Lifting a 2wd

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Well I know most people are against lifting 2wds but that’s what I have to work with. Is there anything I need to know ? I’m not wanting a monster lift kit. I’m just wanting it to look good on some 33-12.50- 22. It’s currently lowered right now but wanting a different look. Pic is currently what it looks like. Any info will be greatly appreciated! 0cf1c4a5e6a39226a1370a4bcc491fa8.jpg



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The irony here is that the 2wds are much much easier to lift than the 4wds. Anyway here is the link to mine, it's the white one:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/post-your-lifts.63717/page-15#post-984374

It's a Maxtrac kit from Ebay. Can't remember the price, but it was pretty cheap. Plus added spacers under the rear springs to even it out. Used Poly spacers initially, then they distorted and went to metal, no problems after that. I also have longer rear shocks, and an adjustable panhard bar as the rear was offset after lifting. I think that is all I had for those pics.

It is higher now and has a few other mods, I will try to post up pics when I get a chance.

I've taken it in the mud a few times and it's ok if you keep it rolling. And it actually has more ground clearance than a 4wd. Of course there is no substitute for 4wd, but it's a great vehicle for the road.
 
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The irony here is that the 2wds are much much easier to lift than the 4wds. Anyway here is the link to mine, it's the white one:

www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/post-your-lifts.63717/page-15#post-984374

It's a Maxtrac kit from Ebay. Can't remember the price, but it was pretty cheap. Plus added spacers under the rear springs to even it out. Used Poly spacers initially, then they distorted and went to metal, no problems after that. I also have longer rear shocks, and an adjustable panhard bar as the rear was offset after lifting. I think that is all I had for those pics.

It is higher now and has a few other mods, I will try to post up pics when I get a chance.

I've taken it in the mud a few times and it's ok if you keep it rolling. And it actually has more ground clearance than a 4wd. Of course there is no substitute for 4wd, but it's a great vehicle for the road.

Man I appreciate the quick response. I’m gonna check into that kit ASAP !


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Well I know most people are against lifting 2wds but that’s what I have to work with. Is there anything I need to know ? I’m not wanting a monster lift kit. I’m just wanting it to look good on some 33-12.50- 22. It’s currently lowered right now but wanting a different look. Pic is currently what it looks like. Any info will be greatly appreciated! 0cf1c4a5e6a39226a1370a4bcc491fa8.jpg



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Well I know most people are against lifting 2wds but that’s what I have to work with. Is there anything I need to know ? I’m not wanting a monster lift kit. I’m just wanting it to look good on some 33-12.50- 22. It’s currently lowered right now but wanting a different look. Pic is currently what it looks like. Any info will be greatly appreciated! 0cf1c4a5e6a39226a1370a4bcc491fa8.jpg



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I like the way it is now

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Thank y’all , I have decided to keep it like this and convert the front to coil overs at some point. Order new wheels also.


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A little late to the show but if you were going to lift it there are man options.

1. any 4x4 kit will work the same for a 2wd because they both are torsion sprung you just don't have to worry about the difirential on the install.

2. you can go as easily as doing spindles and keys in the front to give you 3+ inches but some rough angles depending on how hard you crank and then either z71 coils in the rear or a lift coil/spacer.

3. I am currently lifting a 2wd at the moment. I went with a 6" procomp kit because it drops the factory knuckles and I can add lift spindles down the road to get a little more lift if I want.

4. the amont of lift depends on how wide of a rim you are wanting to run. A 33 isn't hard to clear on a narrow rim but if you wanted more "stance" then you have to go up more.

All that said I do like your truck lowered. But it's all up to you. @Atomic makes a good looking kit too.
 
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