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JAKES 68GMC · 08-23-2006, 09:19 AM

I'm thinking about getting some 67-68 4x4 leaf springs and having them re-arched 2-3 inches higher (possibly more leaves if they are 1/2 ton springs), and putting them under my truck. Is there anything I'll probably have to change while putting new springs under it? I need new shocks, because I still have the ones from 1968 underneath the truck.

Is there anything else to look for, E-Brake cables, bushings, bolts, driveshafts. Anything that may cause any problems, I'd like to know. I appreciate any answers.
Jake

shelby987 · 08-24-2006, 11:58 AM

I think under 4" of lift you should be ok, it shouldn't be any different than just putting a set of add-a-leaf springs under your truck. I have asked in the past, and your drive shaft and steering arm can both accommodate 2" of lift in stock form.
Bolts should be re-usable if they are in good condition, while you have the extra springs out, I would replace the bushings.

**special-K** · 08-26-2006, 09:33 AM

I had my`90 Blazer leveled-up when I bought it.I asked for 1" and it`s more like 2+.I didn`t change a thing.When doing Add-A-Leafs(2-3") it doesn`t require shock changing,either.It should be straight forward,just do the springs kinda job.I suppose if you need shocks anyway,it wouldn`t hurt to ask if there`s a listing for 2" longer.But,probably they start at 4".

JAKES 68GMC · 08-26-2006, 09:08 PM

Ok, cool. Thanks for the info. I just looked online at Summit, and they have Skyjacker shocks listed for 0-2in. lift, and 2-4 in. lift. If I went the 2in. route, should I run 0-2in. shock or 2-4 in lift shock? They are the same price so I guess it won't make a difference.

JAKES 68GMC · 08-28-2006, 07:09 PM

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**special-K** · 08-29-2006, 07:41 AM

I`d go with the 2-4".I don`t think "stuffing" them would be as much of an issue as "over-extending" them.Going down the road I think you`ll never bottom the longer shocks.

08-23-2006, 09:19 AM	#1
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Lifting my truck 2-3 inches I'm thinking about getting some 67-68 4x4 leaf springs and having them re-arched 2-3 inches higher (possibly more leaves if they are 1/2 ton springs), and putting them under my truck. Is there anything I'll probably have to change while putting new springs under it? I need new shocks, because I still have the ones from 1968 underneath the truck. Is there anything else to look for, E-Brake cables, bushings, bolts, driveshafts. Anything that may cause any problems, I'd like to know. I appreciate any answers. Jake

08-24-2006, 11:58 AM	#2
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: Lifting my truck 2-3 inches I think under 4" of lift you should be ok, it shouldn't be any different than just putting a set of add-a-leaf springs under your truck. I have asked in the past, and your drive shaft and steering arm can both accommodate 2" of lift in stock form. Bolts should be re-usable if they are in good condition, while you have the extra springs out, I would replace the bushings. __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

08-26-2006, 09:33 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lifting my truck 2-3 inches I had my`90 Blazer leveled-up when I bought it.I asked for 1" and it`s more like 2+.I didn`t change a thing.When doing Add-A-Leafs(2-3") it doesn`t require shock changing,either.It should be straight forward,just do the springs kinda job.I suppose if you need shocks anyway,it wouldn`t hurt to ask if there`s a listing for 2" longer.But,probably they start at 4". __________________ "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 ~

08-26-2006, 09:08 PM	#4
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Lifting my truck 2-3 inches Ok, cool. Thanks for the info. I just looked online at Summit, and they have Skyjacker shocks listed for 0-2in. lift, and 2-4 in. lift. If I went the 2in. route, should I run 0-2in. shock or 2-4 in lift shock? They are the same price so I guess it won't make a difference. Last edited by JAKES 68GMC; 08-26-2006 at 09:56 PM.

08-28-2006, 07:09 PM	#5
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Lifting my truck 2-3 inches ttt

08-29-2006, 07:41 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lifting my truck 2-3 inches I`d go with the 2-4".I don`t think "stuffing" them would be as much of an issue as "over-extending" them.Going down the road I think you`ll never bottom the longer shocks. __________________ "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 ~



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