LIFTING A CHEVY VAN G30 TO FIT 31's

in this video we're putting 31" tires under the chevrolet chevy van G30 of my buddy Tristan.

[@Tristansubrosa]

Fuckyeah awesome video!! Definitely gonna do this to my van too!

[@bifulus]

Y'all did that, nice van good video.

[@Brochachichoppers]

Thank you!

[@christiankeller4962]

Leuk Jongs! De groeten uit Zwitserland! Heb ok en Chevy! G20

[@Brochachichoppers]

Thanks Christian!

[@veggiepowered]

I'am Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

[@CrazyWoody1989]

I've got a 95 G10 with 32x11.50s in the front and 33x12.50s in the back with no lift at all. However the fenders are cut to hell and the fronts do rub if you cut it sharp. Also I had to remove the outer bumper brackets because the tires rubbed on them as well, but I eventually built an offroad bumper so it didn't matter in the end anyway. I'm definitely looking into getting it lifted in the front at least to get the crossmember off the ground more.

[@mqnwest]

Looks safe!

[@Papinbrew]

Any issues with rear shock length and rear brake line length?

[@joewalton3624]

where did u buy the spring spacers from?

[@maxpayne6466]

Great video. I have a g20. Want to do a 2 inch lift. 95 van thanks

[@xavtl1867]

Can I do this on a g30 conversion? Also, what shocks did you use in the back? Could you guys leave a link in the description for parts?

[@Justthemow]

Now you have two choices red and black like the A-Team van or paint it like a mystery machine.

[@Brochachichoppers]

Those have been done too much. Im more interested in individual creativity than copying someone else’s work. Both A-team and the Mystery Machine are really cool Vans though.

[@greatescape7735]

Hi, I want to do this! I have a 1980 Chevy G30 RV 16ft. Where did you buy the spacers?

[@Brochachichoppers]

They're C20 truck coil spacers available in a few thicknesses on ebay

[@ikeyboy136]

How big are the spacers 2.5 or 3” spacers ??? Thanks nice build !!

[@Brochachichoppers]

These were 2,5” spacers

[@ChrisJB84]

Good info. Did you have any problems getting it aligned after the lift?

[@Brochachichoppers]

Not aligned yet, but there's shims needed for the upper control arm. Maybe even longer bolts.

[@Yugo-CA]

@@Brochachichoppers I know its been some time, but could you tell me how the alignment went? What if any parts did you have to purchase and install to get it aligned? I just got a 95 g30 and Im about to buy new tires and 2" coil spacers for just the front to make the whole thing level and before doing this I would really appreciate your input. Thanks!

[@Brochachichoppers]

@@Yugo-CA we did the good ol tape measure alignment using alignment shims from rockauto. They come in different thicknesses. It’s a bit of trial and error but it’s very easy to do. Please note this is not a racecar by any means so we didn’t worry too much about perfect alignment.

[@natemiller6389]

would duct tape work instead of zip ties?

[@ethanauxier9713]

Did you use any type of wheel spacer if so what size and does it rub the fender any

[@Brochachichoppers]

No spacers used! doesn’t rub the fender but there’s a piece rusted away so that might help

[@wyattjarvis4983]

What year was this van? The parts get a lot less interchangeable with trucks after like 1991 or somewhere in there.

[@Brochachichoppers]

This is an '83 G30. But most '71-'96 G-series van parts are interchangeable

[@thomasmachado7198]

I have a 1996 Chevy g30, do you think its possible convert the rear end to a dually?

[@Brochachichoppers]

Most certainly! If you know how to use a welder and a torch, you can build anything you want!

[@lildamanehouston8037]

What struts you used for your lift

[@Brochachichoppers]

We used “Gabriel 58403” shocks. Bought from Rockauto

[@michaelpassionsgarage356]

where did you get the rear shocks from? and how long are they?

[@Brochachichoppers]

The rear shocks i bought from rockauto. Theyre "Gabriel 58403". I don't know the exact length, but theyre longer than the stock shocks.

[@michaelpassionsgarage356]

@@Brochachichoppers Thank you for the reply brother. That's nice of you...Great help, not alot of videos on these vans

[@j.c.v7628]

I have 31s on my g20 van with no lift and some room to spare. I wonder why that is??

[@Brochachichoppers]

Maybe you have g30 springs? The 31's did fit on the stock g30, but everything looks better lifted lol

[@chrisverheijdt9269]

Yo gasten! Eindelijk iemand die dit ook doet met een chevy van. Waar zitten jullie?? En waar halen jullie de spacer vandaan?

[@Brochachichoppers]

De meeste zijn juist omlaag gebracht, omhoog is natuurlijk altijd beter! Spacers hebben we van Ebay, zijn 2,5” C10 pickup(1973-1987) coil spacers. We zitten in Zaandam.

[@dexterlecter7289]

My G30 has 31 inch tires on its old tired suspension still. My next project is new springs and bilstien shocks. Then ill go solid front axel but keep 2WD and run 33s.

[@Yugo-CA]

few questions, Did it align? Did you do the same spring spacer as these guys? Did you put the BFG LT265/75R16? Did you change gears? Are they noisy on the highway?

[@eljudge6]

Hi guys, nice video...wish I did the same on my '84 G30...wish I knew your rims size and if in front it didn't touch when you turn full direction? Thank you for your reply ... 🤘🤘...Stef

[@Brochachichoppers]

They’re 16x8” rims, no rubbing at all

[@gypsyshot5225]

I can't imagine this riding very well because the stock springs are super stiff already

[@Brochachichoppers]

That’s 100% true, but owner prefers looks over comfort.

[@ajs5668]

Would 32s fit or 31 is max?

[@Brochachichoppers]

If you’d put bigger lift coil spacers in the front i think you can clear 32’s.. you will need some serious aligning though

[@dexterlecter7289]

@@Brochachichoppers I wonder what’s going on here. I have a 1982 chevy G30. It’s technically a “bonaventure” but looks like a typical “ sportsvan” with normal, not the fancy ones, all around and a slider door. Might be extended wheel base. But I am clearing 31 inch tires on the 1982 suspension which I know is sagging. I could go 32 but I think the first big bump it’d hit the front wheel well on top. My plan is 1.5 spacers and block for back so I can get 33 inch tires when these wear down. Or solid front axel just for the ease of lift, I’m not even close to needing 4X. With my locking rear diff and good tires I’ve driven on solid ice, deep snow, and mountain trails, van was a forest service rig 1982-2019 strangely enough.

[@speedbob712]

Next time take the lower shock bolt out, lower ball joint with jack under control arm, drops out. Install the same way. Too many steps. Van looks great.

[@Brochachichoppers]

We tried, but the springs were too stiff with the liftblock attached to it.

[@rmsyster]

Goed bezig ik ben ook van plan om een van te kopen!

[@Brochachichoppers]

Zeker doen! Die met de gullwing in onze andere video staat te koop!

[@rmsyster]

@@Brochachichoppers zodra ik er 1 heb neem ik contact met jullie op!

[@oilapesmotoring8933]

whats the name of those wheels

[@Brochachichoppers]

They're Vision HD 84 D Window Series wheels

[@oilapesmotoring8933]

@@Brochachichoppers thanks a lot

[@oilapesmotoring8933]

Also what’s the name of the tires ur running ?

[@Brochachichoppers]

Those are BF goodridge AT's 31x10R15

[@5rrabon]

Yo