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8t5Silverado · 06-07-2004, 01:40 PM

I think this has been discussed before.

I am considering lifting the front of a 2wd to sit level with the rear (heavy duty springs) and fit 32's without rubbing.

I have spoken with Prerunner82 and he said that a front coil spring spacer 3/4" thick will raise the front of the truck approximately 2 to 3".

Has anyone done this? Where can I get these? I will look on ebay.

Also, anyone simply installed longer coil springs? If so, which ones?

Thanks for your help.

8t5Silverado · 06-07-2004, 01:50 PM

OK, I found some 2" extended coils from Rough Country Suspension for $125.

Can I get something similar locally (that is hopefully less expensive)?

Maybe 3/4 ton springs or something...or are they the same length, with a higher rate?

**Captkaos** · 06-07-2004, 02:44 PM

3/4T springs are taller and have higher rate. I believe someone here put them in theirs.

Prerunner1982 · 06-07-2004, 02:46 PM

here talk to this guy, i have helped him out as well in his search...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=106508

1980 Chevy · 06-07-2004, 02:48 PM

My 80 Silverado sat low up front because it had stock coil springs for a small block. The weight of my 454 was too much for them. I ordered stock heavy duty coil springs..now it sits nice and level.

8t5Silverado · 06-07-2004, 06:06 PM

My build sheet shows heavy duty springs in the front and rear to begin with...I want to go higher possibly.

TIMSPEED · 06-07-2004, 08:22 PM

I'm not sure whether I have HD springs or not (doesn't say on my RPO sheet) but I WAS able to fit 32x11½ 15's with ease. Here's a pic of them on my truck:

Grim Reaper · 06-08-2004, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

I'm not sure whether I have HD springs or not (doesn't say on my RPO sheet) but I WAS able to fit 32x11½ 15's with ease. Here's a pic of them on my truck:

What brand? Some brands will run different true hights. Offset allso effects. One of the CK5 guys was running 35's with a 2 inch lift and fiberglass front fenders.

Prerunner1982 · 06-08-2004, 10:42 AM

Grim if you are talking about Michael Parker, i believe he had removed the lift and was just running 'glass fenders. I could be wrong, but look at the top pic (when it is white and not blue) then at the 2nd pic of when he sold it

He was running the 3/4" spacer on the front end.

http://www.mkparker.com/goose/

Grim Reaper · 06-08-2004, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Grim if you are talking about Michael Parker, i believe he had removed the lift and was just running 'glass fenders. I could be wrong, but look at the top pic (when it is white and not blue) then at the 2nd pic of when he sold it

He was running the 3/4" spacer on the front end.

http://www.mkparker.com/goose/

Ohh Yeah I rmeber him saying something about he removed the lift to improve the ride.

Should I Pre run my 75?

Prerunner1982 · 06-08-2004, 12:27 PM

yeah grim go for it. But then some people might think you are trying to make up for getting rid (or trying to) of dollar....

79BIG10 · 06-08-2004, 12:43 PM

I want that look of that blue truck!!! My front end is sitting too low. When I rebuild the front end I'll make sure to get some springs like that.

Grim Reaper · 06-08-2004, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 79BIG10

I want that look of that blue truck!!! My front end is sitting too low. When I rebuild the front end I'll make sure to get some springs like that.

Understand that it is goign to make it ride rough. If you want to really lift it go with a set of 3/4 ton for a 454 truck.

I like a firm ride but my 88 454 Burb is on the verge of harsh. It rides good with about 700lb of tounge weight and the WD bars on it.

79BIG10 · 06-08-2004, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

Understand that it is goign to make it ride rough. If you want to really lift it go with a set of 3/4 ton for a 454 truck.

I like a firm ride but my 88 454 Burb is on the verge of harsh. It rides good with about 700lb of tounge weight and the WD bars on it.

Aren't big trucks suppose to ride rough? LOL!! I like a rough ride actually in my truck. That way I know I can feel what I'm driving over

8t5Silverado · 06-08-2004, 06:03 PM

So, do you guys think a small spacer with new 1/2 ton springs is a better way to lift it than using BB springs?

I have seen the 3" lift springs from Rough Country on ebay, but I think they might cause more problems with alignment and balljoints than I want to deal with...don't know yet.

bagged78 · 06-08-2004, 07:10 PM

I uaed a set of coils out of a 1ton non dually crew cab, with a 454..
Gave it arround a 2 1/2 or more, never put any bigger tires on it but would have fit 32's easy as pie!!! The guy that bought the truck dropped it back down and would probly sell the coils..
Here is a pic..

8t5Silverado · 06-09-2004, 09:27 AM

I'll have to try and find a set of those...thanks for the pic Bagged.

06-07-2004, 01:40 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Lifting a 2wd I think this has been discussed before. I am considering lifting the front of a 2wd to sit level with the rear (heavy duty springs) and fit 32's without rubbing. I have spoken with Prerunner82 and he said that a front coil spring spacer 3/4" thick will raise the front of the truck approximately 2 to 3". Has anyone done this? Where can I get these? I will look on ebay. Also, anyone simply installed longer coil springs? If so, which ones? Thanks for your help. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-07-2004, 01:50 PM	#2
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	OK, I found some 2" extended coils from Rough Country Suspension for $125. Can I get something similar locally (that is hopefully less expensive)? Maybe 3/4 ton springs or something...or are they the same length, with a higher rate? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-07-2004, 02:44 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	3/4T springs are taller and have higher rate. I believe someone here put them in theirs. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-07-2004, 06:06 PM	#6
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	My build sheet shows heavy duty springs in the front and rear to begin with...I want to go higher possibly. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-07-2004, 08:22 PM	#7
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I'm not sure whether I have HD springs or not (doesn't say on my RPO sheet) but I WAS able to fit 32x11½ 15's with ease. Here's a pic of them on my truck: Attached Images __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-07-2004, 02:46 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	here talk to this guy, i have helped him out as well in his search... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=106508

06-07-2004, 02:48 PM	#5
1980 Chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Burleson, Texas Posts: 55	My 80 Silverado sat low up front because it had stock coil springs for a small block. The weight of my 454 was too much for them. I ordered stock heavy duty coil springs..now it sits nice and level.

06-08-2004, 10:42 AM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Grim if you are talking about Michael Parker, i believe he had removed the lift and was just running 'glass fenders. I could be wrong, but look at the top pic (when it is white and not blue) then at the 2nd pic of when he sold it He was running the 3/4" spacer on the front end. http://www.mkparker.com/goose/

06-08-2004, 12:27 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	yeah grim go for it. But then some people might think you are trying to make up for getting rid (or trying to) of dollar....

06-08-2004, 12:43 PM	#12
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I want that look of that blue truck!!! My front end is sitting too low. When I rebuild the front end I'll make sure to get some springs like that. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-08-2004, 06:03 PM	#15
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	So, do you guys think a small spacer with new 1/2 ton springs is a better way to lift it than using BB springs? I have seen the 3" lift springs from Rough Country on ebay, but I think they might cause more problems with alignment and balljoints than I want to deal with...don't know yet. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-08-2004, 07:10 PM	#16
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	I uaed a set of coils out of a 1ton non dually crew cab, with a 454.. Gave it arround a 2 1/2 or more, never put any bigger tires on it but would have fit 32's easy as pie!!! The guy that bought the truck dropped it back down and would probly sell the coils.. Here is a pic.. Attached Images __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

06-09-2004, 09:27 AM	#17
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I'll have to try and find a set of those...thanks for the pic Bagged. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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