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The Gibster · 08-01-2012, 02:35 AM

I just purchased a 72 Jimmy a month or so ago and I need help figuring out the rear suspension situation. Right now it has 63"s in the rear with a shackle flip and 6" shackles. I am 98% sure the PO removed a leaf or two to make it softer.

I am planning on using it as a weekend rig that I can drive to and from the trail/desert with and right now I feel it is way too "bouncy" to be street worthy. I want to keep the 63's so my question is there anything I can do to stiffen it up? Right now I was thinking of adding a leaf or two to the pack and a zero rate to move the axle back. Any suggestions?
Thanks everybody

08-01-2012, 02:35 AM	#1
The Gibster Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Luis Obispo Posts: 27	Help With 1972 K-5 W/ 63" Rear Springs I just purchased a 72 Jimmy a month or so ago and I need help figuring out the rear suspension situation. Right now it has 63"s in the rear with a shackle flip and 6" shackles. I am 98% sure the PO removed a leaf or two to make it softer. I am planning on using it as a weekend rig that I can drive to and from the trail/desert with and right now I feel it is way too "bouncy" to be street worthy. I want to keep the 63's so my question is there anything I can do to stiffen it up? Right now I was thinking of adding a leaf or two to the pack and a zero rate to move the axle back. Any suggestions? Thanks everybody __________________ "You may be a redneck if... you have spent more on your pickup truck than on your education."