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Kcorey · 01-13-2019, 03:35 PM

Hey guys. Just picked up a 72 cheyenne super k20. I want to put it back to stock ride height. It has 4" lift in it now, anyways my question is what is the best factory replacement suspension parts? Thanks in advance, i think i will need leaf springs front and rear ( rear appears to have block added for the lift, front does not)

**HO455** · 01-13-2019, 03:46 PM

Welcome aboard! If you could post some photos of the suspension folks would be better able to spot what may have been changed.

Kcorey · 01-13-2019, 03:50 PM

i will take some pictures of it. thanks

Kcorey · 01-14-2019, 07:35 AM

Here’s some pics . I think it has blocks in the rear and springs in the front

52napco · 01-14-2019, 07:56 AM

I believe thats a 6 inch lift.

57taskforce · 01-14-2019, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

I believe thats a 6 inch lift.

I agree

Kcorey · 01-14-2019, 03:01 PM

OK who makes the best reproduction factory height Springs?

outfield · 01-14-2019, 07:25 PM

Tuff Country makes a nice 2 inch lift spring. The '72 on the left has these springs. Off Road Design sells them. My 69 is raised about 1 1/2 inches.
I don't know anyone that sells the stock springs...

52napco · 01-14-2019, 09:18 PM

Take the add a leaf and block out of the back and put a set of stock springs on the front..
Shoulda said something I had some I would have given you

**tim71** · 01-14-2019, 09:28 PM

There are a number of companies that sell replacement springs for 67-72 trucks. SDTruck springs sells them. I've researched this as I plan on lowering my K1500 this summer. It has the Tuff Country 2" spring lift and it turned out to high for my taste. Also, Off Road Design sells a zero rate spring that can be added to stock springs that will lift truck 1" and move rear axle back 1" to center it in the wheel well. Attached a picture of my K1500...does that look like a 2" lift?

El Dorado Jim · 01-14-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kcorey

Hey guys. Just picked up a 72 cheyenne super k20. I want to put it back to stock ride height. It has 4" lift in it now, anyways my question is what is the best factory replacement suspension parts? Thanks in advance, i think i will need leaf springs front and rear ( rear appears to have block added for the lift, front does not)

lets see some pics of your K20...I have a 72 Cheyenne K20 and they are my favorite trucks

Kcorey · 01-15-2019, 07:30 AM

I was thinking the same remove the rear block and add a leaf. I should have stayed a little longer down there with ya , me and the girl we’re tired! Haha

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Originally Posted by 52napco

Take the add a leaf and block out of the back and put a set of stock springs on the front..
Shoulda said something I had some I would have given you

**special-K** · 01-15-2019, 10:16 AM

The only factory replacement parts would be factory replacement springs. Any spring shop can build you a set or rebuild used originals, such as re-arching/adding a leaf. I always hang onto my original parts when I modify. Too bad everyone doesn't.

Travisarmenta · 01-15-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kcorey

Hey guys. Just picked up a 72 cheyenne super k20. I want to put it back to stock ride height. It has 4" lift in it now, anyways my question is what is the best factory replacement suspension parts? Thanks in advance, i think i will need leaf springs front and rear ( rear appears to have block added for the lift, front does not)

Let's see some pics.

Kcorey · 01-16-2019, 07:35 AM

Here she is . Just picked her up from 52napco over the weekend .

68panelman · 01-16-2019, 07:57 AM

She's a beauty.

CG · 01-16-2019, 08:29 AM

For myself a six inch lift is a bit much for me. Had a four inch on my last K truck and I ripped out the crotch on a couple pair of jeans trying to hoist myself up into the truck. My trucks with a two inch lift were just right .. Its an excellent look and your jeans should be safe =)

Im curious about the wheels and tires on your truck. Can you tell me what size and brand they are. Same with the wheel ... OEM or aftermarket?

If I had a play only truck your truck as it sits now would be a cool look, just need to get me some stretchy pants

Bones72Super · 01-16-2019, 08:31 AM

WOW!, great score! I wish I would have known he was selling that Super. I'm a little jelly

**jocko** · 01-16-2019, 05:46 PM

Wow, that is a nice one! Ken is GREAT to deal with. Got an interior or SPID pic?

**rharris** · 01-16-2019, 05:50 PM

That is a beautiful truck. I would love to have that.

Kcorey · 01-16-2019, 09:08 PM

Thanks guys . It’s even nicer in person. Now I’m debating on whether putting a original engine in transmission back in it or going modern... it’s so nice and original I’d hate to hack it up.

Bones72Super · 01-16-2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Wow, that is a nice one! Ken is GREAT to deal with. Got an interior or SPID pic?

