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02-20-2020, 09:35 PM
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Chevy lift spindles
Has it been confirmed for the early express 3500 vans, if c3500 lift spindles fit and work? For stock spindles I keep coming up with the same parts but much reading I've read contradicting statements. One thing I read was that the truck and van spindles have the tie rod tapers on opposite sides. I know you can't believe everything you read on the internet, so thought this would be a good place to ask. I wouldn't need massive travel, the stock van will go anywhere I need it to go but would still like the look of sitting higher on bigger tires. If anything I would add a locker and winch. My grandfather used to take his extended beauville to places it never should have been to hunt and cut fire wood just being sensible and picking his lines carefully. Thank you for any insight.
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02-21-2020, 03:47 AM
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Don't know what year van you have, but have to tried Weldtec Designs? They make lift spindles for GM vans. I assume you have a 2wd. If nothing else, they may be able to help you find what you need.
https://weldtecdesigns.com/product-c...ension/page/2/
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02-21-2020, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by marret
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It would be a 98 3500 extended 2wd.
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02-21-2020, 12:52 PM
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Weldtec Designs shows a lift kit for that generation van but it also shows out of stock. It used a coil spacer instead of a spindle lift. I suggest you call Jeremy, owner of Weldtec and talk to him.
https://weldtecdesigns.com/product/c...ress-van-lift/
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02-21-2020, 12:55 PM
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I'm sure it's a nice kit but 1350 for a coil spacer and add a leaf seems a bit overpriced. I'm not Baja racing so Monroe or Bilstein shocks would suit me fine.
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02-23-2020, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dw89xj
I'm sure it's a nice kit but 1350 for a coil spacer and add a leaf seems a bit overpriced. I'm not Baja racing so Monroe or Bilstein shocks would suit me fine.
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That might be so however what you're seeking isn't built as an off-the-shelf item, not to the quality level and durability I'm sure you'd like to have. We can't expect low-demand purpose-built stuff to arrive at bargain rates.
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02-23-2020, 03:18 PM
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Boulder Offroad has lift kits for the GM vans, too.
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02-23-2020, 03:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianW
Boulder Offroad has lift kits for the GM vans, too.
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I will have to check them out, I was considering them for a solution on my older style g van, I don't think they were messing with the express vans at that time.
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02-23-2020, 05:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JWA
That might be so however what you're seeking isn't built as an off-the-shelf item, not to the quality level and durability I'm sure you'd like to have. We can't expect low-demand purpose-built stuff to arrive at bargain rates.
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But there are off the shelf 2" lifts available that are an aluminum coil spacer and an add a leaf, or you could go with a block for an even more affordable option. I would spend the extra on the Add a leaf personally. I just can't justify spending 900-1000 dollars on shocks that are not going to see any high speed off road use.
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02-23-2020, 08:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dw89xj
I will have to check them out, I was considering them for a solution on my older style g van, I don't think they were messing with the express vans at that time.
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Yes they do Express. I’ve read several accounts of Roadtrek owners lifting their campervans using Boulder.
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