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1ToBjimmyk5 · 05-29-2002, 01:40 PM

can you just change to springs without any cutting/welding

How about helper springs?

coil spring shocks?

**68SWB4x4** · 05-29-2002, 04:15 PM

the fronts should be the same, but i dont know about the rears......
remember a K5 is alot shorter wheelbase so a stiffer spring will make it ride ALOT worse, than a 3/4 truck with 3/4 springs

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-29-2002, 04:24 PM

blazer springs are most likely lots shorter in overall length

bouncytruck · 05-30-2002, 11:24 AM

I'd ask over on ColoradoK5.com. There are a lot of guys over there with 3/4 ton suspension on their K5's.

Mike C · 05-30-2002, 12:06 PM

They will work if they are 52" eye-to-eye, not if they are 56". I have a set of National 3/4 ton 4" lift springs on the Jimmy. It rides rough, but it IS a 4x4 with 35" tires and a 104" wb, so I don't expect Cadillac style. They have not sagged a lick in the 12+ years they have been on the truck. Pulls my boat with a 400# tongue weight great.

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-30-2002, 01:09 PM

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[i]Originally posted by 1ToBjimmyk5:

can you just change to springs without any cutting/welding?
How about helper springs?
coil spring shocks?

wish question was bit more specific, he could mean something else.. he is asling abotu swpping to 3/4 ton springs, but have to assume he means swapping from blazer leaves to 3/4 ton leaves on a blazer., if they are the same or not. no point in swapping to, he could just add some leaves, and cut length of each leaf he adds to the right length, 1/2 ton leaves would work fine, should be same width anyways, just add some more if he wants ot stiffen it more or lift truck a little bit more, but will need longer U bolts.,

05-29-2002, 01:40 PM	#1
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05-29-2002, 04:15 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	the fronts should be the same, but i dont know about the rears...... remember a K5 is alot shorter wheelbase so a stiffer spring will make it ride ALOT worse, than a 3/4 truck with 3/4 springs __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

05-30-2002, 11:24 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I'd ask over on ColoradoK5.com. There are a lot of guys over there with 3/4 ton suspension on their K5's. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 05-30-2002 at 12:08 PM.

05-30-2002, 12:06 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,713	They will work if they are 52" eye-to-eye, not if they are 56". I have a set of National 3/4 ton 4" lift springs on the Jimmy. It rides rough, but it IS a 4x4 with 35" tires and a 104" wb, so I don't expect Cadillac style. They have not sagged a lick in the 12+ years they have been on the truck. Pulls my boat with a 400# tongue weight great. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-29-2002, 04:24 PM	#3
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	blazer springs are most likely lots shorter in overall length



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