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wedgemon · 04-26-2007, 03:40 PM

K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap.

I’ve been consider returning my 73 K5 Blazer to stock height. It’s currently got a 4 inch lift. My question for you guys is – can I swap the K5 lifted suspension to my 80 K10 Long bed and the K10 standard suspension to the K5. Or will there be spring length issues?

I’m obviously trying to cheap out and save a trip and money at the junkyard.

Also, is there a link or site that notes standard spring lengths?

Thanks!
- Dave

Jonboy · 04-26-2007, 04:33 PM

If there are blocks in the rear, the parts should swap right out.

wedgemon · 04-26-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy

If there are blocks in the rear, the parts should swap right out.

The K5 does have blocks in the rear. I more concerned with the spring length.

Thanks!
- Dave

Jonboy · 04-26-2007, 05:14 PM

the front springs are the same length. At least they should be. The difference is in the rears. Since you have blocks, it shouldn't affect anything, as you will keep the rear spring with it's respective vehicle. I did just the opposite once upon a time; used the lift out of a 79 K10 in an 81 Blazer. Everything is the same.

04-26-2007, 03:40 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. I’ve been consider returning my 73 K5 Blazer to stock height. It’s currently got a 4 inch lift. My question for you guys is – can I swap the K5 lifted suspension to my 80 K10 Long bed and the K10 standard suspension to the K5. Or will there be spring length issues? I’m obviously trying to cheap out and save a trip and money at the junkyard. Also, is there a link or site that notes standard spring lengths? Thanks! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

04-26-2007, 04:33 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. If there are blocks in the rear, the parts should swap right out.

04-26-2007, 05:14 PM	#4
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. the front springs are the same length. At least they should be. The difference is in the rears. Since you have blocks, it shouldn't affect anything, as you will keep the rear spring with it's respective vehicle. I did just the opposite once upon a time; used the lift out of a 79 K10 in an 81 Blazer. Everything is the same.



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