what is the best way to lift a truck a few inches so i can put 33s on with out going with the full suspension lift. iv herd ppl talk about leaveling kits and bigger springs and things like that and somthin about autosprings and i have no idea aboout suspension stuff any ideas

 

there are a few ways you could do it, with a body lift. or cheap suspension would be coil spacers and either a lift block in the rear or an add a leaf. is it a 4x4? and a 1996?

 

no its 2wd its a 96 i herd of doing something to the torsion bars. i was thinkng about the 2'' coil spacer but i saw some ppl talking about 2'' auto springs and not to sure what that is.. is it just bigger springs

 

you dont have torsion bars, but the coil spacer would lift it up, probably still not high enough for a 33, its only 2 inches. you could do a body lift for 3 inches and it would be higher, but if you did both you could clear a 33 no problem. the person to ask is wandell, i am not to familiar with the 2wd heights and clearances, because i have got a 4wd. but im pretty sure you will need more than 2 inches of a coil to clear that 33. if it was a 4x4 the coil and aal would be fine, but if you do the coil and a 3 in body lift it will level off the slope towards the front end and should be able to clear the 33. and look pretty good.

 

Cheapest bet would be to put a Heavy Duty variable rate coil up front which will give you about 2-2.5" depending on the exacts to your truck now such as cab, engine, trans, ac and wheelbase. Part number you're looking for is a CC824 or the CC824HD depending on the above variables. For the rear just put blocks in or add a leaf.

 

ok thank you all but were would i get these heavy duty varaible rate coils at just any auto parts store or a special store some were else

 

You can get them from your local parts store or order them online. Obviously you'll pay more locally but will get them sooner.

 

I put a set of spindles on my buddies 2WD 97' ext cab from Pro Comp (3 in Lift) and it rode just like a stock truck would. We mounted a set of 285/75R/16 BFG's on it and it looked good. This size is 33" tall. Hope this helps or at least gives you other options.

 

He has a Twin I Beam while the 97-03 has control arms

Edit: If it was a 97-03 then you would go with coil# 80100 which are the "Super Duty" springs for the for the 5.4. Not Super Duty as in truck but Super Duty as in strength.

 

I forgot 97 was the body style change, woops!

 

I'm not sure with a 96, but I would think combining a 3 inch body lift and a 2 inch coilspring spacer (or lift coils) would give you enough height to fit 33's.

 

ok i would do a body lift but the parents said no so i guess ill just try the super duty springs and see if it works