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easy4 · 10-06-2003, 01:57 PM

I AM IN THE MARKET FOR A 2 INCH LIFT KIT FOR MY 71 2500 4X4
WHO BUILDS THE BEST

**JIMs70GMC** · 10-07-2003, 05:27 AM

I installed the Tuff Country 2" heavy duty front springs. In the rear I removed the factory 1" block and installed a 2" tapered block and add-a-leaf. The HD springs are that and I probably should have went with the ez ride springs(the difference is an 18" short leaf added to the bottom of the spring pack I would remove but I plan on going to 6"). Pics in sig link.

Go here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=71617

**Stocker** · 10-13-2003, 12:37 AM

In 1997 I installed Skyjacker Softride 2.5" springs up front (the oem springs were sagging), and I still like 'em a lot. Running KYB Gasajust shocks. I have Add-a-leafs in back and the front is just slightly higher than the back, so I didn't use the blocks that came with the springs.

Bram · 10-14-2003, 10:36 AM

Hey Stocker, how many leafs are on that front 2.5 Skyjacker, 5 leaves ?

**Stocker** · 10-14-2003, 10:47 PM

Yup, 5 tapered leaves. Nice ride, too, well matched with the rears. Kit came with poly bushings, 2" tapered rear alum. blocks, and new u-bolts & nuts front & rear. Like I said, I'm happy with 'em!

10-06-2003, 01:57 PM	#1
easy4 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: HULETT WYOMING Posts: 49	Best 2 Inch Lift I AM IN THE MARKET FOR A 2 INCH LIFT KIT FOR MY 71 2500 4X4 WHO BUILDS THE BEST __________________ 71 gmc 2500 4x4 ugly yellow

10-07-2003, 05:27 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I installed the Tuff Country 2" heavy duty front springs. In the rear I removed the factory 1" block and installed a 2" tapered block and add-a-leaf. The HD springs are that and I probably should have went with the ez ride springs(the difference is an 18" short leaf added to the bottom of the spring pack I would remove but I plan on going to 6"). Pics in sig link. Go here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=71617 __________________ 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

10-13-2003, 12:37 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	In 1997 I installed Skyjacker Softride 2.5" springs up front (the oem springs were sagging), and I still like 'em a lot. Running KYB Gasajust shocks. I have Add-a-leafs in back and the front is just slightly higher than the back, so I didn't use the blocks that came with the springs. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-14-2003, 10:36 AM	#4
Bram Broke Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Plains,MO Posts: 385	Hey Stocker, how many leafs are on that front 2.5 Skyjacker, 5 leaves ? __________________ 72CheyenneSuper1ton4x4BigBlock

10-14-2003, 10:47 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Yup, 5 tapered leaves. Nice ride, too, well matched with the rears. Kit came with poly bushings, 2" tapered rear alum. blocks, and new u-bolts & nuts front & rear. Like I said, I'm happy with 'em! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay



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