52/56 spring swap questions

[firemedicsafd]

I want to do the spring swap thing to get my K5 flexing more. I currently have 6" lift front springs and 4" shackle flip and 2" lift springs in the rear. sitting on D60 and 14BFF. I have an A bomb waiting to go in and can switch the rear shackle flip to accommodate longer rear springs.

If i move the rear springs to the front, does that accomplish the 6" of lift for the front? I thought i read somewhere that 52" springs from the back provide 4" of lift for the front. Since my rear is 2" of lift MAYBE that would add up to the 6" i currently have.

Recommendations for the rear spring purchase to accomplish the 6" of lift for the back (so a 2" lift spring)

Thank you everyone for your help!

 

[shady]

Your rears up front would give you your 6". I'd put a longer shackle up there if you haven't already.

As for the back, myself I'd try and get the same brand and kind you have now.. I have no basis of 'why' I say this other than I feel it would maybe keep the ride even front to back

 

[firemedicsafd]

Your rears up front would give you your 6". I'd put a longer shackle up there if you haven't already.

As for the back, myself I'd try and get the same brand and kind you have now.. I have no basis of 'why' I say this other than I feel it would maybe keep the ride even front to back

that was the plan during the swap was to go longer on the shackles from DIY4X

 

[nvrenuf]

Yep, like Shady said you'll be right at 6". I run 2" lift 52's up front.

 

[firemedicsafd]

So, where can i get some 2" lifted 56" springs?

 

[shady]

Probably have to bug them new from "off road design" Or summit racing even.. there's quite a few places that have em.

 

[nvrenuf]

I believe Tuff Country makes them, ORD or Diy4x.

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Last I saw, Rough Country was the only one making a 2" lift 56".

Also, keep in mind that aftermarket 56's are built for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, and especially with Rough Country I wouldn't expect a lot as far as soft/flexible.

 

[sweetk30]

and especially with Rough Country I wouldn't expect a lot as far as soft/flexible.

friend had 6" 52" in his long bed and full cut/split fire wood to the top of the cam nice and neat . even the tail gate was used . . maybe dropped 1/2-3/4" was all . there cheep lift kits for a reason .

maybe go 4" 52" rear springs and drop to a 2.5" flip kit or go back to stock and a baby lift block to level the rear out .

or good stock 52" springs and custom front hanger that drops 2" for the lift needed to match the 6" total you have . i think DIY4X did some of these hangers before for some people . ? ?

 

[firemedicsafd]

would a 56" spring with some leaves removed give me the lift AND some flex?

 

[shady]

They supposedly have problems with bending up past flat. May give you more droop, but you would almost certainly have to limit your up travel.