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Old 08-07-2018, 03:00 PM   #1
cris well
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Can I Put K1500 Springs In A K3500 For Smoother Ride

I'm looking at a 98 K3500.

It's a GMC, single cab long bed, 5.7 and auto trans.

It is stock ride height, but still rides like a wagon.

Would K1500 springs even fit, and if so, how much ride height would I lose?

Not concerned with loss of towing or hauling capacity, it will be an 'around town' truck.

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Old 08-07-2018, 08:42 PM   #2
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Re: Can I Put K1500 Springs In A K3500 For Smoother Ride

Change the shocks first. I had a couple 1 tons, and didn't ride all that bad. You could also take some leaves out, rather than swap the whole pack. Sometimes getting the spring bolts out can be quite difficult.....
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Old 08-09-2018, 01:49 PM   #3
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Re: Can I Put K1500 Springs In A K3500 For Smoother Ride

Ok thanks b454rat.

What is a good shock for it?
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Old 08-09-2018, 05:56 PM   #4
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Re: Can I Put K1500 Springs In A K3500 For Smoother Ride

it wasn't a 1 ton but when I had my other lifted Tahoe I put Tuff Country's on it, and road like was on a cloud. For only $200 for all 4, can't go wrong. Go to Offroaddesign.com for them....
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