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man7sell · 02-18-2014, 03:03 PM

My truck is tail high or nose low depending how you look at it. I would like it to be more level. I don't want to drop the rear rather raise the front. reason is A. where I live, dirt road that gets snow and potholes. B. have bigger wheels and tires to install.

Any suggestion for a front lift?

RandyP · 02-18-2014, 03:28 PM

Moog 6454 front coil springs, use those to replace your old worn out originals. It will give you almost 2 inches of lift.

Did it on my 87 and love it. Gives it more of a 4x4 stance though.

Stepper86 · 02-18-2014, 03:35 PM

Like Randy says, new springs will help. If you spend the extra time and go trough the bushings at the same time you will have a totaly diffrent handling truck after. It´s well worth the extra effort while you are under there

man7sell · 02-18-2014, 04:44 PM

Thanks Guys, I will look into new springs and bushings, make perfect sense.

man7sell · 02-18-2014, 04:49 PM

Checked out the Moog, they don't list a 1976 C10, starts at 83.... The spring search continues

RandyP · 02-18-2014, 05:48 PM

Is there some reason you won't believe me when I tell you Moog part# 6454? Not that I really care, I mean leading a horse to water and all. Just wondering.

Linky for part.

man7sell · 02-18-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

Is there some reason you won't believe me when I tell you Moog part# 6454? Not that I really care, I mean leading a horse to water and all. Just wondering.

Linky for part.

Yes found the same thing at another sight. I had gone to the manufacturers sight that you would have though at the compatibility data, or maybe it was just the way I searched. Orielly and a performance sight did say the 6454 was compatible. So that's what I will go with thanks. Being an engineer I like to check they data

Squareforceone · 02-19-2014, 01:02 AM

is your 87 a c10 errr r10 that is? my 84 c10 sits asshigh and want it level with out downgrading the weight it can handle

RandyP · 02-19-2014, 08:37 AM

My 87 is a R10, 2 wheel drive 5 lug.

man7sell · 02-23-2014, 05:31 PM

So here are the new wheels fitted, next I need those springs as the tire is very close to the front fender.

ChevyC102007 · 11-25-2016, 10:49 AM

I have the same problem with my 1980 C10 Custom Deluxe.

At some points I like the "hot rod" rake it has until I hit a bump to fast and scrap the front bumper. Some of the roads in Western Nebraska aint the greatest in the world (especially in town) .

I checked that MooG part number on Rock Auto and they still have them listed,http://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearc...2&partnum=6454

I posted the link maybe to help someone else thats looking for these.

LT7A · 11-27-2016, 08:27 PM

Anybody care to comment back how these springs worked for you? In the listing for the spring, it seems to be a 'one size fits all'. 6 cyl, smallblock, big block, Big Ten. Any feedback?

02-18-2014, 03:03 PM	#1
man7sell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Granite Falls, WA Posts: 84	76 Pickup Leveling Question My truck is tail high or nose low depending how you look at it. I would like it to be more level. I don't want to drop the rear rather raise the front. reason is A. where I live, dirt road that gets snow and potholes. B. have bigger wheels and tires to install. Any suggestion for a front lift? Attached Images

02-18-2014, 03:28 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Moog 6454 front coil springs, use those to replace your old worn out originals. It will give you almost 2 inches of lift. Did it on my 87 and love it. Gives it more of a 4x4 stance though. Attached Images __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-18-2014, 03:35 PM	#3
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Like Randy says, new springs will help. If you spend the extra time and go trough the bushings at the same time you will have a totaly diffrent handling truck after. It´s well worth the extra effort while you are under there __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

02-18-2014, 04:44 PM	#4
man7sell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Granite Falls, WA Posts: 84	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Thanks Guys, I will look into new springs and bushings, make perfect sense.

02-18-2014, 04:49 PM	#5
man7sell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Granite Falls, WA Posts: 84	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Checked out the Moog, they don't list a 1976 C10, starts at 83.... The spring search continues

02-18-2014, 05:48 PM	#6
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Is there some reason you won't believe me when I tell you Moog part# 6454? Not that I really care, I mean leading a horse to water and all. Just wondering. Linky for part. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-19-2014, 01:02 AM	#8
Squareforceone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rustville USA or southeast Ia Posts: 654	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question is your 87 a c10 errr r10 that is? my 84 c10 sits asshigh and want it level with out downgrading the weight it can handle __________________ Rust is better than rice.

02-19-2014, 08:37 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question My 87 is a R10, 2 wheel drive 5 lug. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

02-23-2014, 05:31 PM	#10
man7sell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Granite Falls, WA Posts: 84	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question So here are the new wheels fitted, next I need those springs as the tire is very close to the front fender. Attached Images

11-25-2016, 10:49 AM	#11
ChevyC102007 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Emporium,Pa Posts: 248	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question I have the same problem with my 1980 C10 Custom Deluxe. At some points I like the "hot rod" rake it has until I hit a bump to fast and scrap the front bumper. Some of the roads in Western Nebraska aint the greatest in the world (especially in town) . I checked that MooG part number on Rock Auto and they still have them listed,http://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearc...2&partnum=6454 I posted the link maybe to help someone else thats looking for these. __________________ "When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." [Cherokee saying] 2001 Dodge Ram Sport 1500 4x4. (old ride) 1987 GMC V1500 Sierra Classic ("new" ride)

11-27-2016, 08:27 PM	#12
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,625	Re: 76 Pickup Leveling Question Anybody care to comment back how these springs worked for you? In the listing for the spring, it seems to be a 'one size fits all'. 6 cyl, smallblock, big block, Big Ten. Any feedback?



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