Cranking Torsion Bars

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I know here is another thread about torsion bar cranking but got a 2000 Z71 OBS with autotrac. How high would I be able to lift my truck without worrying about replacing driveshaft. I was planning on RCX 4" lift kit but than started reading about all the extras needed with AutoTrac. So now just planning to do Crank and Blocks for now. :banghead:
 
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id just do 2 inch crank n 2 nch blocks in the back thats what im gonna do for my 2dr but it doesnt have autotrac. as long as its not more then 2 inches then it should be good for any model obs
 

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I put a zone 6" on my 99 2dr with autotrac and didn't have to replace the driveshaft
 

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Hes not wanting to spend on a full suslension lift because of pirce. I just got done with my body lift if your wanting to try it out
 

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How hard was the body lift to do? Any changes to the steering shaft or brake line length?

Pretty easy besides the bolt snapping. Luckily i only busted 1 because of it being rotted but shifting linkahe needs to be extened and a couole things need to be unpluhhed lioe the ebrake cable and tjen plug back and its good
 

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i have 3" keys off ebay and 3" blocks with autotrack. angles are a bit steep but fine for what i do until i can do a SAS
 
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Well my Tahoe goes in to get lifted next Monday, adding a left in the rear (Previous owner used to tow a camper and rear end is sagging) and torsion bar crank up front. So its a 2" lift for now to see if I like it, if not in spring I'll spend the cash and do proper lift kit or a body lift.
 
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Ok here comes another question, with a 2" lift will the stock 265/75/16 look really bad?
I don't really want to upgrade the wheels and tires until spring. I'm thinking about 17 or 18" Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels with a 285 or 295 Goodyear Duratrac.
 

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