56" leaf spring swap

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Is this swap really worth the time and effort involved?

Does this swap provide a better ride on the highway iin comparison to the 4" lift kits that are available?

I assume it doesnt effect towing abilities too much as well?

Im looking into this modification for the benefit of "free lift" without sacrificing ride quality. Do you gain any lift by doing this swap?

Do you have to move all 8 spring pockets, or just 4 of them to accomidate?

I have a stock 1970 K-5 that will be getting a 427 and a TH700R4 swapped in as soon as I get home from overseas.

Eventually, I want to go to 3/4 ton axles, and 35 - 37" tires. I figure this is a nice was to set my rig up for that.

I plan to use my Blazer for mild off roading and back roads with some occasional towing inbetween.