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08-27-2004, 09:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Chattanooga
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Raising the front end of my 71 1/2 ton
I want to raise the front end of my 71 swb about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to sit it level. I have went the route of trying to put coil spacers in there but no luck. I have tried the screw in kind and the rubber spacers and still no luck. What about putting a pad above or below the entire coil? has anyone ever raised there front end before? thanks, Brent
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08-27-2004, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Northern CA / Sac
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I've never raised one of these trucks, but DAYSTAR makes upper and lower spacers for coil springs that work very well. I believe that they manufacture them in 1/2" increments. Here is a link to one of the 4x4 suppliers that sells them.
http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...spring+spacers
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08-27-2004, 10:40 AM
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Thats the Hillbilly way
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Location: Torrance,Ca
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You might look into 3/4 ton front springs .
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08-27-2004, 01:28 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada
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I did by accident, I installed a 1 1/4" swaybar on the front and it raised the front end @ 1" (LOL) but I'm not complaining, Doug
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08-27-2004, 01:31 PM
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Not a bad nut after all..
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: ND
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I don't think 3/4-ton front springs will do anything for the ride height, but if it is a small block truck putting in big block front springs will.
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08-28-2004, 01:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: central Ill. USA
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Coil-over shocks will raise it about 1" to 1 1/2". Find at most auto part stores.
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08-28-2004, 07:32 AM
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