anyone got any ideals on how to lift a half ton 2wd 73-79 dentside with out using springs spacers or 700 to 1000 dollar i beams and springs

 

Its a 2wd. Why? And ive heard talk of possibly flipping the I-beams for a little height. But why?

 

id like the look of a 4 wheel drive and i want to clear at least 33s

 

33"? On a 2WD? Are you compensating for something?

 

if you dont have to much invested in your truck now, i would personally sell the thing and get a 4wd

 

33 for cleareance and no im not trying to compensate for anythingm i was considering 31s but its more common to find 33s. and i cant get ride of the truck ive had it for 4 years and its now part of the family

 

You asked, "Can I do _______ cheaply on a 30 year old pickup truck?"

The answer:

No.

Wise words for all: if you're strapped for cash, find a new hobby. I know too many people that sacrifice car insurance for a billet grille!

 

i dont mean sacraficing insurance for a billet grill, what i mean is a way to lift a 73-79 2wd for under 200 bucks with out using coil spring spacers

 

the cheapest way to lift it would be to overinflate the tires with air.

 

For under 200? Not possible.

 

What about a Body lift? It would be cheaper than the suspension lift. I know a lot of people don't care for body lifts, but since it's a two wheel drive anyway you are going to be doing any serious wheeling to shear off the longer bolts. Just my .02
http://roughcountry.com/body_lift_kits-ford.html

EDIT: After posting that link I see it says it won't fit a 2wd with the steering gear box behind the front axle. But anyway maybe someone makes one for a 2wd.

If not the maybe you could modify the steering column to gear box connection with some shaft and steering universal joints.

 

Body lifts use spacer(blocks) which he doesnt want to use.

 

i was thinking body lift but the steering issue is what gets me. what about taking the steering knuckle from a 4wd gear box and putting it in place of the rag joint. body spacers are ok. i just dont want to add any spring spacers,

 

I thought you didnt want to use blocks?

 

not in the suspension. i just got done rebuilding the entire suspension on the truck about 1 month ago. i figured if i put 460 springs under my 300 inline 6 it would raise the front end up a little but it didnt do it