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i am a new luv ower. and just wondering is there a lift kit that i can get for my 1980 4x4 chevy luv, besides a body lift.

no

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"I'll take 'The Rapist' for $1200 Alex..."
"That's 'Therapist' Mr. Connery"

You can get a little bit in front by cranking up the torsion bars.

You can get a little bit in the back with longer shackles, added springs, or re-arced springs.

After that, you're talking serious mods.

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You went there in that?!?!

do a straight axle toyota best way to go thats what im in the process of doing that my self its a bit of work people say some thing a about a trooper upper a arm to get 3 inch but i dont know ifs is very weird i think the ride and the wheeling i drove my friends toy not to long a go and it felt safer so to speak plus straight axle you can do little lift or big lift

what bucket said...

I was being pecimistic as usual. if you are new to the 4x4 scene, wheel what you have for now, best way to start, you will learn so much more (trust me, '84 s-10 extra cab STOCK). Look into doing a SAS if you are serious about this sport. It's the only way to go, unless you want to stick a 3" body lift *barf* and crank the torsion bars *barf again* and cut fenders (i am not opposed to this one ) but enjoy the cheap stocker lifestyle while you can, I am now a full blown addict

so ya, your choices right out of the gates:

-body lift (2" i would accept, any more and it's unsafe in my eyes.)
-torsion bar crank/clocking, cranking the torsion bars jsut adds unnecesary stress to the front end.
-SAS best for 4x4ing, it will cost a lot more than a B.L. or torsion crank. I always say that you should expect to pay $1500 all said and done...
-Cut fenders, cheap cheap cheap for clearance, costs the same as a torsion bar crank, Time.

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"I'll take 'The Rapist' for $1200 Alex..."
"That's 'Therapist' Mr. Connery"

sadly enough i have the same truck and there is no suspension lift that you can do with out changing the front to a strait axle front end. i've looked for months and months and have had no luck. Sorry

Orion

I would go to salvage yards and try to fing an old Toyota and jack the axles or find a dana 60 front and then a 14 bolt rear (their alot stronger) but it all depends on how serious you want to get.

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'80 luv 4wd 6.0 vortec hurst 4spd process of lifting
'69 f-100 4wd 14" lift and 44s
'03 f-150 4dr 4wd daily
BOOMER SOONER!!!

There is no off the shelf type susp. lift kits as such, but there are a few mods you can do.
1. Fit uca's off a 81/82Luv or uca,s off a first gen Trooper.
2. Flip the ball joints in the uca's an add spacers.
3. Remove the downward travel bump stops.
4. Crank the t bars to the max.
5. After doing all of the above your cv's will be at extreme angles so now modify the diff mounts to drop the diff about 1.5 inches.
6. Add longer shackels to the rear to level things out.
7. Trim the fenders and stuff the largest diameter tyre you can fit under there.

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1980 4x4 KBD40 ISUZU/Chev Luv
Factory Fitted c190 Diesel Engine, ARB BullBar, Ramsey Winch, Custom Tilt Tray,

What he said.Its cheap and easy.

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'80 luv 4wd 6.0 vortec hurst 4spd process of lifting
'69 f-100 4wd 14" lift and 44s
'03 f-150 4dr 4wd daily
BOOMER SOONER!!!

How about real serious! Rock crawling!!

I have had many a 79, of which two had a 4" lift and ran 33's and even experminted with 38's. Yes "sawzall's" do fine work on fender modifacation. The 38's fit, but placed wear and tear on the ride and the driver. With the 33's we took that LUV everwhere! And even some places it didn't want to go. We got the oppurtonuity to show off Evans Creek ORV course to many a new club that would venture thru. At the creation of the ORV park, we spent many hours going over and over the course. Very few knew about it besides the locals and the club developing it. But, now I'am unsure about what type of supension will give me the best performance, flexability for rock crawling. I'am not worried about the cost. After 31 years of playing in the mud, snow, I know how expensive it gets. All advise and information is well apreciated and will diffently help.

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[b]Sandy Orr - Keeping the world Green and Growing

i have just found the first place that sell's a suspension lift for luv's and here's the link everyone
and its a 2.5" suspension lift kit made by: TUFF COUNTRY!!!!!


http://www.jcwhitney.com/TUFF-COUNTRY-S ... _10101.jcw

it sells for $412.99 + shipping is 47.00

Enjoy everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THAT LIFT WILL NOT FIT YOUR TRUCK ORION