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Originally Posted by Brad54
I haven't done it yet, but a couple guys with '60-'66 K10s say the key to a softer ride is installing longer springs... they're using late-model factory springs, with DIY spring hanger kits. They swear by them, so I'm going to do it on my '62 K10.
-Brad
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Like Brad, this is the way that I went. Truth be told though, I adapted DIY's B52 front kit and the rear shackle flip to the '63. They are actually sold for use on the '68 - '72 trucks FWIW.
It is a much more comfortable ride than with the factory springs let alone an arced lift spring. IMO a front sway bar is near mandatory and a rear one may be a good add as well.
Im running Rancho 9000s and am thinking about looking at Bilstiens myself like Andrew has suggested. If you can, get rid of the lift blocks. I drove my truck with the bed off for a couple of days (stock springs with 4" blocks) and was floored by how much leverage the blocks allowed the axle to exert on the springs. Lots of movement, axle wrap and a bunch of bad stuff. Shackle flip will help that.