64 K10 2" spring lift; issues? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**_mg** · 03-23-2015, 12:36 PM

Thinking about new springs all around to a stock truck, what items are affected with a 2" leaf spring lift (for example Eaton Springs)? Do I have to worry about driveshaft lengths, pitman offsets, steering, pinion angles, etc.? Thanks.

**argonaut** · 03-23-2015, 01:23 PM

With only a 2" lift on a long bed pickup you won't need to worry about driveshaft lengths. Are you running the original t221 divorced transfer case?
Pinion angles shouldn't really change at all. You will need to adjust your drag link just a little but to lengthen it to recenter your steering wheel.

Ate you planning to have custom springs made? The aftermarket doesn't make lift springs for anything older than a 71.

**_mg** · 03-23-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by argonaut

With only a 2" lift on a long bed pickup you won't need to worry about driveshaft lengths. Are you running the original t221 divorced transfer case?
Pinion angles shouldn't really change at all. You will need to adjust your drag link just a little but to lengthen it to recenter your steering wheel.

Ate you planning to have custom springs made? The aftermarket doesn't make lift springs for anything older than a 71.

Yes, divorced T221. Eaton Springs in Detroit here offers a 2" lift for a 1964 K10. A little expensive but I can go pick them up, no shipping.

Thanks for the info!

**argonaut** · 03-23-2015, 02:50 PM

Awesome! These k10s already sit pretty high in stock form so a little 2" bump up should be plenty. Lets see more before and after pics!

03-23-2015, 12:36 PM	#1
_mg Active Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southeast MI Posts: 188	64 K10 2" spring lift; issues? Thinking about new springs all around to a stock truck, what items are affected with a 2" leaf spring lift (for example Eaton Springs)? Do I have to worry about driveshaft lengths, pitman offsets, steering, pinion angles, etc.? Thanks. Attached Images

03-23-2015, 01:23 PM	#2
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 64 K10 2" spring lift; issues? With only a 2" lift on a long bed pickup you won't need to worry about driveshaft lengths. Are you running the original t221 divorced transfer case? Pinion angles shouldn't really change at all. You will need to adjust your drag link just a little but to lengthen it to recenter your steering wheel. Ate you planning to have custom springs made? The aftermarket doesn't make lift springs for anything older than a 71. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

03-23-2015, 02:50 PM	#4
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 64 K10 2" spring lift; issues? Awesome! These k10s already sit pretty high in stock form so a little 2" bump up should be plenty. Lets see more before and after pics! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!



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