69 k10 suspension confusion???

[manlikegorilla]

I'm looking to upgrade susp on my "69"K10 SWB to accommodate a set of 38x12.5 tsl sx's mounted on factory 15x8 rally wheels. The truck currently has a 4" spring lift. dont want to body lift at all!! For years I've eyeballed the 52" front spring swap in the tech section and also the rear shackle flip. I have a set of 52" 4" lift springs. has anyone out there done this on this year model? & if so what were the results, any obstacles? & how was the streetability affected? The trucks been in the fam since new & in nice shape & I'm not interested in experimenting. Any usefull info will be much appreciated.

 

[KansasTwister]

Your axles wont like the 38s, thats for sure. But for a mall queen/street cruiser they should survive. Ive never done a 52 swap on a first gen but im sure others will chime in.

 

[thatK30guy]

4" lift 52" rear springs will put you in the range of 8" lift. Is this the amount you had in mind?

 

[manlikegorilla]

I think so. I've talked to a few susp companys & got diffrent answers from all about weather 8" will accommodate the 38s without causing body damage in a mild bind off road