'73 6" lift front springs on '72 Blazer? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

orangeuavol · 04-16-2004, 10:46 PM

Dumb question. Is the arch the same on a '73 6" lift front spring as the arch on a '72 6" lift front spring? What about the eye to eye measurement? I know the '73 spring eye is narrower but is the mounting pad location of the spring the same width? I'm asking because www.suspensionconnection.com has lifts for the '73 and up about $120.00 cheaper than the '72 kits. Just a thought. The complete kit for a '72 Blazer is $750.00 with rear springs.

**JIMs70GMC** · 04-17-2004, 11:50 AM

Nope a 73 and up spring is 3" longer than the 67-72 front spring. You could probably force it in there but it going to want ot go down to it's ride height and probably put the shackle end into the frame.

orangeuavol · 04-17-2004, 01:20 PM

thanks! that's exactly what I needed to know.

04-16-2004, 10:46 PM	#1
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	'73 6" lift front springs on '72 Blazer? Dumb question. Is the arch the same on a '73 6" lift front spring as the arch on a '72 6" lift front spring? What about the eye to eye measurement? I know the '73 spring eye is narrower but is the mounting pad location of the spring the same width? I'm asking because www.suspensionconnection.com has lifts for the '73 and up about $120.00 cheaper than the '72 kits. Just a thought. The complete kit for a '72 Blazer is $750.00 with rear springs. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

04-17-2004, 11:50 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Nope a 73 and up spring is 3" longer than the 67-72 front spring. You could probably force it in there but it going to want ot go down to it's ride height and probably put the shackle end into the frame. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

04-17-2004, 01:20 PM	#3
orangeuavol GO VOLS! Join Date: May 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 724	thanks! that's exactly what I needed to know. __________________ http://1972blazer.shutterfly.com/<= blazer build pics It's called golf because all the other four letter words were taken. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.



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