lifting a 67 k10

[killa98z]

heres on pic of when i first got it now its in peices

[msgross]

nice looking rig..

I think that they only built about 1,046 67 SWB K-10's. I'm keeping mine failry stock but adding modern necessities (power disc brakes, power steer, tilt wheel etc..)

You should plan to come over to Carlisle,PA for the spring swap meet and then the truck show... carsatcarlisle.com (i think). You will meet some board members, vendors and find a lot of parts...

[LooseScrews]

Hey Mike! Just noticed you are in LA for a bit. Wher'bouts? Maybe we can meet and hubby and I can pick your brain one weekend. We have a place at Fort Morgan.

And Killa, that's a mighty fine looking truck! I can't believe what we have to work with. Most would think it's a parts truck, but NOOOOOO....not my husband.

[Yukon Jack]

Better get that for sale sign out of there before one of us tries to talk you out of it

[FormerMember]

So, how much for it?

:p

[ks147j111928]

My 67 K10 had some blocks on the rear when I got it, think it's got 2 or 3 leaves in front. Not a large spring pack at all... I have heard a later model (73-8?) P/S box will bolt up with minor fab work, we'll see how that goes if I ever pick up where I left off. Also the truck had a 71 or 72 front disc axle and it looked a few inches wider than the rear. I never measured it though so it may just have been my imagination. I'm going back to the solid knuckle, the PO didn't match ratios and totally trashed the front diff. Never saw so many chunks of metal fall out of a diff cover before...

Dan

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by ks147j111928

My 67 K10 had some blocks on the rear when I got it, think it's got 2 or 3 leaves in front. Not a large spring pack at all... I have heard a later model (73-8?) P/S box will bolt up with minor fab work, we'll see how that goes if I ever pick up where I left off. Also the truck had a 71 or 72 front disc axle and it looked a few inches wider than the rear. I never measured it though so it may just have been my imagination. I'm going back to the solid knuckle, the PO didn't match ratios and totally trashed the front diff. Never saw so many chunks of metal fall out of a diff cover before...

Dan

The later model front springs will bolt in.

Most Chevy's are 2" wider in the front then in the rear.

[WyoRoadDog]

Sorry if I seem like I'm beating a dead horse, but you guys are my go to on questions about my truck...
I read this post on Yukon Jack's excellent recommendation, and now that I'm home and have a chance to look, I'm confused about this:

Originally Posted by earl87gta

... in 67 the front springs were only 2.5 wide and the rear springs were 3 wide. from 69 up the rear was 2.5 wide and the front were 3 wide...

Measuring what I have currently, both my front and rear springs are 3" at the eyelets, and 2 1/2" at the axle mount. Do I have something odd? Could I use '69+ rears with spacers to widen to 3"? (if that is stupid for some reason, let me know)
Also, John@thepier mentions the spring pack bolt being offset in the '69 and up springs, how much is this offset, and which direction? Does anyone know if that is particular to the 52" springs, or is on 52" and 56"?
As always, thanks for all the help, this forum is sometimes the only thing that keeps me from junking this whole project!

[Pont]

John@thepier is correct about the offset in the 69-up front springs. I have done all the research and jumped through all the hoops when I lifted my 67 swb 8 inches. At that time, no company offered front lift springs for the 67-68 trucks. I had mine custom built.

Steering: Anything over a 4" lift and you better figure on fabricating. My front is a Dana 44 disc, 2wd power steering box with spacers on the frame to offset for no dimple, and crossover steering to eliminate bump steer problems.

After all my research, and money spent, it is a sweet setup, but it didn't come cheap. There may be companys in the market today that make front springs for the 67-68, but with so few of them being made, I can't really see why any company would manufacture for those 2 years.

I have been off the board for a long time but if anyone has questions and I am able to help, I would be more than happy to do so.

[msgross]

I couldn't really find any lift kist for my 68 either... I just added a leaf and gained 1.5" and called it good. Zero rate springs will gain an inch as well..

[killa98z]

yea i just bought a 69-72 kit and made it fit wasnt to hard will post pics when i get chance

[Spanky_Pete]

Originally Posted by killa98z

yea i just bought a 69-72 kit and made it fit wasnt to hard will post pics when i get chance

Definitely interested in seeing how you did it. The lack of aftermarket support for 67-68 is the main reason why my '68 K10 is up for sale right now.

