Raise my rear end suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Drumnut · 10-05-2018, 05:14 PM

Looking for some help with raising the rear end of my 72. Don’t want new springs, just some spacers for top or bottom of spring? Truck pic is desired result which is jacked up 1.5”.

**RodnRudy** · 10-05-2018, 06:59 PM

It looks as if you have a 1" ? lowering block under the rear pad that the u bolt anchors the rear end. Remove that block and that will raise your truck the amount the lowering block is eg block is 1" truck will raise 1".

PepperTreeGarage · 10-05-2018, 07:00 PM

Remove the "Lowering Block" and the truck will go up the amount of the thickness of the block. Or install helper bags to have adjustability.
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-Leaf-Springs/

Drumnut · 10-05-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RodnRudy

It looks as if you have a 1" ? lowering block under the rear pad that the u bolt anchors the rear end. Remove that block and that will raise your truck the amount the lowering block is eg block is 1" truck will raise 1".

Awesome......thanks!

Drumnut · 10-05-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Remove the "Lowering Block" and the truck will go up the amount of the thickness of the block. Or install helper bags to have adjustability.
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-Leaf-Springs/

Easy fix.....thanks!

PepperTreeGarage · 10-05-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumnut

Easy fix.....thanks!

Your Welcome. Did you buy the truck set up/built by some one else?

Drumnut · 10-05-2018, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

Your Welcome. Did you buy the truck set up/built by some one else?

Yes, only had it 4 months now....lots to learn.

PepperTreeGarage · 10-05-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumnut

Yes, only had it 4 months now....lots to learn.

Nice. Now please don't take this wrong. As I look at the pic you posted I got concerned about the welds on your C-Notch. I'd like to suggest that you have a certified welder look at them. As "pop corn" as they look, there may not be enough penetration there to make them safe in the long run. The second pic is the CPP C-Notch that I'm installing on my '72 C20. As you can see, there is a lot of difference and quality between the two.

10-05-2018, 05:14 PM	#1
Drumnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 4	Raise my rear end suggestions Looking for some help with raising the rear end of my 72. Don’t want new springs, just some spacers for top or bottom of spring? Truck pic is desired result which is jacked up 1.5”. Attached Images Last edited by Drumnut; 10-05-2018 at 05:27 PM.

10-05-2018, 06:59 PM	#2
RodnRudy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Palestine In Posts: 932	Re: Raise my rear end suggestions It looks as if you have a 1" ? lowering block under the rear pad that the u bolt anchors the rear end. Remove that block and that will raise your truck the amount the lowering block is eg block is 1" truck will raise 1". __________________ Phil "Money is only a tool to create and achieve what you want most in life" PayPal: rodnrudy@comcast.net

10-05-2018, 07:00 PM	#3
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: Raise my rear end suggestions Remove the "Lowering Block" and the truck will go up the amount of the thickness of the block. Or install helper bags to have adjustability. https://www.performanceonline.com/19...-Leaf-Springs/ Attached Images



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