52/56 in springs, lift? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sailed2japan · 10-04-2009, 02:35 AM

For any of you guys running 52's or 56's up front how much lift did you get when you made the swap? I'm sure this is already posted, but I couldn't find it.
Thanks!

3quartertime · 10-04-2009, 02:46 AM

This may help...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350771

sailed2japan · 10-04-2009, 11:50 AM

THANKS!

I feel retarded for not seeing that thread myself. Now the answers bring more questions. Where are you guys pulling springs from? 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton or all depending on year/options? How are you modding the leaf pack, romoving leafs, removing the over load spring? I'm concerned with the weight carrying issue because if this plan comes together my Cummins powered 2wd will become a 4x4. The motor weighs around 1100# fully dressed

Russell · 10-07-2009, 11:43 AM

Before you do a 52/56" spring swap, make sure you consider all the other associated costs involved with making sure everything up front is prepared for the additional flex.

Count on swapping to crossover steering, buying a high angle long slip front CV driveshaft, extra long brake lines, long travel shocks with new upper towers to mount them to.

Also keep in mind that those long springs are far softer than your stock springs, and you will have a bunch of body roll / loss of handling to deal with, not to mention axle wrap issues. If you custom mount the springs and keep the axle in the stock location, then you should be able to re-install your front swaybar to help out a bit with a quick disconnect setup.

I was planning on doing a 56" spring swap up front, but decided that I'd hold off and start buying pieces now while I am still running stock length 4" lift springs. I've got the brake lines, but in the mean time I'm gonna do crossover steering and get a high angle driveshaft, then spend the extra money and build a 4 link setup instead.

sailed2japan · 10-07-2009, 03:40 PM

I thought about running a 4-link w/ bags, but I'm not sure how much work is involved and how hard it would be to get the axle to sit right.

10-04-2009, 02:35 AM	#1
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	52/56 in springs, lift? For any of you guys running 52's or 56's up front how much lift did you get when you made the swap? I'm sure this is already posted, but I couldn't find it. Thanks! __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

10-04-2009, 02:46 AM	#2
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: 52/56 in springs, lift? This may help... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350771 __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

10-04-2009, 11:50 AM	#3
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 52/56 in springs, lift? THANKS! I feel retarded for not seeing that thread myself. Now the answers bring more questions. Where are you guys pulling springs from? 1/2, 3/4, or 1 ton or all depending on year/options? How are you modding the leaf pack, romoving leafs, removing the over load spring? I'm concerned with the weight carrying issue because if this plan comes together my Cummins powered 2wd will become a 4x4. The motor weighs around 1100# fully dressed __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

10-07-2009, 11:43 AM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: 52/56 in springs, lift? Before you do a 52/56" spring swap, make sure you consider all the other associated costs involved with making sure everything up front is prepared for the additional flex. Count on swapping to crossover steering, buying a high angle long slip front CV driveshaft, extra long brake lines, long travel shocks with new upper towers to mount them to. Also keep in mind that those long springs are far softer than your stock springs, and you will have a bunch of body roll / loss of handling to deal with, not to mention axle wrap issues. If you custom mount the springs and keep the axle in the stock location, then you should be able to re-install your front swaybar to help out a bit with a quick disconnect setup. I was planning on doing a 56" spring swap up front, but decided that I'd hold off and start buying pieces now while I am still running stock length 4" lift springs. I've got the brake lines, but in the mean time I'm gonna do crossover steering and get a high angle driveshaft, then spend the extra money and build a 4 link setup instead. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-07-2009, 03:40 PM	#5
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 52/56 in springs, lift? I thought about running a 4-link w/ bags, but I'm not sure how much work is involved and how hard it would be to get the axle to sit right. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR



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