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Old 04-05-2015, 01:54 AM   #1
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1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

I recently ordered new rear 4 inch leafs to get rid of the blocks and I'm pretty sure they sent me 2 inch leafs. Can someone with a set up similar to mine measure from ground to fender on front and rear center of the tires and post the measurements? Thank you in advance.Name:  image.jpg
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Old 04-05-2015, 01:33 PM   #2
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Re: 1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

Morning bump for ya. Sorry I can't help -- my K20 has OEM rear springs with AALs and overloads -- but hopefully someone will jump in here soon.

Just wanted to say welcome to the board, and WOW that is a gorgeous truck!
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Old 04-05-2015, 04:09 PM   #3
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Re: 1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

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Morning bump for ya. Sorry I can't help -- my K20 has OEM rear springs with AALs and overloads -- but hopefully someone will jump in here soon.

Just wanted to say welcome to the board, and WOW that is a gorgeous truck!
Thanks I really appreciate it. You have a good looking truck as well.
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Old 04-06-2015, 02:46 PM   #4
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Re: 1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

Ive read that most ordering all spring lifts go up in size on the rears to level them out. When I was looking at 2.5 inch lifts I frequently saw 2 inch in front and 4 in the back to avoid the "sag". Id guess its the same for 4 inch kits.
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Old 04-06-2015, 07:55 PM   #5
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Ive read that most ordering all spring lifts go up in size on the rears to level them out. When I was looking at 2.5 inch lifts I frequently saw 2 inch in front and 4 in the back to avoid the "sag". Id guess its the same for 4 inch kits.
This is pretty much what I'm being told. I verified that they are 4 inch springs so I'm gonna have to return them and get 6 inch springs. Thanks for the reply.
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Old 04-06-2015, 07:56 PM   #6
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Re: 1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

That does look like more drastic of a difference than with all 4". It also looks to me like two inches too short, to be how all 4" would sit. That rear hardly looks lifted

And, hey, nice truck and welcome to the board!!
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Old 04-06-2015, 08:01 PM   #7
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That does look like more drastic of a difference than with all 4". It also looks to me like two inches too short, to be how all 4" would sit. That rear hardly looks lifted

And, hey, nice truck and welcome to the board!!
Yeah with 4 inch springs in the front and 4 inch springs and a 1 inch zero rate add a leaf the rear sits 2 inches lower than the front.

And thanks!
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Old 04-07-2015, 02:18 AM   #8
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Re: 1970 k10 4 inch lift with 35's

My truck has BDS 4" lift springs and 33" BFG's, i get 12" from the top of the tire to the fender both front and back, if ya search thru my build thread i have some pic's ect..
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