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1972K20 · 10-31-2014, 11:39 PM

Hey guys, is there any difference in size/strength in the front spring hangers for the different series trucks? Also, will front spring hangers from 73-87 work on 67-72 trucks?

The reason I ask is LMC (yes, I know LMC's reputation) sells these, and I have a 1970 C30 I'm planning on a 4x4 conversion. My fear is that hangers from the 1/2 or 3/4 tons may not be as strong as what may have come on K30s in the later years.

Here are some links:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=160

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=47

OldCreek · 11-01-2014, 12:54 AM

Go to Diy4x for spring hangers...you won't be sorry. ORD is good too.

Also, you could go to our parts classified and find hangers, too.

I don't think there's much difference in the front hangers in the different series but I could be wrong.

1972K20 · 11-01-2014, 12:59 AM

I've been looking at Diy4x and there stuff looks great, but there kit is for running 52" springs up front. I don't know much about putting 52" up front, so I'm hesitant about getting that kit.

andrewmp6 · 11-01-2014, 03:03 AM

52 inch springs are longer then the stock front springs.People use them in the front because they flex more then the stock ones.Which is great off road but on like a daily driver i would think hard about the swap.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 11-01-2014, 04:19 PM

Also the 52 inch springs usually mean a 4 inch lift. I wouldn't mind a softer ride, but I can not deal with that much lift.

10-31-2014, 11:39 PM	#1
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Question about 4wd spring hangers for those that have converted from 2wd Hey guys, is there any difference in size/strength in the front spring hangers for the different series trucks? Also, will front spring hangers from 73-87 work on 67-72 trucks? The reason I ask is LMC (yes, I know LMC's reputation) sells these, and I have a 1970 C30 I'm planning on a 4x4 conversion. My fear is that hangers from the 1/2 or 3/4 tons may not be as strong as what may have come on K30s in the later years. Here are some links: http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=160 http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=47

11-01-2014, 12:54 AM	#2
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Question about 4wd spring hangers for those that have converted from 2wd Go to Diy4x for spring hangers...you won't be sorry. ORD is good too. Also, you could go to our parts classified and find hangers, too. I don't think there's much difference in the front hangers in the different series but I could be wrong. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

11-01-2014, 12:59 AM	#3
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: Question about 4wd spring hangers for those that have converted from 2wd I've been looking at Diy4x and there stuff looks great, but there kit is for running 52" springs up front. I don't know much about putting 52" up front, so I'm hesitant about getting that kit.

11-01-2014, 03:03 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Question about 4wd spring hangers for those that have converted from 2wd 52 inch springs are longer then the stock front springs.People use them in the front because they flex more then the stock ones.Which is great off road but on like a daily driver i would think hard about the swap.

11-01-2014, 04:19 PM	#5
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: Question about 4wd spring hangers for those that have converted from 2wd Also the 52 inch springs usually mean a 4 inch lift. I wouldn't mind a softer ride, but I can not deal with that much lift.



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