1968 Lift Kit

[68C20]

Well evidently I have been the victim of wrong parts once again. My rear leaf springs are 52 inches but the center pin is offset. I am trying to achieve a 6 inch lift and run 37x13.50 Toyo Mud Terrain tires. I am willing to replace the entire suspension if need be. I would like to know what have you done to get the lift you want and whose kit did you use or did you have to make something work? I am going to be running the factory K10 running gear.

[68C20]

Now correct me if I am wrong but you measure the springs eye to eye and not through the curve of the main spring. I have measured from eye to eye and got the 52 inches on the rear springs.

[wwj75c30]

http://www.ntwonline.com/Skyjacker-S...-o-Shocks.html
maybe thatll helpp? but its a 8"

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Springs are measured when they are flat, so you have to measure along the curve. From the spring eye to the center bolt. So a 52" spring can be 24/28 or 26/26 etc.
Usually the small dimension goes forward on uneven springs.

[68C20]

Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

Springs are measured when they are flat, so you have to measure along the curve. From the spring eye to the center bolt. So a 52" spring can be 24/28 or 26/26 etc.
Usually the small dimension goes forward on uneven springs.

I measured the springs as if they where flat. The springs measure 32/27. Now this makes them 59 inches overall. I have finally figured out that the springs are from ProComp and are listed as 56 inch springs. Is it possible to use these springs with some different hangers or do I need to purchase some correct length 52 inch springs? This truck is currently undergoing a full frame off redo and it probably will not see any serious off road use. It will be used off road just not as a rock crawler or trailblazer.

[SunSoaked]

Originally Posted by 68C20

I measured the springs as if they where flat. The springs measure 32/27. Now this makes them 59 inches overall. I have finally figured out that the springs are from ProComp and are listed as 56 inch springs. Is it possible to use these springs with some different hangers or do I need to purchase some correct length 52 inch springs? This truck is currently undergoing a full frame off redo and it probably will not see any serious off road use. It will be used off road just not as a rock crawler or trailblazer.

Pretty sure springs are measured from eye to eye, in a straight line (not along the leaves). I measured my K10 (52 in) and M1008 (56 in) this way.

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Originally Posted by SunSoaked

Pretty sure springs are measured from eye to eye, in a straight line (not along the leaves). I measured my K10 (52 in) and M1008 (56 in) this way.

Worn out springs would measure different than brand new springs if you measured eye to eye. To get a accurate measurement they have to be measured along the arch to the center bolt. Go to the General Spring web site and take a look.

[68C20]

Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

Worn out springs would measure different than brand new springs if you measured eye to eye. To get a accurate measurement they have to be measured along the arch to the center bolt. Go to the General Spring web site and take a look.

My springs are brand new. When I figured out who manufactured the springs, the part number said that these springs are 56 inches. No matter how I measure these springs i do not come up with 56. Eye to eye measures 52 and down through the arch following the mainspring is 59. I think my major issue is the fact that the centerbolt is offset and is causing my axle to sit too far forward. When I flip the spring around the axle is pointed at the ground and now sits way too far to the rear. I am thinking that it is time to start over on this lift kit.

[OLDCHEV4X4]

Sounds like you need the center bolt in the center.
26 x 26 = 52" spring.
I have bought lift kit springs from Tuff Country with no problems. I would use them again.

A lift spring would measure longer than 52" because of the lift. So thats probley why you got 59" insted of 52".

[68C20]

Originally Posted by OLDCHEV4X4

Sounds like you need the center bolt in the center.
26 x 26 = 52" spring.
I have bought lift kit springs from Tuff Country with no problems. I would use them again.

A lift spring would measure longer than 52" because of the lift. So thats probley why you got 59" insted of 52".

Looks like Tuff Country is the way to go. I will definitely look into them. Thanks