Here ya go Jocko

Kcorey · 01-16-2019, 09:18 PM

Here

mjjjracing · 01-16-2019, 09:36 PM

Nice truck , If you have a desire to sell that lift kit let me know I would be interested in it , ,some lift manufacturers have quit making kits for the 67/72 trucks

**jocko** · 01-16-2019, 11:36 PM

Thanks for posting the SPID. What a great truck. I'm not normally an any inch lift sorta guy, but WOW that is just about the perfect tire and wheel combo for this truck's lift, looks really nice.

01-13-2019, 03:35 PM	#1
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	1972 cheyenne k20 Hey guys. Just picked up a 72 cheyenne super k20. I want to put it back to stock ride height. It has 4" lift in it now, anyways my question is what is the best factory replacement suspension parts? Thanks in advance, i think i will need leaf springs front and rear ( rear appears to have block added for the lift, front does not)

01-13-2019, 03:46 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,350	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Welcome aboard! If you could post some photos of the suspension folks would be better able to spot what may have been changed. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-13-2019, 03:50 PM	#3
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 i will take some pictures of it. thanks

01-14-2019, 07:35 AM	#4
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Here’s some pics . I think it has blocks in the rear and springs in the front Attached Images

01-14-2019, 07:56 AM	#5
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 I believe thats a 6 inch lift.

01-14-2019, 03:01 PM	#7
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 OK who makes the best reproduction factory height Springs?

01-14-2019, 07:25 PM	#8
outfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 387	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Tuff Country makes a nice 2 inch lift spring. The '72 on the left has these springs. Off Road Design sells them. My 69 is raised about 1 1/2 inches. I don't know anyone that sells the stock springs... Attached Images

01-14-2019, 09:18 PM	#9
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Take the add a leaf and block out of the back and put a set of stock springs on the front.. Shoulda said something I had some I would have given you

01-14-2019, 09:28 PM	#10
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,103	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 There are a number of companies that sell replacement springs for 67-72 trucks. SDTruck springs sells them. I've researched this as I plan on lowering my K1500 this summer. It has the Tuff Country 2" spring lift and it turned out to high for my taste. Also, Off Road Design sells a zero rate spring that can be added to stock springs that will lift truck 1" and move rear axle back 1" to center it in the wheel well. Attached a picture of my K1500...does that look like a 2" lift? Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

01-15-2019, 10:16 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 The only factory replacement parts would be factory replacement springs. Any spring shop can build you a set or rebuild used originals, such as re-arching/adding a leaf. I always hang onto my original parts when I modify. Too bad everyone doesn't. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-16-2019, 07:35 AM	#15
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Here she is . Just picked her up from 52napco over the weekend . Attached Images

01-16-2019, 07:57 AM	#16
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 She's a beauty.

01-16-2019, 08:29 AM	#17
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 For myself a six inch lift is a bit much for me. Had a four inch on my last K truck and I ripped out the crotch on a couple pair of jeans trying to hoist myself up into the truck. My trucks with a two inch lift were just right .. Its an excellent look and your jeans should be safe =) Im curious about the wheels and tires on your truck. Can you tell me what size and brand they are. Same with the wheel ... OEM or aftermarket? If I had a play only truck your truck as it sits now would be a cool look, just need to get me some stretchy pants Attached Images

01-16-2019, 08:31 AM	#18
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 WOW!, great score! I wish I would have known he was selling that Super. I'm a little jelly __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

01-16-2019, 05:46 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Wow, that is a nice one! Ken is GREAT to deal with. Got an interior or SPID pic?



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01-16-2019, 05:50 PM	#20
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 That is a beautiful truck. I would love to have that. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

01-16-2019, 09:08 PM	#21
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Thanks guys . It’s even nicer in person. Now I’m debating on whether putting a original engine in transmission back in it or going modern... it’s so nice and original I’d hate to hack it up.

01-16-2019, 09:18 PM	#23
Kcorey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Madison CT Posts: 64	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Here Attached Images

01-16-2019, 09:36 PM	#24
mjjjracing Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Rye Colorado Posts: 43	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Nice truck , If you have a desire to sell that lift kit let me know I would be interested in it , ,some lift manufacturers have quit making kits for the 67/72 trucks __________________ 39 GMC pickup,70 GMC K1500 short bed 4x4 ,72 K10 short bed step side 4x4 ,71 short bed fleet side , 72 K20 long bed ,74 K10 long bed , 69 C30 dump bed dually, 79 K30 standard cab dually , 02 Dodge 4x4 dually

01-16-2019, 11:36 PM	#25
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 1972 cheyenne k20 Thanks for posting the SPID. What a great truck. I'm not normally an any inch lift sorta guy, but WOW that is just about the perfect tire and wheel combo for this truck's lift, looks really nice.

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