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lukefalls · 01-12-2012, 03:33 AM

When I lifted mine in about 2003, Skyjacker had the softest. That was a while ago and I trust Chevy1TonFun. That being said, I'm linking mine.

If its only lifted 4", I suggest:

Move the rear springs to the font using DIY4X brackets. Buy or make you own longer shackles.

Find a set of junk yard 56" rear GM springs. Install them on the rear using Off Road Designs shackle flip. With 56" springs, put the left bracket on the right and the right bracket on the left. That'll make for a perfect shackle angle. Find a good set of shocks.

All that should cost you about what a set of springs will run you from Skyjacker or ProComp (or close to it).

If you really wheel it, you'll want cross over steering. That setup will give you a ton wheel travel; more than stock steering can handle in some cases.

01-12-2012, 03:33 AM	#4
lukefalls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 86	Re: How can I get my 1971 Chevy 4x4 to ride smoother?? When I lifted mine in about 2003, Skyjacker had the softest. That was a while ago and I trust Chevy1TonFun. That being said, I'm linking mine. If its only lifted 4", I suggest: Move the rear springs to the font using DIY4X brackets. Buy or make you own longer shackles. Find a set of junk yard 56" rear GM springs. Install them on the rear using Off Road Designs shackle flip. With 56" springs, put the left bracket on the right and the right bracket on the left. That'll make for a perfect shackle angle. Find a good set of shocks. All that should cost you about what a set of springs will run you from Skyjacker or ProComp (or close to it). If you really wheel it, you'll want cross over steering. That setup will give you a ton wheel travel; more than stock steering can handle in some cases.