HELP: 1999 SIlverado 1500 3" lift kit

Jul 07, 2004 7 Replies

Hi group,



Im looking for a 3 inch lift kit that is easy to install for the novice mechanic. I want to save the money of having it installed if posiible. I know there are kits out there for under 3 bills. Has anyone ever tried to put one in themselves that is not a mechanic?



Also, if I cannot do this, Are there any mechanics in the Southern New Hampshire(Salem) area or Northern Massachusetts area that would tackle the job??



Thanks everyone, much appreciative.



JOHN


I can't find a kit for your truck less than $1200, there is nothing hard about installing these kits (if ya follow the instructions) Most shops will charge you more than 3 bills to install

1 of these kits

Thanks Mad Dog, I was merely looking at a 3 inch body lift which I have seen for under 3 bills. I was intereested in what people thought about an install and who in my area does it?

Thanks, SOUPSTA

My wife is from Nashua and knows people in Manchester but not a garage or shop that could work on your truck. I have always been hesitant to attempt a body lift because of issues with the steering shaft, bumpers, fuel filler and other items that connect thru the body. I guess quite a few people do it, but it's not 4 me. Good luck friend........

I haven't done it but it's supposed to be a good way to make room for tires while keeping the springs flatter/more flexible.

-- "Ignorance is preferable to error; and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing, then he who believes what is a wrong." - Thomas Jefferson Formerly: KJ the Lonely Grease Monkey

======== ======== HELP: 1999 SIlverado 1500 3" lift kit Group: alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks Date: Wed, Jul 7, 2004, 1:26pm (CDT-2) From: snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com (soupsta) Hi group,

1) Im looking for a 3 inch lift kit that is easy to install for the novice mechanic.

2) I want to save the money of having it installed if posiible. I know there are kits out there for under 3 bills.

3) Has anyone ever tried to put one in themselves that is not a mechanic?

Also,

4) 4a) if I cannot do this, 4b) Are there any mechanics in the Southern New Hampshire(Salem) area or Northern Massachusetts area that would tackle the job??

Thanks everyone, much appreciative. JOHN ========== ==========

1) That part does not exist.

2) What brand name? Where can one find it? (jest curious)

3) Yes.

4a) you cannot

4b) yes

MarshMonster ~looks out the window at his shroom garden.... while stirring the pot~ =========== ===========

Wow, thanks for all your helpful insight. Do you typically answer questions on google about topics you know nothing about?

Soupsta, WTF does Google have to do with anything? And those answers are right on the money.

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