Problems with lift

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

Ok I have. 84 w150 and I want to lift it I know to run 38's I have to have at least 8in of lift but what kind of things will I hav to do to put that kind of lift on my truck

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

You are gonna need to get extended brake lines. You will also need a dropped pitman arm. I would also suggest a dual steering stabilizer set up.

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

BAILEY1 said:
You are gonna need to get extended brake lines. You will also need a dropped pitman arm. I would also suggest a dual steering stabilizer set up.

With all that will u drive straight

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

You shouldn't have any problems with it going strait as long as all the steering components are in good shape. Ball joints, tie rods, etc......

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

Also! Try to stay away from any lift that uses blocks for the rear. Skyjacker has a nice lift for your truck that does not use blocks.

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

Ok and what about drive shafts

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

Yes! Get the good heavy duty drive shafts. You will thank me later!

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

Ok so do u think it'd worth the time and money to go with 8in or would I be better off with 6 and will transmission And T-case hold up to 38-40in tires

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

I would do it if I had an older model, but that's just my opinion. Those older trucks are tuff. The only thing I have ever seen go with a big lifted truck is the drive shafts and u joints, because people, not you, want to skip and buy cheapo parts. If you put good quality parts on the truck the chances of you tearing something up are slim, but that's not saying it would never happen. Anything can happen especially when you do a lot of off roading.

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

Yea I mean I do mud racin but its all Chevy because there cheap to put together lol and i know it off topic but what kind of power do u think I'm going to have to turn 38-40's and do u think I can get it out of my 318 with a stroker kit or should got to my 360 with a stroker kit sorry so many ? But once I left the easy world of Chevy I found my new challenge lol

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

That's a hard question to answer. Both are good engines and can handle a lot of HP. I like both but if I was gonna pick one for that truck with big tires I'm gonna go with the 360.

Warriors1994 · Mar 18, 2013

Will a 360 stoker to a 407 be enough power and torque with 4.10 gears to spin Thea size tire good

BAILEY1 · Mar 18, 2013

With that engine, along with the proper gearing 410 or 456's I don't think you'll have any problems!

88rambigblock · Sep 16, 2013

you're gonna want some bigger axles to turn those big tires... dana 44s wont hold up. always go 360. get lower gears for your front and rear ends. transmission should hold up assuming you keep up on maintenance, transfer case should ne good also. but any serious off roading and you will break axles like nobody's business with the factory puny rear end housing. also you might want a brake upgrade... bigger tires are much harder to stop. wheel bearings... hope you like installing them...

Johnn123 · Oct 27, 2013

For a truck like this, i'd do a 408 stroker, dana 60 swap front and back and 4.88 gears. 4.56 is not enough for a 38" tire. Maybe 37's, but I def would go 4.88 with 38's. You will need a minimum 8" of lift to clear them properly, and don't forget to get wheels with the proper back spacing and offset.

This sounds like it will be one bad@$$ truck! Pics for sure!!!

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