Leaf springs

[JustinR]

I was wondering how much travel a 1971 K-10 should have? I was planning on installing a 4’’ lift with new front and rear springs in the future, but seeing how little room there is in between the front bump stop and the leaf is making me wonder if the truck is even comfortably drivable until the springs are replaced. Here is a link to the truck.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233565



As far as lifts go, I was looking into the Skyjacker lift # C240AKS. The only bad thing I have read so far, is that with the softride rear springs the weight capacity for the bed is lower. I am planning on hauling my atv which weighs 850 pounds, would this be an issue? Here are some pics of how close it is.

Thanks a lot.