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Skyjacker 6" Lift Spring Degree Taper Shims and Shocks

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I picked up a set of Skyjacker GM 73-87 all spring 6" lift springs off the local CL for $75 a pair. They were removed with a torch so need bushings which I have found but the degree taper shims are also broken off on all the springs so I need to replace them.

I'm putting this on a M1009 CUCV Blazer with a 6.2/THM400/NP208 and will be running 35 BFGs, so do I need to get 4 or 6 degree shims or more?

Also anyone know the correct Rancho part numbers for a 6" lift of this era? I've found a few NOS shocks really cheap but cannot seem to crack the code on the generic part numbers (most of the lift companies hydraulic shocks are actually made by one company and painted or branded especially for them) looking at the numbers stamped on the shocks 650341 and 650328 which I have found in Rancho and Rough Country install instructions but do not actually list the Rancho or RC part numbers.
 
I'm putting this on a M1009 CUCV Blazer with a 6.2/THM400/NP208 and will be running 35 BFGs, so do I need to get 4 or 6 degree shims or more?

It's totally dependent on your particular truck, the wear on the springs, the shackles you use, etc.

The only way to tell is to install them, then measure with an angle finder. Even a cheapo will do just fine, i.e. http://www.harborfreight.com/dial-gauge-angle-finder-34214.html .

In the back, you'll want to consider driveshaft angle for your particular type (i.e. CV / double cardan or not). In front, you'll also want to take into account castor angle.

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I called Skyjacker Tech Support this morning:

GM 73-87 6" Springs:

Front - C160S
4 degree shims (part # WS325)
Poly Bushings (SE11C)

Rear - CR16S
4 degree shims (part # WS325)
Poly Bushings (SE15C)

I'm going to get some steel taper shims rather than their aluminum ones and install them. I'll then check the angle with my Craftsman Angle Protractor and see how close it is and go from there.
 
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