Leaf spring ID

[eagle mark]

Trying to identify the front lift springs in my new 90 Blazer. The PO said four inches, looks about right and there are four inch blocks in rear. But I can't find out what the front lift springs are even after searches? Numbers are 11211 and 80-001866

 

[thatK30guy]

Take pics of the front springs at both ends and the whole pack.

 

[ClevelandCruiser]

I had procomp springs that were numbered 11511 and they were 6 inch lift. So my guess is that they are procomp springs.

 

[mr.smartass]

Google Search: http://www.streetperformance.com/pa...ension-springs-lift-springs/682018-11211.html

Says 2.5"

 

[mr.smartass]

Yeah 2.5" http://www.explorerprocomp.com/PDFs/06cat/014-023.pdf

 

[eagle mark]

Hmm, google doesn't like me. Thanks.

Are these popular or at least reliable? They seem to ride a little hard. It's got rancho 5000 shocks. Is there a rear spring avaialble in 2.5? ORD has a 2.5 shackle flip don't they? I'd like to lose the rear lift blocks when I install the Dana 44 front and 14 bolt rear.

 

[ClevelandCruiser]

I would say their pretty reliable but i had to get rid of mine cuz they were way to stiff for me.

 

[eagle mark]

What is a smooth riding spring or springs to get?

 

[ClevelandCruiser]

52's haha im not sure do a search and look for the springs with the lowest spring rate. Lower spring rate= softer= more flex

 

[mr.smartass]

http://coloradok5.com/springratetable.shtml

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

What is a smooth riding spring or springs to get?

BDS or Tough Country.

Procomp has one of the stiffest spring rates out there.



52's will require crossover steering among other things.

 

[pauly383]

They seem to ride a little hard.

Go wheeling ....... A LOT , they will loosen up without sagging within a couple years <-------

 

[eagle mark]

BDS or Tough Country.

Procomp has one of the stiffest spring rates out there.

Has anyone tried to pull a leaf out of the ProComp springs? Which one? Safety issues? I'll be adding a winch and front bumper soon so the stiffer spring may help or even ride good with the sway bar off?

 

[Thunder]

Pull the sway bar with a Pro comp lift. It will soften up the front a little. Doubt if you will notice any difference in body roll. Unless you plan on road racing it.
If you want to pull a leaf to soften it up. Take out the second leaf from the bottom.
No safety issues. But it is more apt to break a spring if you really flex it out on rocks.

 

[eagle mark]

Ha! No road racing... just thinking how to smooth up the ride a little but don't want to end up with a body roll feel! Since I will be wheeling I'll pull the sway bar and give it a shot. I've done that before in a Scout and it was way to soft at highway speeds. Also a 06 TJ and it rode and handled nice unless you were road racing.