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Old 06-11-2018, 12:29 PM   #1
Awjunkies
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Suspension question.

Wondering if anyone else has encountered this. 72 k10 that I believe is stock height. Front springs are completely flat but sit about 1/16 above my steering stabilizer. Whenever I go over bumps it smacks it. How do I remedy without adding a big ole lift?

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Old 06-11-2018, 04:20 PM   #2
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Re: Suspension question.

Put a 3rd factory leaf in it, it will raise it about 1-2''
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Old 06-13-2018, 02:39 PM   #3
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Re: Suspension question.

You also need to check the spring eye bushings and shackle frame bushings. If your spring pack has only 2 leafs you can add the option 3 leaf. The stock spring are flat to neg arch but if there broken down than you can buy new stock spring or a 2" lift springs.

Measure from the bump stop to the top of the leaf spring top plate.

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