[WyoRoadDog]

Originally Posted by killa98z

yea i just bought a 69-72 kit and made it fit wasnt to hard will post pics when i get chance

I'm looking forward to seeing some pics as well. I just bought a kit also that should deliver this week, so it would be good to see how it went for you.
The plan I came up with is to use a spring lift (4") up front, then a DIY4x shackle flip on the back with the stock springs, which should come out at about 4" as well. I'll let you know how it goes.

[67mater]

this is myexact problem. I have a full set of 56" late model springs that I was fabbing moutns for, but the front sucks. to keepo the axle lcoated the front mount is out at the nose of the frame and I'm still into the cab mount. Rear, though, just needed a shackle flip.

[eric67m]

Originally Posted by killa98z

yea i just bought a 69-72 kit and made it fit wasnt to hard will post pics when i get chance

I also would like to see these pictures, could you post them please killa98z?

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by 67mater

this is myexact problem. I have a full set of 56" late model springs that I was fabbing moutns for, but the front sucks. to keepo the axle lcoated the front mount is out at the nose of the frame and I'm still into the cab mount. Rear, though, just needed a shackle flip.

56" springs in the front?

Wow.

I went 52" in the front and it's some work... can't imagine 56"

[67mater]

Yukon Jack, got a picture of thata djustable drag link in place? curious about the bends they talk about.

[67mater]

56" springs in the front?

Wow.

I went 52" in the front and it's some work... can't imagine 56"

I will get pictures posted as soon as I can, but I ended up fabbing new front leaf mounts that reinforce the front tip of the frame (think in front of the core support), then to make the 56" work and keep the axle centered AND get good shackel angle i will be moving the rear shackle mounts inside the front cab mount, and likely clearancing the back of the front cab mount. Hopefully all this work will pay off with the better ride of a longer spring. Will be doing double shock mounts too and cross tied shackles. Will wait for my moutns to get back from powder coating to mount it all and get weight on to see what needs to move and if I need longer shackles. I'm also talking to the guy at DIY4X.com about whether their shackle flip kit will in fact fit the 67. I made my own, but I'm going to send him the botl patetrn and we'll see how it compares to their 70-72 kit.

How did you guys address pinion angle when you lifted your trucks?

[FormerMember]

Originally Posted by 67mater

I will get pictures posted as soon as I can, but I ended up fabbing new front leaf mounts that reinforce the front tip of the frame (think in front of the core support), then to make the 56" work and keep the axle centered AND get good shackel angle i will be moving the rear shackle mounts inside the front cab mount, and likely clearancing the back of the front cab mount. Hopefully all this work will pay off with the better ride of a longer spring. Will be doing double shock mounts too and cross tied shackles. Will wait for my moutns to get back from powder coating to mount it all and get weight on to see what needs to move and if I need longer shackles. I'm also talking to the guy at DIY4X.com about whether their shackle flip kit will in fact fit the 67. I made my own, but I'm going to send him the botl patetrn and we'll see how it compares to their 70-72 kit.

How did you guys address pinion angle when you lifted your trucks?

I used a set of 4 degree wedges to correct mine, when I went with 52" springs in the front.

[killa98z]

well i finally got some pics. i used a lift from a 69-72 fronts bolted up fine no problems but back i just had to get new u bolt made.this is 4 in rough country and 3 in body lift.will have to change steering now

[killa98z]

still havent did bed lift

[67mater]

does it look like the wheels aren't centered in the wells?

[msgross]

Originally Posted by 67mater

does it look like the wheels aren't centered in the wells?

The rear wheel sits a little forward in the wheel well and when you add larger tires it's more noticeable. I was going to use a zero-rate spring and move it back 1.5" in mine. I noticed that when I added the 33's with no lift. WOnder if the different rear springs add to it as well? You could re-drill the center bolt on the springs

Truck looks good with a lift though. What tires are you running again? I might have gone with a 6" spring lift and no body lift. Not to fond of the body lifts but they work...

[killa98z]

yea they are not center because bed is not lifted yet.yea i think the body lift worked out because i had bushing that were taller and i made pipe spacers.its also plated body so i have not problems with body lift.i will try to get some more pictures up as soon as i can