Do I need a whole new Lift? Or is it better to piece it together?

[jeremywrags]

Hi All,

I have a "new" to me 1972 GM Jimmy that I need some help with on the lift...

1972 GMC Jimmy 350\TH350 D44 NP205 4" Lift With 35"MT

The lift that is on it now is old, according to the guy at the 4X shop probably 10 years. The springs are flat in the front and rear and it hits hard over even the smallest bump. I think it is a 4" Dick Cepek lift springs in front and rear.

Questions
1. Are the flat springs and worn shocks the reason it would hit so hard on all bumps
2. Will this have an impact on my steering or is that a topic for another thread...
3. Should I go with a complete "Lift Kit" or am I better off piecing one together
4. Is 4" enough for my 35's, there is a little fender fold that I think is due to the tires hitting the fender on a big bump, so should I go 6?

Any advice is appreciated. Also I am not on a super tight budget but I would like not to spend to much on this if possible.

Local shop Quoted me $1450.00 out the door for an Installed Superlift 6" with shocks and springs...

 

[Z71paramedic]

Not intending to insult here... but is this your first straight axle/leaf sprung truck? If so, they ride rough and bouncy no matter what, so that could be most of what you're feeling. Plus these blazers have a short wheelbase, so they like to buck when you hit bumps with the front and rear at speed.

Is the bend on your fender on the front "fang" area? Most of us cut those off for that exact reason

 

[Greg72]

Jeremy,

Slow down and start reading...

You seem like you are in a huge rush and that's not a good way to make purchasing decisions. The things you are asking a really basic and have been discussed literally hundreds of times here. Pour yourself a big cup of coffee, and spend some time with the search button. I'm sure you will get a lot of background information that will help you ask more specific and focused questions.