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Old 03-31-2018, 02:09 PM   #1
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72 K10 stock height springs

Looking for stock height, but better ride for 72 K10 SWB. Any suggestions? I do not want to lift the truck.
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Old 03-31-2018, 07:44 PM   #2
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Re: 72 K10 stock height springs

Bigger tires with less air pressure and better shocks. There isn't a "better" stock spring for ride as far as I know.
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Old 04-01-2018, 07:45 AM   #3
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Re: 72 K10 stock height springs

The problem I ran into was when I swapped out wheels. I run 31x10.5. I had them on 8" rally wheels and it rode "nice" with stock springs. When I picked up a set of 9" wheels and put them on it went from nice to knowing every little bump in the road.
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Old 04-01-2018, 11:39 AM   #4
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Re: 72 K10 stock height springs

I have new 30 X 10 Michelins on it. It rides pretty good, I’ll try lowering pressure some. Has new shocks from previous owner but???? Anyone have a suggestion for the absolute best shock??? Thanks.
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Old 04-01-2018, 03:53 PM   #5
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Re: 72 K10 stock height springs

Personally I like bilstien shocks. I’ve run them on a few different things and they always have performed well for me.
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Re: 72 K10 stock height springs

I second the Bilsteins if you are willing to spend the money. After 3 sets of shocks on my 2500HD I went to the Bilsteins on it and they have oulasted all the others combined.
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