81 chevy lift

Whats the easiest and cheapest way to lift these trucks i don't have much money and i want to fit 35's under my truck it is practical to build your own lift and how, and how much do i need to fit 35s  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

there are several ways to go on this.... you can fit 33's stock though they will rub when wheelin, your best bet is to search the local classifeds ( like craigslist) for someone selling a lift for cheap. lifts are not that spendy for these trucks compared to other rigs, think I saw a 2 1/2" for like $400. a few years ago I got my 4" pro-comp lift for $550.  lift kits on these consist of front springs, blocks or springs in the rear and some sort of steering correction, in my case it was a raised steering arm... in my opinion, I think your best bet is to find an inexpensive 2-4" lift(finding it used would be even cheaper) and cut out your fenders. my first wheeler was a 90 bronco, I got a 2 1/2" lift for $50 from a friend of my boss and I got 4 new shocks (pro comp 1000's) for under $100. I also found a used set of 33" mudders for $200... just gotta look for the deals and be patient  

thanks a lot bud  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

I am in CO and I am parting out a 76 3/4 ton with a 4" lift.  

would a shackle flip and an a couple leafs be enough lift for 35's????  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

a shackle flip yeilds about 4" of lift.. so yes in the rear it would be enough... you would still need springs and a raised steering arm for the front and longer shocks all around.... I currently have blocks on the rear of my blazer though I want to replace them with an offroad design shackle flip  

how many springs would be good  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

I'm talking about a set of 4" lift springs  

chevy s10 springs wouldnt fit would they  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

dont think they would be long enough  

the width would be a problem too I think  

well there lift spring ill c if they fit i doesnt matter if the front back there the same arnt they  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

nope to short  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

i decided im gonna get 3/4 ton springs for the front and 3 inch blocks in the back with an add a leaf  
1981 Chevy shortbed 350 .30 over 32in m/ts

go with craigslist!!!! you caan find lift kits for your truck for $200 bucks, they are simple and will make room for your 35's. you and a buddy could lift your rig in a day as long as you got decent tools  
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