Recommend Lift Kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lookingtobuy · 03-08-2007, 01:32 PM

Hi all! 1972 K5 looking for 2-4 inch lift kit. Recommendations for a manufacturer that has a smooth ride and easy install and reliabilty.

Thanks!!!!

bouncytruck · 03-08-2007, 05:09 PM

Nice ride!

Are you looking to go full springs or spring block?

lookingtobuy · 03-08-2007, 06:29 PM

Hi!! Probably full springs vs. the blocks just checking to see which is best overall, I'm more concerned with ride quality and handling than expense. : )

Thanks.

1tonblaze · 03-08-2007, 07:21 PM

i am going with a rough country set up on my truck with a shackel flip in the rear so it rides nicer then before

Jtrux · 03-08-2007, 08:25 PM

Damn that's a nice looking truck. If you're looking at ride quality and don't have a lot of off roading in mind you might consider sticking with blocks in the rear. The ride won't change.

**special-K** · 03-08-2007, 09:18 PM

TuffCountry EZ-Rides.Then use Rancho 9000RSX 9-position adjustable shocks.

pumpkin · 03-09-2007, 10:48 AM

I have two 72 Blazers, one completely stock, the other 4" lift on 35's. The lifted one rides and drives way nicer. I started with blocks in the rear, but the axle rap, taking off, and stopping, drove me crazy. I switched to a shackle reversal, and removed the blocks, wich got rid of 90 percent off the azle wrapp, and the ride got wayyyyyyyy smother. On the same gravel road where I used to chase the back of the truck oround corners, it is now a smooooooth ride. Both trucks have no sway bars, and for some reason, the lifted truck rides way smoother and leans way less in a corner. Soooo my recipe for a lift would be springs for the front and shackle reversal for the rear. I have not personly had the rear lift springs, but just looking at the arc in those tells me they would be a rough ride.

stingray72 · 03-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Nice Rig!!! Love that green color

**special-K** · 03-09-2007, 11:58 AM

Me too.Is it Fairway Green?

vtblazer · 03-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Best ride ever, bar none...ALCAN full spring set.

Follow em up with some nice shocks and your all set.

Jason915 · 03-13-2007, 08:31 PM

I have a tuff country EZ ride 2.5 on my K5 with rear blocks and a Skyjacker 4" on my truck front and rear springs, The EZ ride is ok but not as good as the softride if I had to do it over I would have just bought a 2.5 Skyjacker Softride for my K5

lookingtobuy · 03-14-2007, 12:48 PM

Hi all, Thanks for the inputs!!! Hopefully spring will bring about pictures of my K5 with some new springs!!

Scrubby · 03-14-2007, 04:03 PM

Another recommendation for Tuff Country EZ-rides. The ride is much better than stock on my blazer.

onetonk5 · 03-14-2007, 05:52 PM

Hey VT....whats a set(front/rear) of Alcans go for for our trucks?

Bid'sBlazer · 03-15-2007, 02:19 AM

OneTonK5, I just got a quote last week for a 4" all leaf lift for my 71 K5 Blazer. The cost of the springs: $ 200.00 each front spring and $225.00 each rear spring. They come with bushings and take about 3 weeks to design and build.

I'm sure they are worth it, but I can't afford that right now...

03-08-2007, 01:32 PM	#1
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Recommend Lift Kit Hi all! 1972 K5 looking for 2-4 inch lift kit. Recommendations for a manufacturer that has a smooth ride and easy install and reliabilty. Thanks!!!! Attached Images

03-08-2007, 05:09 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Nice ride! Are you looking to go full springs or spring block? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-08-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Hi!! Probably full springs vs. the blocks just checking to see which is best overall, I'm more concerned with ride quality and handling than expense. : ) Thanks.

03-08-2007, 07:21 PM	#4
1tonblaze Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carroll County Maryland , Posts: 828	Re: Recommend Lift Kit i am going with a rough country set up on my truck with a shackel flip in the rear so it rides nicer then before __________________ 1970 k/5 blazer--> money pit - 14bolt dana 44 350 sm465/205 36 14.50 16 tires 1972 nova plane jane 6 clyinder might sell might keep dont know 2004 chevy s-10 crewcab zr5 sold 1985 c20 chevy long bed , beater , on its way to a better place in pa from what the dmv told me 2010 kia forte koup 2.4 sx -over the river and threw the woods to the total lot it went . 1999 k1500 suburban 350 vortec 4l60e leather land yacht .

03-08-2007, 08:25 PM	#5
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Damn that's a nice looking truck. If you're looking at ride quality and don't have a lot of off roading in mind you might consider sticking with blocks in the rear. The ride won't change. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-08-2007, 09:18 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Recommend Lift Kit TuffCountry EZ-Rides.Then use Rancho 9000RSX 9-position adjustable shocks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-09-2007, 10:48 AM	#7
pumpkin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Sooke B.C. Canada Posts: 543	Re: Recommend Lift Kit I have two 72 Blazers, one completely stock, the other 4" lift on 35's. The lifted one rides and drives way nicer. I started with blocks in the rear, but the axle rap, taking off, and stopping, drove me crazy. I switched to a shackle reversal, and removed the blocks, wich got rid of 90 percent off the azle wrapp, and the ride got wayyyyyyyy smother. On the same gravel road where I used to chase the back of the truck oround corners, it is now a smooooooth ride. Both trucks have no sway bars, and for some reason, the lifted truck rides way smoother and leans way less in a corner. Soooo my recipe for a lift would be springs for the front and shackle reversal for the rear. I have not personly had the rear lift springs, but just looking at the arc in those tells me they would be a rough ride.

03-09-2007, 11:14 AM	#8
stingray72 Red Headed Step Child Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,216	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Nice Rig!!! Love that green color __________________ "Dinner, the perfect break between work and drunk" -Homer Simpson

03-09-2007, 11:58 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Me too.Is it Fairway Green? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-09-2007, 02:57 PM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Best ride ever, bar none...ALCAN full spring set. Follow em up with some nice shocks and your all set.

03-13-2007, 08:31 PM	#11
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: Recommend Lift Kit I have a tuff country EZ ride 2.5 on my K5 with rear blocks and a Skyjacker 4" on my truck front and rear springs, The EZ ride is ok but not as good as the softride if I had to do it over I would have just bought a 2.5 Skyjacker Softride for my K5 __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

03-14-2007, 12:48 PM	#12
lookingtobuy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 159	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Hi all, Thanks for the inputs!!! Hopefully spring will bring about pictures of my K5 with some new springs!!

03-14-2007, 04:03 PM	#13
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Another recommendation for Tuff Country EZ-rides. The ride is much better than stock on my blazer.

03-14-2007, 05:52 PM	#14
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Recommend Lift Kit Hey VT....whats a set(front/rear) of Alcans go for for our trucks? __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

03-15-2007, 02:19 AM	#15
Bid'sBlazer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 4	Re: Recommend Lift Kit OneTonK5, I just got a quote last week for a 4" all leaf lift for my 71 K5 Blazer. The cost of the springs: $ 200.00 each front spring and $225.00 each rear spring. They come with bushings and take about 3 weeks to design and build. I'm sure they are worth it, but I can't afford that right now...



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