Anyone running Tough Country front springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jeffspower · 06-08-2008, 06:00 PM

If you are, could you get a little info for me? I'm trying to determine if the 3 leaf 4" EZ's (not the 4 leaf HD's) will put my son's '68 higher, lower or about the same as it is now. It's got a homebrew setup that needs to go. It's running 33's now with just the right clearance for our liking.

Now, I measure:

13" from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the rubber bumper steel mount (not to the rubber itself)

27-1/2" from axle centerline to the highest point (center) of fender opening.

I would have put this in the 4x4 forum, but figured more of you might stumble into my question here.

Thanks

jeffspower · 06-09-2008, 09:31 PM

ttt

**special-K** · 06-09-2008, 09:36 PM

6" on a`72 and 4" on a`91 Suburban.Not much help.

teeitup · 06-09-2008, 09:46 PM

Jeff, you might pm Blazerman, Rob put a setup on the blazer I bought from him. I think he'll know what your asking. Randy

hdflstf · 06-10-2008, 12:08 AM

I have a set coming Wed (4" lift) but they are the HD. Time to lower Ol' Blue.

jeffspower · 06-10-2008, 12:29 AM

Thanks Randy- I'll check with Rob.

hdflstf, let me know what yours measures up- then we will all know the diff between the 3 & 4 leaf.

I'm thinkin 3 leaf for the shortbox/ smallblock. Maybe 4 leaf on my K20/ Cadillac. There's 700 lbs (ballpark) difference between the two.

hdflstf · 06-10-2008, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

Thanks Randy- I'll check with Rob.

hdflstf, let me know what yours measures up- then we will all know the diff between the 3 & 4 leaf.

I'm thinkin 3 leaf for the shortbox/ smallblock. Maybe 4 leaf on my K20/ Cadillac. There's 700 lbs (ballpark) difference between the two.

Ok. I'll let you know in a few weeks once I get done.

cstanley · 06-10-2008, 02:36 PM

i have tuff countrys all around. i'm actually thinking about removing some leaves. it is a 4" lift, but after final measurements, it's actually between 5.75" and 6", depending which you measure. It's actually a touch higher than I'd hoped. maybe the originals had just sagged too much. I'm running 33's on the blazer and it still looks a little tall to me...

I'll see if I can find my final measurements tonight.

06-08-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Anyone running Tough Country front springs? If you are, could you get a little info for me? I'm trying to determine if the 3 leaf 4" EZ's (not the 4 leaf HD's) will put my son's '68 higher, lower or about the same as it is now. It's got a homebrew setup that needs to go. It's running 33's now with just the right clearance for our liking. Now, I measure: 13" from the top of the axle tube to the bottom of the rubber bumper steel mount (not to the rubber itself) 27-1/2" from axle centerline to the highest point (center) of fender opening. I would have put this in the 4x4 forum, but figured more of you might stumble into my question here. Thanks __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-09-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? ttt __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-09-2008, 09:36 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? 6" on a`72 and 4" on a`91 Suburban.Not much help. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-09-2008, 09:46 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? Jeff, you might pm Blazerman, Rob put a setup on the blazer I bought from him. I think he'll know what your asking. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

06-10-2008, 12:08 AM	#5
hdflstf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Desert Southwest Posts: 540	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? I have a set coming Wed (4" lift) but they are the HD. Time to lower Ol' Blue.

06-10-2008, 12:29 AM	#6
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? Thanks Randy- I'll check with Rob. hdflstf, let me know what yours measures up- then we will all know the diff between the 3 & 4 leaf. I'm thinkin 3 leaf for the shortbox/ smallblock. Maybe 4 leaf on my K20/ Cadillac. There's 700 lbs (ballpark) difference between the two. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-10-2008, 02:36 PM	#8
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Anyone running Tough Country front springs? i have tuff countrys all around. i'm actually thinking about removing some leaves. it is a 4" lift, but after final measurements, it's actually between 5.75" and 6", depending which you measure. It's actually a touch higher than I'd hoped. maybe the originals had just sagged too much. I'm running 33's on the blazer and it still looks a little tall to me... I'll see if I can find my final measurements tonight. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/ Last edited by cstanley; 06-10-2008 at 02:37 PM.

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