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When I first got my Luv I soon noticed how low they sit. My Lv is a 4x4 but my 1970 pontiac catalina has more clearance than the pickup. What the heck! So I consulted my dad on the idea of lifting the luv about 6inches from stock. basically it was pretty simple.. 2" body lift, then we toyed with the suspension and got an additional 4" with a little front end magic and adding oversized shackles to the rearend. We're still looking for some extra leaf springs to add later. The poor truck rode terrible and rough before we did anything to it, so the lift didn't effect the ride much.

I have a 79 that rides decent but I don't like the ground clearance either. I have been working on other engine issues but raising it up a little is something I would definitely like to do when I get it all straightened out. What front end magic did you work besides the torsion bars? Stepside, cool!!

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2005 Silverado 3/4T Crew Cab
1981 Luv 2WD
1979 Luv 4x4 Currently going through Open Heart and Cosmetic surgery
1995 Roughneck JetBoat
1981 Luv parts trk

Just for the fun i am going to adapt some 86 Trooper rear springs on my 80 4X4 ( you will need the Trooper front spring hangers)on Monday i hope. When i get it done i will post pics.

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1978 pro street step/side 455Buick, 4sp,4.11s, 31/18.5s

sweet

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Juice

You can get approx 4" of height in the rear by flipping the rear axle under the springs. Carefully cut the welds that hold the spring mounts off the housing, put them on the top, bolt the u bolts up set the pinion angle and weld them back on.

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