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3quartertime · 06-29-2009, 09:30 AM

I've read that 56" rear springs from a later model will give a 71 a bit of lift in the front. I've located some from a 79 locally for a price that won't kill me. ( meaning if it doesn't work I won't be losing a bunch of cash!).

How much average lift would one expect? What is involved in the swap? Parts etc...

I searched and didn't find anything specific. If there is a thread that covers this please give me a search clue if you can...

Thanks!

06-29-2009, 09:30 AM	#1
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	56" rear springs up front I've read that 56" rear springs from a later model will give a 71 a bit of lift in the front. I've located some from a 79 locally for a price that won't kill me. ( meaning if it doesn't work I won't be losing a bunch of cash!). How much average lift would one expect? What is involved in the swap? Parts etc... I searched and didn't find anything specific. If there is a thread that covers this please give me a search clue if you can... Thanks! __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...