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azsmokey · 02-05-2008, 05:08 AM

What can I do to my 72 K10 to get rid of the front and rear leafs? The ride is horrible and we are looking for options. We still want a lift but not a leaf lift. What else is there that we can bolt in? Coil-overs? Trailing arms? 4link? I cant find any alternatives online that are for the 4WD. Any ideas are appreciated!!

mothertrucker424 · 02-05-2008, 08:54 PM

im no expert but try a 2wd rear set up or get ideas from that

azsmokey · 02-06-2008, 12:36 AM

So... will trailing arms and coilovers work on the 4WD? How about a 4 link?

cobinder · 02-06-2008, 03:51 AM

Did you ask in the suspension forum?

Sir Fisher · 02-06-2008, 08:02 AM

i would like to know too... ttt

*1tonswb* · 02-06-2008, 11:49 AM

I would have to say that would depend on how much money you want to spend. Anything is possible for the right amount.

Musclerodz · 02-06-2008, 12:20 PM

I have seriously thought about Fab-Tech new Jeep kit and modifying it to work, but your talking about $6K-$10K for the kit and installation.

Mike

msgross · 02-06-2008, 12:24 PM

there is a guy on here doing 4 link with airbags but it requires a LOT of fabrication.... get bouncier tires!

**Zoomad75** · 02-13-2008, 09:22 AM

Link suspension with coils or coil-overs. That's lots of dough for the conversion. Last I heard, ORD has kit in the works to do this up front, not sure on the rear.

If you want better ride without the expense of moving to a link/coil setup, spend the money on good quality leafs. Deaver being the best. Deaver springs are much softer due to the high # of thin leafs they use to build the packs. They are soft and flex like mad. They will taylor make a set of springs for you.

The other option if you choose to stay with leafs, but arent afraid of some fab work is to move to longer springs. By using a longer spring up front (52'ers from the rear of 73-87's are the norm), you'll get softer action for a similar amount of lift as stock length lifted springs. This would require addtional mods like cross-over steering to facilitate the change in springs.

'71c204x4454 · 02-13-2008, 11:47 AM

Here is a coil over for '73-91. You might give them a call to see if you can get it to fit a '72. I think I saw the price at $4600. http://www.offroadltd.com/products.htm and click on Coil over conversions.

Mudder · 02-13-2008, 01:14 PM

I asked about price doing 4link and coil overs front and rear for my truck from a guy, think he is in Ohio. He does great work for show quality trucks and it was going to run over 15,000 for my truck. That is having everything powder coated or chromed.

02-05-2008, 05:08 AM	#1
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	4WD suspension options... What can I do to my 72 K10 to get rid of the front and rear leafs? The ride is horrible and we are looking for options. We still want a lift but not a leaf lift. What else is there that we can bolt in? Coil-overs? Trailing arms? 4link? I cant find any alternatives online that are for the 4WD. Any ideas are appreciated!!

02-05-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: 4WD suspension options... im no expert but try a 2wd rear set up or get ideas from that __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- 1972 K10 4"lift 33"tires (soon to be bigger and better) 2000 silverado 1500 2wd 2"coil spacers3" BL 285/75/16's

02-06-2008, 12:36 AM	#3
azsmokey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 156	Re: 4WD suspension options... So... will trailing arms and coilovers work on the 4WD? How about a 4 link?

02-06-2008, 03:51 AM	#4
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: 4WD suspension options... Did you ask in the suspension forum? __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

02-06-2008, 08:02 AM	#5
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: 4WD suspension options... i would like to know too... ttt __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

02-06-2008, 11:49 AM	#6
1tonswb Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 300	Re: 4WD suspension options... I would have to say that would depend on how much money you want to spend. Anything is possible for the right amount.

02-06-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: 4WD suspension options... I have seriously thought about Fab-Tech new Jeep kit and modifying it to work, but your talking about $6K-$10K for the kit and installation. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

02-06-2008, 12:24 PM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 4WD suspension options... there is a guy on here doing 4 link with airbags but it requires a LOT of fabrication.... get bouncier tires! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-13-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: 4WD suspension options... Link suspension with coils or coil-overs. That's lots of dough for the conversion. Last I heard, ORD has kit in the works to do this up front, not sure on the rear. If you want better ride without the expense of moving to a link/coil setup, spend the money on good quality leafs. Deaver being the best. Deaver springs are much softer due to the high # of thin leafs they use to build the packs. They are soft and flex like mad. They will taylor make a set of springs for you. The other option if you choose to stay with leafs, but arent afraid of some fab work is to move to longer springs. By using a longer spring up front (52'ers from the rear of 73-87's are the norm), you'll get softer action for a similar amount of lift as stock length lifted springs. This would require addtional mods like cross-over steering to facilitate the change in springs. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

02-13-2008, 11:47 AM	#10
'71c204x4454 '71k204x4454 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hood River Or. Posts: 137	Re: 4WD suspension options... Here is a coil over for '73-91. You might give them a call to see if you can get it to fit a '72. I think I saw the price at $4600. http://www.offroadltd.com/products.htm and click on Coil over conversions. __________________ 1971 K20 4x4 1964 buick skylark convertible

02-13-2008, 01:14 PM	#11
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 4WD suspension options... I asked about price doing 4link and coil overs front and rear for my truck from a guy, think he is in Ohio. He does great work for show quality trucks and it was going to run over 15,000 for my truck. That is having everything powder coated or chromed.



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