1964 W200 crew cab lift

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1964 W200 crew cab lift

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Hello, very new to these trucks. Recently got a 64 W200 Crew Cab and would like to add about 2" of lift to the front. Purely just for looks. looking to be about level and to add a slightly larger tire. the lift kits ive seen dont show they work on a 64. looking for recommendations with leaf springs, or would it be possible to just add a shackle to the front leaf?

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Re: 1964 W200 crew cab lift

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Ronwarfield wrote:
Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:59 pm
Hello, very new to these trucks. Recently got a 64 W200 Crew Cab and would like to add about 2" of lift to the front. Purely just for looks. looking to be about level and to add a slightly larger tire. the lift kits ive seen dont show they work on a 64. looking for recommendations with leaf springs, or would it be possible to just add a shackle to the front leaf?
The way a factory lift was done was to add shims atop the axle with longer pins and u-bolts.
'69 W200 (thumbnail)
'68 W200 (RIP)
'68 W200 383 NP435 3.53
'67 W200 383 NP435 4.10 w overload springs, Dana 60, PTO winch & flatbed dump, racks, crane, c-air (Max)
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