73-87 lift in a 72
 

what makes a 73-87 lift kit different than a 1972? Can i make a newer lift kit fit in a 72 blazer? thanx for your help

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

The length of the front springs. 2nd gen are 3" longer if memory serves.

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

so has anyone installed 73 up front springs into a 72? I am sure someone has but i cannot find it in search.

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

Correct. Rear springs are the same, but the front ones are longer in later models. I know because the PO put '73+ springs on the front of my Blazer and the shackles/rear eyes are pushed up against the frame. I called Skyjacker to verify the part number on them. Too bad, they're almost brand new (as far as mileage goes) Skyjacker springs. I'd sell them, but right now I don't have anything to replace them with.

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

amazing how much more a lift costs for the 72 considering they are shorter! Superlift is the only 8 inch i could find for the 72 and they are on the edge of shutting down so i will buy a 73-87 kit and make new hangers for the front. thanx for the help

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

Sure thing. What do you mean Superlift is on the verge of shutting down? Going out of business or ceasing production of 8" springs?

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

apperently they are close to going out of business but they may have some major restructureing also

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

That sucks. My springs are Superlift, not Skyjacker. I always get them confused. When I had the money, I'd wanted to get front springs from them to replace the '73+ ones and match the rear.

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

4 wheel parts has the superlift 72 front springs in stock

Re: 73-87 lift in a 72
 

well i figured a way around the 73 springs, since they are longer i will get them recurved which will shorten them and give me more lift and then just add a block in the rear. its like a win win