Unlifting a truck.....

[wasted wages]

I want to start changing the springs on my truggy ,,but I'm not sure which way to go..

Right now I have an 8" kit on it ( all spring no blocks ) stock mounting locations w/ zero rates in front.
It is stiff as sh!t ( worked OK as a mud bogger ) I don't think I need
8" of lift any more. ( no fender concerns )

I want to do the shackle flip in the rear w/ softer springs and 52's up
front w/ Kerts B52 hangers.

I hate to scrounge in junkyards looking for parts,,( I wouldn't even know what year/model truck to ask for )
anyone got part numbers for springs that are commonly used on this type of swap ? And how many inches of lift will I loose ?


Thanks to all that respond...

 

[nvrenuf]

How much lift, if any at all, do you want to end up with?

 

[cegusman]

Go find a set of 56" springs out of a 3/4 or 1 ton. = 4" out back with diy4x shackle flip
set of stock k5 rear 52" springs = 4" up front with the diy4x b52 setup

Might need use your 1" zero rate in the back to level it out.

 

[wasted wages]

I hate to scrounge in junkyards looking for parts,,( I wouldn't even know what year/model truck to ask for )

Go find a set of 56" springs out of a 3/4 or 1 ton. = 4" out back with diy4x shackle flip
set of stock k5 rear 52" springs = 4" up front with the diy4x b52 setup

What year ???? does it make a difference ??
Does it have to be a 4x4 ??

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

If you find (or buy new) 56" long springs and run them front and rear (front hanger moved forward, shackle flip in the back) you will end up with ~4" of lift and a very flexy setup.

56's are usually found on 3/4 and 1 ton 70's and 80's K series trucks.

If you want to adjust the ride height you can add or remove leaves.

 

[wasted wages]

using this link what part numbers would you select ??


http://www.eatonsprings.com/73-87ChevroletStandardCabPickupLeafSpringApplicationGuide.pdf




http://www.eatonsprings.com/68-00ChevroletSportUtility.pdf