Lifting the T100

[CJM_T100]

Been browsing this forum for awhile, you all seem top notch so I thought I would ask finally..I know H20 man had a T, maybe you can help me out..

I am having quite a difficult time finding an easy and cheaper way to lift this thing suspension wise. I dont want a body lift.. Truck is a 96 3.4L x-cab shortbed, right now I am just running it stock..

Anyway thus far the procomp 4" kit seems really good and will work, but I would really like to not use blocks in the rear as I hear axle wrap can be very bad. As it can cause my entire rear axle to basically be torn apart along with a host of other gear as I understand it.

I havent ever lifted a truck before, but after reading tons of info I wanna do a procomp 4" lift and figure out something to lift the rear without using blocks. The truck is a daily driver so it has to at least behave on road as well, no rock crawling, just mild to moderate wheeling.

One other question, my shocks are worn and I was thinking of doing bilstiens, anyone use them on thier trucks? Good/bad?

Thanks so much in advance to anyone who can help! Cost is an issue so I would really like to keep the whole thing under 1500 bucks if we can.

Thanks again,

CJM_T100

[H2O_MAN]

Originally Posted by CJM_T100

Been browsing this forum for awhile, you all seem top notch so I thought I would ask finally..I know H20 man had a T, maybe you can help me out..

I am having quite a difficult time finding an easy and cheaper way to lift this thing suspension wise. I dont want a body lift.. Truck is a 96 3.4L x-cab shortbed, right now I am just running it stock..

I went with a minimal suspension lift. HD torsion bars and custom Alcan leaf springs with Air-Lift bags.

If you want a big lift check with the guys over @ 4x4wire.

HTH ~

[Waterline]

Can you tell me more about the HD torsion bars that you mentioned. Does it give you a lift?

[jomentum]

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