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danho · 03-16-2004, 11:45 AM

I'm looking at getting some new rear springs for my 72 K20. I'm running stock springs with blocks now and would like know if it would be best to stay the same or lose the blocks and use 4" lift springs. Also where is the best place to get a decent pair of springs that won't break the bank? FYI this is on a daily driver that will see only occasional hauling.
Thanks, Dan.

wildwood · 03-16-2004, 07:11 PM

I was able to stiffen my rear by adding add-a-leafs and a smaller lift block. Works great. I now have 6" springs in the front and Add-a-leaf with 4" blocks. But if you got the $$ just buy the taller springs.

Prerunner1982 · 03-16-2004, 07:48 PM

or you could just do a shackle flip and keep your SOFTER (as compared to lift) springs and run no blocks. The flip will give you about 4" lift.

72bigblock4wd · 03-17-2004, 09:43 PM

Danho, there's a guy on ebay, I think his user name is Davy1445? He works at Heckethorn (Rough Country) and he usually has 4" rear springs with the u-bolts and hardware on auction with a buy now price of I believe $185. I just bought a 4" Superlift Kit from him, and he was the least expensive I could find anywhere online. You might want to look him up on ebay if you decide to go with rear springs. Hope this helps!!

redneck_motorsports · 03-18-2004, 11:21 PM

How about these? I took them off my 67 K20. Their 6" Skyjacker softride springs.

714x4lover · 03-25-2004, 09:27 PM

ill trade you my 4" springs for your 6" the guy on the thread wants 4", a deal? if not what do you want for the springs?

714x4lover · 03-30-2004, 06:01 AM

are you wanting to sell the springs??

redneck_motorsports · 03-30-2004, 10:22 AM

I will, $600 OBO

714x4lover · 04-01-2004, 11:39 PM

what is included in the spring set up?

redneck_motorsports · 04-02-2004, 12:49 AM

All 4 springs and the raised steering arm for a D44 or 10 bolt front axle

ChrisK10 · 04-04-2004, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by 72bigblock4wd
Danho, there's a guy on ebay, I think his user name is Davy1445? He works at Heckethorn (Rough Country) and he usually has 4" rear springs with the u-bolts and hardware on auction with a buy now price of I believe $185. I just bought a 4" Superlift Kit from him, and he was the least expensive I could find anywhere online. You might want to look him up on ebay if you decide to go with rear springs. Hope this helps!!

I just bought an extended rear u-bolt kit from davy1445 off of e-bay. Nice guy! I would definately buy from him again. (Cheap too

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danho · 04-06-2004, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the info guys.
Dan.

03-16-2004, 11:45 AM	#1
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Rear Springs I'm looking at getting some new rear springs for my 72 K20. I'm running stock springs with blocks now and would like know if it would be best to stay the same or lose the blocks and use 4" lift springs. Also where is the best place to get a decent pair of springs that won't break the bank? FYI this is on a daily driver that will see only occasional hauling. Thanks, Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.

03-16-2004, 07:11 PM	#2
wildwood Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 110	I was able to stiffen my rear by adding add-a-leafs and a smaller lift block. Works great. I now have 6" springs in the front and Add-a-leaf with 4" blocks. But if you got the $$ just buy the taller springs. __________________ You can't get out if ya don't get in

03-16-2004, 07:48 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	or you could just do a shackle flip and keep your SOFTER (as compared to lift) springs and run no blocks. The flip will give you about 4" lift. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

03-25-2004, 09:27 PM	#6
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	springs ill trade you my 4" springs for your 6" the guy on the thread wants 4", a deal? if not what do you want for the springs?

03-30-2004, 06:01 AM	#7
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	springs are you wanting to sell the springs??

03-17-2004, 09:43 PM	#4
72bigblock4wd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 194	Danho, there's a guy on ebay, I think his user name is Davy1445? He works at Heckethorn (Rough Country) and he usually has 4" rear springs with the u-bolts and hardware on auction with a buy now price of I believe $185. I just bought a 4" Superlift Kit from him, and he was the least expensive I could find anywhere online. You might want to look him up on ebay if you decide to go with rear springs. Hope this helps!!

03-18-2004, 11:21 PM	#5
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	How about these? I took them off my 67 K20. Their 6" Skyjacker softride springs.

03-30-2004, 10:22 AM	#8
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	I will, $600 OBO

04-01-2004, 11:39 PM	#9
714x4lover Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Show Low, Arizona Posts: 211	what is included in the spring set up?

04-02-2004, 12:49 AM	#10
redneck_motorsports Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa Texas Posts: 36	All 4 springs and the raised steering arm for a D44 or 10 bolt front axle __________________ I have alot of stuff, some of it is here

04-06-2004, 10:39 AM	#12
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Thanks for the info guys. Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.



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