rear axle(Flatdeck/Cage/fuel cell) for them to work decently, and buggy leafs help aswell. In terms of lift, I think they give you about 3" of lift without blocks, the front would require 3" lift springs, longer brake lines, longer shocks, and a drop drag link or hi steer.
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2007 | 02:07 PM
  #5  
LTrunner's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: spfld, MA
Originally Posted by Island_Yota
63's dont flex that great, I find you need some weight over the rear axle(Flatdeck/Cage/fuel cell) for them to work decently, and buggy leafs help aswell. In terms of lift, I think they give you about 3" of lift without blocks, the front would require 3" lift springs, longer brake lines, longer shocks, and a drop drag link or hi steer.
i've seen some trucks with very little wieght i the back flex very nicely with chevys
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 06:31 PM
  #6  
mrtejman's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA
I just did my hi-steer and am about to put my 63" chevys on, running 56" chevys right now but they don't flex like I want.
Reply
Old Oct 26, 2007 | 06:51 PM
  #7  
Lysmachia's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 5,400
Likes: 0
From: Clear Lake City, TX
My 63's flex as well as my old coils. However my heavy arsed 2nd gen might have something to do with that...

Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
I8URSVT
Vehicles - Parting Out
10
Jan 15, 2016 07:25 PM
Thamuel_
Domestic Swaps
1
Oct 3, 2015 11:15 AM
JookUpVandetti
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
10
Sep 30, 2015 08:58 AM
1965chevy
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
1
Sep 20, 2015 07:33 PM
JookUpVandetti
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
8
Sep 17, 2015 09:25 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:59 AM.