Dick cepek lift

[franco802]

I was thinking of going with this lift on my 86' K5

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dick-Cepek-1973-1987-Chevy-Gmc-5-Lift_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ019QQitemZ8022770748

What do you guys think??

I wanted to run 33" swampers. I was going to do a 2.5" lift, but i don't think that's enough for the 33"s.

 

[NEK5]

I was thinking of going with this lift on my 86' K5

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dick-Cepek-1973-1987-Chevy-Gmc-5-Lift_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33585QQihZ019QQitemZ8022770748

What do you guys think??

I wanted to run 33" swampers. I was going to do a 2.5" lift, but i don't think that's enough for the 33"s.

Well that all depends. There are people here running 33s with no lift, with no rub, but there are also people here running 33s with 4 inches of lift that rub. It really differs from truck to truck. In theory, 4" of lift is to fit 33s, 6 for 35s, etc.....

I think you could get away with the 2.5" lift, but the extra will leave room for BIGGER swampers

 

[Jimbo*]

The only thing I see wrong with that kit is you still need a steering arm. Look a little harder, and you'll find a kit which includes a steering arm.
Jimbo

 

[cbbr]

I have a set of those springs now, soon to be gone. They are very stiff. Very stiff. If that doesn't bother you, its an inexpensive way to get started. I ran 35's and now 37's with the cutout fender flares.

 

[NewMexK5]

I run those springs with a few modifications, I took a leaf out and tapered them then added new teflon pads and they flex great. They provide more than enough lift for 33's (read: I run 39's with the about 3" of lift from my springs). I would say they are the equivalent of a rough country spring.

I picked my set up from there shop in Big Spring, they have all the old stock of D/C stuff. They threw the steering arm in for free or I think they sell them for $30. I wouldn't hesitate to go with this lift again from a first time buyer standpoint.

 

[franco802]

I installed new front pads on my Blazer yesterday and noticed those front brake line hoses are very short. No wonder you got to replace those things when putting in a lift on these K5s!