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Old 09-02-2010, 04:21 PM   #1
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Took the 71 GMC out and messed around some.

Time for a bigger lift. It is sitting on stock springs with 3" blocks front and rear. I know front blocks are bad but that is how it came. Will bigger lift springs help with the frame twist?







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Old 09-02-2010, 07:45 PM   #2
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Re: Took the 71 GMC out and messed around some.

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Will bigger lift springs help with the frame twist?
i HIGHLY doubt it will. boxed frame or added cross-members will help.

other than the front blocks you got a good looking truck
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Old 09-03-2010, 04:07 PM   #3
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i HIGHLY doubt it will. boxed frame or added cross-members will help.

other than the front blocks you got a good looking truck
The plan is to install a proper lift this fall if I can afford it. I want to do a lift, tires, 4.56 gears and lockers front and rear. That is my future plans.
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Old 09-22-2010, 08:36 PM   #4
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Re: Took the 71 GMC out and messed around some.

A good set of fresh lift springs in the front and back will do your truck good. Keep a look on Craigslist - you can often finds guys who started projects offering good deals on newer springs.

But you'll need to build up your frame to stop the twist.
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