52" swap info please

[bdegs]

Hey Guys,
So I decided since I had 52" springs around to swap out the front springs. I already ground off all the factory rivets and moved the front hangers up and the rear hangers up (rear holes to the front holes). I got all new bushings for the springs and rear hangers and 6" shackles.
My Questions:

1. With 6" shackles and a doubler 203/205, will I need to shim the axle to correct pinion angle? If so how much?

2. From what I have read I should mount the shocks vertical. I have a set of tube shock tabs for my D60 that I was planning on welding to the top of the axle, any ideas on a top mount?

3. I have a swaybar disconnect/correction kit from ORD. Can I still use a swaybar with this setup?

I already have crossover but not high steer. Have not ordered HAD front shaft or purchased shocks yet so I can measure what I need there.

I appreciate any help or ideas. I went to Blazer Bash in like 01 and blew up my 1/2ton stuff. Since then I have been out of the game but decided to finally build up the Blaze right and get wheelin with all you guys. I can tear stuff apart and put it back together but dont have the 4x4 building experience you all have. Thanks for the info.

FYI: specs so far:
1977 K5, D70 Spool, D60 ARB, both 4.56 with 1410 yolks, rear shackle flip, front 52" (hopefully)
454 stock w/ headers edelbrock intake and Q-jet, TH400, 203/205 w HAD 1-ton flange and Triple stick, stock H1 wheels with 39.5 IROK

 

[BGKYK5]

1. I don't know if anybody can give you a definitive answer, every truck is a little different.

2. A hoop or the super duty shock mounts (search).

3. Most people will tell you the swaybar is not going to work with 52's and/or crossover - but I'd like to see a creative solution. It would have to be radically different though.

 

[bdegs]

1. I don't know if anybody can give you a definitive answer, every truck is a little different..

Not looking for anything definitive. Just what has worked for others. Any ideas, things others did that havn't turned out well in the long run exc...

Thanks

 

[Jason4x4]

 

[bdegs]

Nice

Jason nice setup! Looks exactly like something I would like to do. Thanks for the pics. Are those ford towers with a custom cross brace or did you get a kit somewhere. I noticed your in AZ, like I mentioned I am just looking to get back into wheelin maybe I could stop by and take a look at your rig.

How far out on the axle did you mount the shock? Right at the knuckle?

 

[Jason4x4]

Actually, those are pics of Badass90k5's blazer, he lives in town too though. I believe he mounted them right at the "c". anywa, I'm sure he will let you look, You have to pm him though, he's a little deaf so he doesn't talk on the phone.

Also, make sure you check out locooffroad.com, it is a bunch of the locals, more wheeling buddies.