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pimperout · 05-16-2007, 12:50 AM

do all 73-87 4x4 trucks have leafs in the front? and what is the cheapest, and easiest way to lift leaf springs?

jimmydean · 05-16-2007, 02:10 AM

With new leaf springs.

My truck came with a 4" spring lift with rear bocks. I am replacing the blocks with a flip kit for an all spring lift.

pimperout · 05-16-2007, 03:45 AM

could take leafs from a heavier duty truck like a 3/4, or 1 ton would those make any difference? or can u dismantle other leafs and add some on? i dont know i have no idea about leaf springs.

pimperout · 05-16-2007, 03:46 AM

thx for the response

jay_shy · 05-16-2007, 12:43 PM

You could try add a leafs. Pending how much lift you are looking for.

Jason

Eichorst69 · 05-16-2007, 08:05 PM

If your only looking for a few inches you can add leafs to your current springs. Make sure they're the same width, most chevy's are 3'' and you'll need to get longer center bolts. Depending on the arch of the new leafs, you may only need one or two to get a few inches of lift.
I just added two extra leafs per side to my 4'' Rancho front springs and gained 1 1/2''.

Rob

pimperout · 05-17-2007, 01:54 AM

alrite i know a guy i could probly get some offa for pretty cheap thx guys

bigtruck81 · 05-17-2007, 11:30 PM

with AALs, your ride will get stiffer. your best bet is a good set of quality soft leaf springs.

05-16-2007, 12:50 AM	#1
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	liftin leafs do all 73-87 4x4 trucks have leafs in the front? and what is the cheapest, and easiest way to lift leaf springs?

05-16-2007, 02:10 AM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: liftin leafs With new leaf springs. My truck came with a 4" spring lift with rear bocks. I am replacing the blocks with a flip kit for an all spring lift. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-16-2007, 03:45 AM	#3
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: liftin leafs could take leafs from a heavier duty truck like a 3/4, or 1 ton would those make any difference? or can u dismantle other leafs and add some on? i dont know i have no idea about leaf springs.

05-16-2007, 03:46 AM	#4
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: liftin leafs thx for the response

05-16-2007, 12:43 PM	#5
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: liftin leafs You could try add a leafs. Pending how much lift you are looking for. Jason

05-16-2007, 08:05 PM	#6
Eichorst69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 158	Re: liftin leafs If your only looking for a few inches you can add leafs to your current springs. Make sure they're the same width, most chevy's are 3'' and you'll need to get longer center bolts. Depending on the arch of the new leafs, you may only need one or two to get a few inches of lift. I just added two extra leafs per side to my 4'' Rancho front springs and gained 1 1/2''. Rob

05-17-2007, 01:54 AM	#7
pimperout Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bow Island, AB, Canada Posts: 166	Re: liftin leafs alrite i know a guy i could probly get some offa for pretty cheap thx guys

05-17-2007, 11:30 PM	#8
bigtruck81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northern, in Posts: 350	Re: liftin leafs with AALs, your ride will get stiffer. your best bet is a good set of quality soft leaf springs.



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