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Old 03-16-2021, 11:43 AM   #14
57taskforce
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Re: 1972 Chevy Super 20 4x4 Suspension Kit Suggestions

I fear you may be looking for something that is going to very difficult to obtain, especially if you feel the stock ride is rough. 1/2 ton springs may or may not help depending on which spring option your truck has. (Are you positive you’ve got stock springs?) The big problem with lift springs and ride is in the front, you go from a negative arch to a positive arch. It’s quite difficult to maintain spring capacity and ride at the same time when you change the arch direction. I’m confident Alcan will be the best overall springs, however realize that A: they aren’t a full kit, just springs and if you buy them, U bolts. so you have to round up shocks, steering corrections (depending on how high you go) brake lines etc. And B: even with the Alcan springs I wouldn’t except a 100% stock ride if going with lift springs. Although the Alcans I expect will be your best bet for getting close. One day I think I’ll eventually end up at 4” and when I do I’m going to try Alcan. You might reach out to 52napco, I believe he’s got a set or two of Alcans lift springs and he’s used the EZ rides as well, he’d be a good one to judge between the two in comparison to stock height.

If you're into fab work, longer front springs will help ride quality but it does take some work to get them in.
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