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Old 03-09-2005, 10:08 PM   #5
Destructo
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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10
Chad, i wouldnt go that route, in stock form the 52s will be plenty soft due to their length, putting the leaves in with a 48" spring pack will net a hideous ride. we did it years ago with my uncle's '79 K20 because his front springs were worn out and cracked, and he needed the truck immediately to push snow. i had an extra 52" pack, so we stripped the fronts to the main leaf and added 2 leaves from the 52" pack. it rode like crap, and didnt gain much lift. 4" TC EZ Rides and a stock 2 wd front hanger out back for a shackle flip and you should be golden. *might* have to invest in a set of Zero Rates to move the rear axle back because shackle flips commonly move them forward an inch or more.
What did you do in order to run 52's in the front of your truck? If its not too hard thats the route i'm gonna go.
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