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Old 08-09-2015, 08:41 PM   #1
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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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Old 08-10-2015, 03:02 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 08-10-2015, 08:26 AM   #3
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Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?

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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.
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Old 08-10-2015, 01:31 PM   #4
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Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?

Coils in both the rear, and front.
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Old 08-10-2015, 01:34 PM   #5
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Re: 2" 1972 C10 Coil Spring Lift Suggestions?

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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.
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Old 08-10-2015, 03:44 PM   #6
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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?
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Old 08-10-2015, 11:16 PM   #7
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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.
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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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