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Brently · 08-27-2004, 09:50 AM

I want to raise the front end of my 71 swb about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to sit it level. I have went the route of trying to put coil spacers in there but no luck. I have tried the screw in kind and the rubber spacers and still no luck. What about putting a pad above or below the entire coil? has anyone ever raised there front end before? thanks, Brent

sactoC10 · 08-27-2004, 10:27 AM

I've never raised one of these trucks, but DAYSTAR makes upper and lower spacers for coil springs that work very well. I believe that they manufacture them in 1/2" increments. Here is a link to one of the 4x4 suppliers that sells them.

http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...spring+spacers

Bill72BB · 08-27-2004, 10:40 AM

You might look into 3/4 ton front springs .

69 Short Fleet · 08-27-2004, 01:28 PM

I did by accident, I installed a 1 1/4" swaybar on the front and it raised the front end @ 1" (LOL) but I'm not complaining, Doug

badpeanut · 08-27-2004, 01:31 PM

I don't think 3/4-ton front springs will do anything for the ride height, but if it is a small block truck putting in big block front springs will.

hanssolo · 08-28-2004, 01:26 AM

Coil-over shocks will raise it about 1" to 1 1/2". Find at most auto part stores.

Tx Firefighter · 08-28-2004, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hanssolo

Coil-over shocks will raise it about 1" to 1 1/2". Find at most auto part stores.

That would scare me on the front end. The upper shock mounts on these trucks are notorious for getting loose and wallowing out the frame anyway, I fear that the coil over shocks would be too much for the upper mount studs. Problems would ensue.

08-27-2004, 09:50 AM	#1
Brently Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chattanooga Posts: 151	Raising the front end of my 71 1/2 ton I want to raise the front end of my 71 swb about 1 1/2 to 2 inches to sit it level. I have went the route of trying to put coil spacers in there but no luck. I have tried the screw in kind and the rubber spacers and still no luck. What about putting a pad above or below the entire coil? has anyone ever raised there front end before? thanks, Brent

08-27-2004, 10:27 AM	#2
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	I've never raised one of these trucks, but DAYSTAR makes upper and lower spacers for coil springs that work very well. I believe that they manufacture them in 1/2" increments. Here is a link to one of the 4x4 suppliers that sells them. http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?...spring+spacers __________________ 5/4 drop LWB wood bed - 15x8 front 235/60 - 15x10 rear 295/50 2003 FORD Escape 1998 Honda VTR1000

08-27-2004, 10:40 AM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	You might look into 3/4 ton front springs . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-28-2004, 01:26 AM	#6
hanssolo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: central Ill. USA Posts: 447	Coil-over shocks will raise it about 1" to 1 1/2". Find at most auto part stores. __________________ 69 C10 longbed: 357c.i. /TH400/3.73s/AC/ beige primer/saving $ for paint ______________________________

08-27-2004, 01:28 PM	#4
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I did by accident, I installed a 1 1/4" swaybar on the front and it raised the front end @ 1" (LOL) but I'm not complaining, Doug

08-27-2004, 01:31 PM	#5
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	I don't think 3/4-ton front springs will do anything for the ride height, but if it is a small block truck putting in big block front springs will.



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