How much lift....

[Paxx]

Ok I just swapped a d44 in my front end and put in a used set of 2.5" lift springs. I have to match the rear to the front now. I am going to use blocks only because it is a very small lift.

I think that the springs have probably sagged a bit since they were 2.5"s tall but it is kinda hard to tell with the new tires on there. I have some 1" blocks laying around and I think it will be pretty close when the 14bff goes in.

My question is how much lift should I expect to get going from a 10 bolt to a 14bff? It would be nice to try and plan this rear end thing ahead of time. I am hoping I will not have to buy bigger blocks for the rear.

Thnx
~Max

 

[84_Chevy_K10]

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My question is how much lift should I expect to get going from a 10 bolt to a 14bff?

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Probably none. Maybe the 3/8" difference in the axle tube diameters, that's about it.

 

[Paxx]

/forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif ok thnx Tim.

Is there an easy way to figure out how much lift the front springs gave me? Or do I just keep adding blocks till it looks level and thats the height I need?

 

[tRustyK5]

Start with a 2.5" block...your rear springs have probably sagged too so it should be pretty close.

Rene