4'' Lift Swap

['86erfixer]

I've found someone who's parting out a 78 swb 1/2 ton chevy. It has a 4'' pro comp lift on it with front springs and rear blocks. Also has 2-4'' drop down for steering (?). Heard of that, but haven't lifted a truck before. Figure I'll find out soon enough. My question is, has anyone swapped lifts from an older chevy before and had any problems? Figure I might have to buy some longer brake lines, but anything else you think I'll have a problem with? Any input is helpful. Whether you've done it and it went smooth or a pain in the ass. Just let me know. Thanks yall.

Guess I should have said I'm putting it on my stock 86 Blazer.

 

[dfl701]

i put used springs on mine. your going to need ubolts also. i would do a shackle flip in the back and ditch the blocks though. how much is he wanting for the lift

 

['86erfixer]

He's asking $150 for all the parts or cheaper if I don't want everything. He says he has the ubolts, shocks, springs, & some sort of drop steering arm. Is there really that much of a notable difference between blocks & a flipped shackle? I really like what Kurt at diy4x does but that's another $150 for the rear. Figure I'll go with the blocks & if I hate em or they ride like sh*t then I'll upgrade in the future.

I am wondering if anyone ran into any major roadblocks. Like springs from a 78 won't fit an 86. Good news is welcomed too

 

[BlazerEMT89]

I say go for it and ditch the blocks if you are going to be doing any wheeling with it. get a shackle flip for the rear and you will love it. You are going to need new ubolts for sure. Everything else will just bolt right

 

[dfl701]

everything should fit right up. forget the ubolts, i would just buy the springs and the steering arm from him. i would offer him 75 for the two. i got my spring for $50

 

['86erfixer]

You are going to need new ubolts for sure. Everything else will just bolt right

YESS, that's what I wanted to hear.

 

['86erfixer]

everything should fit right up. forget the ubolts, i would just buy the springs and the steering arm from him. i would offer him 75 for the two. i got my spring for $50

I still need the blocks. I've heard the stock shackles dont like to come off without a fight/grinder. Can I pick up ubolts from a local hardware shop or shucks/napa?