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redz 1970 K5 · 02-01-2005, 12:43 PM

So, K5 is going through a pretty big change as we speak... I think when she comes out of the garage, it will be a new beast. Here is everything that I have waiting to go on-

- 6" Tuff Country Springs
- Raised steering arm
- 2" Rear Blocks (already have SL 4" springs)
- Tie rod ends, drag link ends
- Front brake disks/pads
- New complete Pertronix HEI distributor
- Accel 8.8mm wires & new plugs
- Carter AFB rebuild kit
- Hedman Headers
- Custom Exhaust (to be built...)
- Rollcage padding
- Rhino lining interior

Should be a few weeks, and my to do list on this truck is getting smaller... Aside from rewiring the engine compartment, that is it for short term work.

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-01-2005, 01:23 PM

let me know how you like the 2" blocks w/ 4" springs. I plan on doing this for 6" of lift, kinda looking at the taper of the block v. the shim on the spring pack.

redz 1970 K5 · 02-01-2005, 01:56 PM

I have shims on my current rear spring packs... I can tell you first hand it doesn't work very well the way I have it. The centerpin does not have a large enough of a head to go through the shim and seat in the spring perch properly. I sheered 2 center pins with this setup.

Of course, the shim was under the spring pack, and not integrated INTO the spring pack like new springs would be.

I will let you know, but I am sure it will work great.

02-01-2005, 12:43 PM	#1
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	It's like Xmas without the annoying family members! So, K5 is going through a pretty big change as we speak... I think when she comes out of the garage, it will be a new beast. Here is everything that I have waiting to go on- - 6" Tuff Country Springs - Raised steering arm - 2" Rear Blocks (already have SL 4" springs) - Tie rod ends, drag link ends - Front brake disks/pads - New complete Pertronix HEI distributor - Accel 8.8mm wires & new plugs - Carter AFB rebuild kit - Hedman Headers - Custom Exhaust (to be built...) - Rollcage padding - Rhino lining interior Should be a few weeks, and my to do list on this truck is getting smaller... Aside from rewiring the engine compartment, that is it for short term work. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

02-01-2005, 01:23 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	let me know how you like the 2" blocks w/ 4" springs. I plan on doing this for 6" of lift, kinda looking at the taper of the block v. the shim on the spring pack. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-01-2005, 01:56 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	I have shims on my current rear spring packs... I can tell you first hand it doesn't work very well the way I have it. The centerpin does not have a large enough of a head to go through the shim and seat in the spring perch properly. I sheered 2 center pins with this setup. Of course, the shim was under the spring pack, and not integrated INTO the spring pack like new springs would be. I will let you know, but I am sure it will work great. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more



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