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Erik1972 08-09-2015 08:41 PM

2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
Looking for a nice cheap 2" lift to make my black beauty look that much meaner. 1972 C10, 1/2 Ton, LongBox, coil springs. Any recommendations guys?
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andrewmp6 08-10-2015 03:02 AM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
The front you can run 1 ton springs or do the 88-98 lift spindle swap.The rear i have no clue on if you have coils but if its leafs you can get a longer shackle.

ERASER5 08-10-2015 08:26 AM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6 (Post 7268899)
The front you can run 1 ton springs or do the 88-98 lift spindle swap.The rear i have no clue on if you have coils but if its leafs you can get a longer shackle.

First you have to flip the shackle. On the these trucks at least, the shackle hold the spring above the shackle. For 1" or 2" a block is best for leaf springs. No change in spring rate or binding.

Erik1972 08-10-2015 01:31 PM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
Coils in both the rear, and front.

Erik1972 08-10-2015 01:34 PM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6 (Post 7268899)
The front you can run 1 ton springs or do the 88-98 lift spindle swap.The rear i have no clue on if you have coils but if its leafs you can get a longer shackle.

I was maybe thinking of doing something more along the lines of blocks, as there is coils in the front and back.

BigDan3131 08-10-2015 03:44 PM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
Blocks would be unstable for anything other than normal street driving. Is this a 2 wheel drive truck?

andrewmp6 08-10-2015 11:16 PM

Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?
 
With rear coils you need taller springs,You can't use a block to lift it in the rear the axle is on top of the truck arm a block would lower it.

Erik1972 08-11-2015 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDan3131 (Post 7269361)
Blocks would be unstable for anything other than normal street driving. Is this a 2 wheel drive truck?

Yes, it's a 1972 1/2 ton longbox C10 (RWD)
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