[57taskforce]

To be honest, I think I would do a 6” spring lift all the way around. Reason I say that is it looks like you’ve got the stock 50 year old springs, it’s probably going to take some fine tuning if you keep the rear springs you’ve got. The 4” blocks as Richard mentioned can cause a lot of axle wrap. with stock springs I would bet the blocks are netting you less than 4”, over stock height currently if that makes sense. I’ve done a few 6” kits on these trucks and square bodies. I know this is more money and you are on a budget but I fear by trying to save money up front you may spend more in the long run. The EZ ride springs are a great choice. Tuff country and skyjacker are both good choices. Richard has done a great job so far on the other questions you’ve asked.

As for brake cables, I can’t speak for the half ton stuff but ive found it a bit difficult to find ready made extended cables for the 3/4 ton stuff. It can be done but it seems like more of a custom one off thing rather than off the shelf.

I meant to reply to this thread last night and got side tracked.