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Old 03-08-2007, 01:32 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 03-08-2007, 05:09 PM   #2
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Nice ride!

Are you looking to go full springs or spring block?
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Old 03-08-2007, 06:29 PM   #3
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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. : )

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Old 03-08-2007, 07:21 PM   #4
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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
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Old 03-08-2007, 08:25 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 03-08-2007, 09:18 PM   #6
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TuffCountry EZ-Rides.Then use Rancho 9000RSX 9-position adjustable shocks.
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Old 03-09-2007, 10:48 AM   #7
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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.
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Old 03-09-2007, 11:14 AM   #8
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Nice Rig!!! Love that green color
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Old 03-09-2007, 11:58 AM   #9
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Me too.Is it Fairway Green?
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Old 03-09-2007, 02:57 PM   #10
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Best ride ever, bar none...ALCAN full spring set.

Follow em up with some nice shocks and your all set.
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Old 03-13-2007, 08:31 PM   #11
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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
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Old 03-14-2007, 12:48 PM   #12
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Hi all, Thanks for the inputs!!! Hopefully spring will bring about pictures of my K5 with some new springs!!
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Old 03-14-2007, 04:03 PM   #13
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Another recommendation for Tuff Country EZ-rides. The ride is much better than stock on my blazer.
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Old 03-14-2007, 05:52 PM   #14
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Hey VT....whats a set(front/rear) of Alcans go for for our trucks?
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Old 03-15-2007, 02:19 AM   #15
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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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