Re-arched springs ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70blazer · 08-20-2003, 02:28 AM

Has anyone ever had their springs re-arched to get a 4" lift instead of buying a lift kit? Did it work, would you recommend it, so on.

cdowns · 08-20-2003, 08:33 AM

i doubt that stock springs can be arched enough to get a 4"lift the more the arch the shorter the spring gets

**old Rusty C10** · 08-20-2003, 10:21 AM

i had springs re arched for a regular truck and they didnt work as well as getting new ones that truck hauled alot of weioght tho id never try to get rearched springs for a lift

*rickspickuppart* · 08-20-2003, 10:27 AM

if you want to lift it with out blocks "soft ride" makes springs that will lift it above stock hieght (I have no idea what they cost I have only installed them after the customer already bought them)and for a 4wd they do ride pretty nice after they are in.

ljbear · 08-20-2003, 10:32 AM

I've had springs re arced, but not for a lift. As cdowns mentioned that is going to shorten the spring. If done correctly re arced are as good as new.

LJ

08-20-2003, 02:28 AM	#1
70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 239	Re-arched springs ? Has anyone ever had their springs re-arched to get a 4" lift instead of buying a lift kit? Did it work, would you recommend it, so on. __________________ 1967 Suburban, my kids call it the SuburBEAN cuz its long and green.

08-20-2003, 08:33 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	i doubt that stock springs can be arched enough to get a 4"lift the more the arch the shorter the spring gets __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-20-2003, 10:21 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,283	i had springs re arched for a regular truck and they didnt work as well as getting new ones that truck hauled alot of weioght tho id never try to get rearched springs for a lift __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-20-2003, 10:32 AM	#5
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I've had springs re arced, but not for a lift. As cdowns mentioned that is going to shorten the spring. If done correctly re arced are as good as new. LJ __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

08-20-2003, 10:27 AM	#4
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	if you want to lift it with out blocks "soft ride" makes springs that will lift it above stock hieght (I have no idea what they cost I have only installed them after the customer already bought them)and for a 4wd they do ride pretty nice after they are in.



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