spring lift kit options...70 k20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

milled · 03-07-2008, 05:32 AM

I'm sure its been asked before. I'm looking for a parts house that has shackles blocks and springs for these old trucks... I'm looking to go up 4 to 5 inches... My current front springs are shot and I perfer to replace them with a arched spring. The rears look in good shape. What lift kit companys should I look at? Thanks Bob

**88JRFAN** · 03-07-2008, 06:13 AM

Check Out Offroaddesign.com. They Have A Rear Shackle Lift Kit And Can Get Front Springs Also. Kit Will Gain You 4" Lift In Rear. Daren

dinotruck68 · 03-07-2008, 05:59 PM

www.offroaddesign.com has everything

**Yukon Jack** · 03-07-2008, 07:47 PM

I've been very pleased with Tuff Country front springs, haven't tried their rear springs. I've used their 4" Ez Ride and their 6" HD springs on my 69 K20 and like them both. Definitely worth your time to check out OffRoad Design like mentioned above. They have everything you need.

I'm using their shackle flip on my 69 K20 along with greaseable bushings at all points and their heavy duty front shackles. I've bought both sets of front springs from them for that truck too. I would mention that my 4" front springs weren't matched to well, one had more arch then the other, but can't really blame that on OffRoad Design as the springs are shipped directly from Tuff Country.

milled · 03-07-2008, 10:19 PM

Once agian, thanks for the advice. This forum has helped me and my build and I glad I found it!

In comming- shackle flip kit and the soft ride fronts woot woot!

**special-K** · 03-08-2008, 03:18 AM

I like TuffCountry,too,for reasonably priced off-the-shelf.I front and rear 6" EZrides on a truck and it rides better than any lifted truck I`ve owned.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-08-2008, 03:41 AM

When you go to remove your rear factory shackle hanger, I found grinding an x into the rivet and then using an air hammer with a pointed bit in it worked real good. Some people say a good sharp chisel and a well placed hit with a bfh will knock the head of the rivet right off also.

Did you give some thought to the greasable bushings/bolts? Now is the time to do them if your thinking about them.

When you get to installing, be sure to post up some progress pics!

Also, did you buy a raised steering arm to get your steering corrected. Even with just a 4" lift it is a wise investment.

milled · 03-08-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

When you go to remove your rear factory shackle hanger, I found grinding an x into the rivet and then using an air hammer with a pointed bit in it worked real good. Some people say a good sharp chisel and a well placed hit with a bfh will knock the head of the rivet right off also.

Did you give some thought to the greasable bushings/bolts? Now is the time to do them if your thinking about them.

When you get to installing, be sure to post up some progress pics!

Also, did you buy a raised steering arm to get your steering corrected. Even with just a 4" lift it is a wise investment.

I'll post pics for sure. No, I didn't get the shacles, nore the pitman drop woops! Thanks for reminding me

btw i decided to go 6in.. Bob

vtblazer · 03-09-2008, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milled

btw i decided to go 6in.. Bob

Steering arm just became a MUST have.

ORD will help you out, your in good hands.

What size tires will you be running?
Thought about doing cross over steering?
Helps alot with bump steer.

03-07-2008, 05:32 AM	#1
milled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: arvada colorado Posts: 105	spring lift kit options...70 k20 I'm sure its been asked before. I'm looking for a parts house that has shackles blocks and springs for these old trucks... I'm looking to go up 4 to 5 inches... My current front springs are shot and I perfer to replace them with a arched spring. The rears look in good shape. What lift kit companys should I look at? Thanks Bob __________________ 1970 k20 350 4speed hd44 14b Circumventing the language filter is against site rules

03-07-2008, 06:13 AM	#2
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 Check Out Offroaddesign.com. They Have A Rear Shackle Lift Kit And Can Get Front Springs Also. Kit Will Gain You 4" Lift In Rear. Daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

03-07-2008, 05:59 PM	#3
dinotruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alamo Posts: 104	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 www.offroaddesign.com has everything __________________

03-07-2008, 07:47 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 I've been very pleased with Tuff Country front springs, haven't tried their rear springs. I've used their 4" Ez Ride and their 6" HD springs on my 69 K20 and like them both. Definitely worth your time to check out OffRoad Design like mentioned above. They have everything you need. I'm using their shackle flip on my 69 K20 along with greaseable bushings at all points and their heavy duty front shackles. I've bought both sets of front springs from them for that truck too. I would mention that my 4" front springs weren't matched to well, one had more arch then the other, but can't really blame that on OffRoad Design as the springs are shipped directly from Tuff Country. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-07-2008, 10:19 PM	#5
milled Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: arvada colorado Posts: 105	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 Once agian, thanks for the advice. This forum has helped me and my build and I glad I found it! In comming- shackle flip kit and the soft ride fronts woot woot! __________________ 1970 k20 350 4speed hd44 14b Circumventing the language filter is against site rules Last edited by milled; 03-07-2008 at 10:20 PM.

03-08-2008, 03:18 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 I like TuffCountry,too,for reasonably priced off-the-shelf.I front and rear 6" EZrides on a truck and it rides better than any lifted truck I`ve owned. __________________ "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 ~

03-08-2008, 03:41 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: spring lift kit options...70 k20 When you go to remove your rear factory shackle hanger, I found grinding an x into the rivet and then using an air hammer with a pointed bit in it worked real good. Some people say a good sharp chisel and a well placed hit with a bfh will knock the head of the rivet right off also. Did you give some thought to the greasable bushings/bolts? Now is the time to do them if your thinking about them. When you get to installing, be sure to post up some progress pics! Also, did you buy a raised steering arm to get your steering corrected. Even with just a 4" lift it is a wise investment. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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