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Cbrown67 · 08-04-2010, 01:18 PM

I am trying ot figure out how big of lift srpings these are
truck has 38's on it truck also has a 3 inch body lift..
these springs look pretty flat to me

82swampthing · 08-05-2010, 07:26 PM

maybe a 4in lift, hard to say those springs look pretty old

Cbrown67 · 08-05-2010, 10:35 PM

thanks man!
where in mass are you?

82swampthing · 08-06-2010, 08:30 AM

south coast by cape cod

Prerunner1982 · 08-06-2010, 09:14 AM

I would agree... 4" looks about it. The stock springs are pretty flat if not bowed up some.

Cbrown67 · 08-06-2010, 09:46 AM

i was thinking the same

LONGHAIR · 08-06-2010, 12:12 PM

I would have to agree. The stock springs bow downward toward the ends and a 4" lift kit usually sits "just above" the springs lookng straight/flat.

Cbrown67 · 08-06-2010, 12:59 PM

so you think 4 inch lift springs and a 3 inch body sounds right to clear 38's

b454rat · 08-06-2010, 06:30 PM

Looks like my 4" springs in my truck. I have 7-8" overall and clear 40s, so you should be OK.

Ratpowerd67 · 08-06-2010, 09:24 PM

without question......4"

Davetopay · 08-06-2010, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82swampthing

south coast by cape cod

Driving to Chatham tomorrow!

Cbrown67 · 08-06-2010, 10:17 PM

dave the closed chatham beach today because sharks chasing selas just a heads up

B45 whata re you running for a lift to equal the total of 7-8"?

Davetopay · 08-06-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cbrown67

dave the closed chatham beach today because sharks chasing selas just a heads up

B45 whata re you running for a lift to equal the total of 7-8"?

The beaches have been getting closed for a while now. No bog deal. We'll be up there for a whole week.

b454rat · 08-06-2010, 10:55 PM

Truck is a 1 ton, frames are 2" taller than a 1/2 or 3/4. Has "custom" spring perches which lifts it some, and has a 1" body lift. It's probly closer to a 6", I have some pics parked next to my old truck, that had 6" lift on it, and the crew sat littler higher cause there was no drivetrain in it.

1985-GMC · 08-07-2010, 11:44 PM

So now im really thinking I got 6" springs instead of 4", Ive been suspicions since I got them but now I really think they are. Ill get some pictures tomorrow to see what yall think.

1985-GMC · 08-08-2010, 11:36 PM

OK now theirs no weight on them and they haven't been broke in yet but what do yall think?

Prerunner1982 · 08-09-2010, 06:40 PM

I would say those do look 6" lift springs.

Got anymore pics of the Jeep over there....

1985-GMC · 08-09-2010, 09:37 PM

Its nothin special just a stock 1980 cj5, inline 6, 4 speed with plenty of rust in the floor and a little bit bigger tires.

bikes&bowties · 08-10-2010, 12:19 AM

1985 gmc, those look like 4 inch springs to me.. its hard to tell in a picture

1985-GMC · 08-10-2010, 01:11 AM

Well their supposed to be, I got them from rough country. Just after seeing those other ones they looked bigger.

rollinhard · 08-13-2010, 08:13 PM

The springs in the top pic r old 4" that have sagged by the look of it. 1985 gmc those look like 4s to me my sixs had more arch then that ill try and find some pics

rollinhard · 08-13-2010, 08:29 PM

heres some reference photos to compare
gues how big the first springs r haha
The orange truck is 4 susp 3 body 37 boggers on rear 36 tsl front
the black is 8 susp 3 body 295 75 16 allterrains

rollinhard · 08-13-2010, 08:32 PM

another hope there good enough to compare to cant find any better

1985-GMC · 08-13-2010, 09:22 PM

OK cool i was hoping they were. All I wanted was 4", 6" would be too much.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-18-2010, 06:27 PM

Yea they both look like 4" to me just the first ones are all worn out and the second set is still new and no weight on them!

08-04-2010, 01:18 PM	#1
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	how big do you think these are? HELP I am trying ot figure out how big of lift srpings these are truck has 38's on it truck also has a 3 inch body lift.. these springs look pretty flat to me

08-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP maybe a 4in lift, hard to say those springs look pretty old __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

08-05-2010, 10:35 PM	#3
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP thanks man! where in mass are you?

08-06-2010, 08:30 AM	#4
82swampthing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: taxachusetts Posts: 138	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP south coast by cape cod __________________ R.I.P gm 1908-1986 1982 chevy k20,350,sm465,np205,10bolt and 14bolt s.f

08-06-2010, 09:14 AM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP I would agree... 4" looks about it. The stock springs are pretty flat if not bowed up some. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-06-2010, 09:46 AM	#6
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP i was thinking the same

08-06-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP so you think 4 inch lift springs and a 3 inch body sounds right to clear 38's

08-06-2010, 06:30 PM	#9
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP Looks like my 4" springs in my truck. I have 7-8" overall and clear 40s, so you should be OK. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

08-06-2010, 09:24 PM	#10
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP without question......4"

08-06-2010, 10:17 PM	#12
Cbrown67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MASS Posts: 178	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP dave the closed chatham beach today because sharks chasing selas just a heads up B45 whata re you running for a lift to equal the total of 7-8"?

08-06-2010, 10:55 PM	#14
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP Truck is a 1 ton, frames are 2" taller than a 1/2 or 3/4. Has "custom" spring perches which lifts it some, and has a 1" body lift. It's probly closer to a 6", I have some pics parked next to my old truck, that had 6" lift on it, and the crew sat littler higher cause there was no drivetrain in it. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

08-07-2010, 11:44 PM	#15
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP So now im really thinking I got 6" springs instead of 4", Ive been suspicions since I got them but now I really think they are. Ill get some pictures tomorrow to see what yall think. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-08-2010, 11:36 PM	#16
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP OK now theirs no weight on them and they haven't been broke in yet but what do yall think? Attached Images __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-09-2010, 06:40 PM	#17
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP I would say those do look 6" lift springs. Got anymore pics of the Jeep over there.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

08-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#18
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP Its nothin special just a stock 1980 cj5, inline 6, 4 speed with plenty of rust in the floor and a little bit bigger tires. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)



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08-10-2010, 12:19 AM	#19
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP 1985 gmc, those look like 4 inch springs to me.. its hard to tell in a picture

08-10-2010, 01:11 AM	#20
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP Well their supposed to be, I got them from rough country. Just after seeing those other ones they looked bigger. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-13-2010, 08:13 PM	#21
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP The springs in the top pic r old 4" that have sagged by the look of it. 1985 gmc those look like 4s to me my sixs had more arch then that ill try and find some pics __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe

08-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#22
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP heres some reference photos to compare gues how big the first springs r haha The orange truck is 4 susp 3 body 37 boggers on rear 36 tsl front the black is 8 susp 3 body 295 75 16 allterrains Attached Images __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe Last edited by rollinhard; 08-13-2010 at 08:37 PM.

08-13-2010, 08:32 PM	#23
rollinhard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: British Columbia Posts: 192	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP another hope there good enough to compare to cant find any better Attached Images __________________ If you can't impress them with your inteligence, dazzle'm with your stupidity 1969 GMC lwb 2wheel drive can you say big stroker motor to come hehe Last edited by rollinhard; 08-13-2010 at 08:36 PM.

08-13-2010, 09:22 PM	#24
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP OK cool i was hoping they were. All I wanted was 4", 6" would be too much. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-18-2010, 06:27 PM	#25
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: how big do you think these are? HELP Yea they both look like 4" to me just the first ones are all worn out and the second set is still new and no weight on them! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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