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blazin · 02-25-2010, 06:33 PM

i have a 72 blazer with a 6 inch lift.. blocks in the back. i wanted to get the same spings for the rear (skyjacker) but i found a local guy that can get me a brand new pair of procomp for $400..skyjackers are 800. my question is .. is procomp springs any good? or should i just shell out the 800 for skyjackers? thanx guys

Leviticus · 02-25-2010, 06:48 PM

ProComp Makes a quality product from my experiences with my new trucks. I wouldn't hesitate a second to put their products in my rig. And $400 off, makes it an even easier decision lol.

blazin · 02-25-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Leviticus

ProComp Makes a quality product from my experiences with my new trucks. I wouldn't hesitate a second to put their products in my rig. And $400 off, makes it an even easier decision lol.

i just want to get a little input before i deside.. im not cheap but thats a deal.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-25-2010, 09:34 PM

I have procomps on my toyota and they are junk.... They sag and I am generally not happy with them...

blazin · 02-25-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I have procomps on my toyota and they are junk.... They sag and I am generally not happy with them...

how long have they been on your rig?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-26-2010, 10:41 AM

About 4 years but they started saggin after 2.

blazin · 02-26-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

About 4 years but they started saggin after 2.

how much sag are we talking? that sucks.. i dont want to put springs in that sag within a few years.

msgross · 02-26-2010, 10:58 AM

a rear shackle flip is another idea.. diy4x.com or ORD sell them.

moved to 4x4 area for more visibility

70 beast · 02-26-2010, 12:43 PM

definitely check out the shackle flip.

a better route to go for sure. you can use your existing springs, keep your lift (may need to use a longer shackle or a smaller lift spring) and net better travel numbers all for under $400 easy.

i have 6" springs in back and am gathering parts to do a shackle flip and frankenstein 56" pack.

Mudder · 02-26-2010, 01:13 PM

I wouldn't go the $800 route.

70 beast · 02-26-2010, 02:58 PM

id have to agree with mudder, $800 seem way to much. there are so many cheaper routes.

i got my 6" lift springs for $360

blazin · 02-26-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 beast

id have to agree with mudder, $800 seem way to much. there are so many cheaper routes.

i got my 6" lift springs for $360

not here in canada.. every price ive gotten is 790 and up.

70 beast · 02-26-2010, 06:29 PM

ohhhh. Canada...that makes sense. well...there's always the shackle flip

blazin · 02-26-2010, 06:35 PM

does anyone have a picture of a shackle flip?

blazin · 02-26-2010, 06:36 PM

is there any down sides to doing a shackle flip?

70 beast · 02-27-2010, 12:32 AM

heres a shackle flip that a buddy of mine made using a stock rear hanger
its the same idea as far as flipping the shackle position

71biggreenk10 · 03-03-2010, 01:06 PM

I did a shackle flip this past weekend, and other than making a SH*T ton of noise, everything went fairly smoothly. I used the 4" kit from ORD, and the 1" Zero Rate Add-a-Leaf "block" they have and got just about the right amount of lift I was looking for. my goal was to get rid of the 6" block too. The only part that I would recommend is to also buy a longer shackle from either ORD or DIY4X, to pick up that last inch of lift. something of mention though, if you went with a 6" leaf spring lift in the back, your springs would be rather arched to obtain that lift, and a higher arched spring would cause a harsher ride. with the shackle flip, my ride is actually better than with the blocks.

02-25-2010, 06:33 PM	#1
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	rear spring question. please share your thoughts i have a 72 blazer with a 6 inch lift.. blocks in the back. i wanted to get the same spings for the rear (skyjacker) but i found a local guy that can get me a brand new pair of procomp for $400..skyjackers are 800. my question is .. is procomp springs any good? or should i just shell out the 800 for skyjackers? thanx guys

02-25-2010, 06:48 PM	#2
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts ProComp Makes a quality product from my experiences with my new trucks. I wouldn't hesitate a second to put their products in my rig. And $400 off, makes it an even easier decision lol. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

02-25-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts I have procomps on my toyota and they are junk.... They sag and I am generally not happy with them... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-26-2010, 10:41 AM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts About 4 years but they started saggin after 2. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-26-2010, 10:58 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts a rear shackle flip is another idea.. diy4x.com or ORD sell them. moved to 4x4 area for more visibility __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 02-26-2010 at 11:00 AM.

02-26-2010, 12:43 PM	#9
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts definitely check out the shackle flip. a better route to go for sure. you can use your existing springs, keep your lift (may need to use a longer shackle or a smaller lift spring) and net better travel numbers all for under $400 easy. i have 6" springs in back and am gathering parts to do a shackle flip and frankenstein 56" pack. __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536 Last edited by 70 beast; 02-26-2010 at 02:57 PM.

02-26-2010, 01:13 PM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts I wouldn't go the $800 route.

02-26-2010, 02:58 PM	#11
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts id have to agree with mudder, $800 seem way to much. there are so many cheaper routes. i got my 6" lift springs for $360 __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

02-26-2010, 06:29 PM	#13
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts ohhhh. Canada...that makes sense. well...there's always the shackle flip __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

02-26-2010, 06:35 PM	#14
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts does anyone have a picture of a shackle flip?

02-26-2010, 06:36 PM	#15
blazin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 496	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts is there any down sides to doing a shackle flip?

02-27-2010, 12:32 AM	#16
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts heres a shackle flip that a buddy of mine made using a stock rear hanger its the same idea as far as flipping the shackle position __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

03-03-2010, 01:06 PM	#17
71biggreenk10 406 SB 700R4 NP205 Twin Stick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lexington Park Maryland Posts: 43	Re: rear spring question. please share your thoughts I did a shackle flip this past weekend, and other than making a SH*T ton of noise, everything went fairly smoothly. I used the 4" kit from ORD, and the 1" Zero Rate Add-a-Leaf "block" they have and got just about the right amount of lift I was looking for. my goal was to get rid of the 6" block too. The only part that I would recommend is to also buy a longer shackle from either ORD or DIY4X, to pick up that last inch of lift. something of mention though, if you went with a 6" leaf spring lift in the back, your springs would be rather arched to obtain that lift, and a higher arched spring would cause a harsher ride. with the shackle flip, my ride is actually better than with the blocks.



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