Coil springs to raise ride height

[A1971Blazer]

Originally Posted by saxart

Here are a couple of thoughts that may help:

1) I've seen guys replace our stock springs with take off springs from a Jeep Wrangler (TJ) as a way to lower the rear of their trucks. I know you don't want to lower your truck, but just stick with me for a moment.

2) There is a cheap way to lift a Jeep TJ which is called a "budget boost". They are spacers that go under the springs to lift the vehicle. I believe they make them in 1" and 2" heights.

If all four of the coil springs on our trucks are the same outside diameter as the Jeep's, these "budget boosts" should work as a way to provide lift for your truck. You may want to do some research to find out if the springs are the same size. If so, this could be an option for you.

Thanks for sharing that information....I appreciate the input

I'm considering the option of using spacers to gain a little...and it looks like I won't need much....

The old tires in the picture are 31 x 10.50...worn down to about 29½".... I only have 2 mounted so I really can't test accurately for rubbing issues.

More than likely I won't use a tire that more than 28"-29" tall anyway

Luckily I'm in the machining business so making some spacers will be easily do-able.

What I think i'll do first is just replace the old springs and see what that does......I'm going to convert the front to power disc brakes at the same