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Seafoam72 · 07-04-2012, 06:03 PM

I have a 1972 C10 2wd and am looking to raise the front end to level it with the rear. What is a cheap and easy way to do so?

thanks!

Tinkermc · 07-04-2012, 07:36 PM

you can put blocks in the front springs,CHEAP, you can put in new springs. youcould put bags in the front or air shocks,

CC69Rat · 07-04-2012, 09:19 PM

1" drop blocks in the rear = much easier and same result. (assuming youu're ok with it being a tad lower than stock? ) Prob what I'd do .. just sayin.

Dano69c10 · 07-05-2012, 12:20 PM

I saw a raised truck where the owner put a block between the frame and front crossmember to raise it up, but he told me he had to modify the steering components.

Seafoam72 · 07-05-2012, 12:31 PM

I just put Power King Super Traxion II's (7 X 15) on, and it looks great. So Im just looking for an easy way to bring the front end up a little. Sounds like the coil spacers may be the way to go. I take it pretty easy on the truck and just want it to look nice.

Seafoam72 · 07-05-2012, 04:59 PM

I've been looking online and can't find anywhere to order coil spacers for my year model....Any suggestions??

clb1024 · 07-08-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

1" drop blocks in the rear = much easier and same result. (assuming youu're ok with it being a tad lower than stock? ) Prob what I'd do .. just sayin.

^^^

. Spring spacers will give you a stiffer ride up front. When I had my 4wd Pathfinder I used coil spring spacers to give an inch of clearance. Everytime I hit a speed bump(even at low speeds) the springs would basiclly bottom out on the spacers. Atfer about a week they ended up in the local landfill. Just my $0.02 though.

Thanks,
Chris

**lolife99** · 07-08-2012, 12:49 PM

Are you talking easy,... as in not disassembling the front suspension?

Belltech makes a 1" coil spring spacer that goes in the lower a-arm cup,... but the spring has to come out.

DesertCat · 07-08-2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clb1024

^^^

. Spring spacers will give you a stiffer ride up front. When I had my 4wd Pathfinder I used coil spring spacers to give an inch of clearance. Everytime I hit a speed bump(even at low speeds) the springs would basiclly bottom out on the spacers. Atfer about a week they ended up in the local landfill. Just my $0.02 though.

Thanks,
Chris

X2

I have tried cheap and easy spacers before, every time it was unacceptable. Just a waste of time and money. Rear drop springs would be the way to go IMO

Seafoam72 · 07-09-2012, 03:56 PM

I'm not looking to drop my truck at all, but thank you for your advice.

I have been looking for spacers and couldn't find any. I'll look in to Belltech. If they don't work out I can just take them back out and realign.

thanks!

CC69Rat · 07-09-2012, 04:08 PM

Big block front springs maybe?.. that would raise it about an inch
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69gmcc10 · 07-09-2012, 06:29 PM

Moog spring rates and ride heights

From robnolimit's "make it handle" thread

Moog # 6082 722 lbs/in 6 cyl, and light v-8
Moog # 6542 842 lbs/in std v-8
Moog # 6102 1015 lbs/in bigblock, longbed c.s.
Moog # 6104 1016 lbs/in 3/4 ton, sits 1/2" higher than #6102
Moog # 6454 1060 lbs/in 3/4t bbc, c.s, 1ton

07-04-2012, 06:03 PM	#1
Seafoam72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch I have a 1972 C10 2wd and am looking to raise the front end to level it with the rear. What is a cheap and easy way to do so? thanks!

07-04-2012, 07:36 PM	#2
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch you can put blocks in the front springs,CHEAP, you can put in new springs. youcould put bags in the front or air shocks,

07-04-2012, 09:19 PM	#3
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,213	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch 1" drop blocks in the rear = much easier and same result. (assuming youu're ok with it being a tad lower than stock? ) Prob what I'd do .. just sayin. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-05-2012, 12:20 PM	#4
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch I saw a raised truck where the owner put a block between the frame and front crossmember to raise it up, but he told me he had to modify the steering components. __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

07-05-2012, 12:31 PM	#5
Seafoam72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch I just put Power King Super Traxion II's (7 X 15) on, and it looks great. So Im just looking for an easy way to bring the front end up a little. Sounds like the coil spacers may be the way to go. I take it pretty easy on the truck and just want it to look nice.

07-05-2012, 04:59 PM	#6
Seafoam72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch I've been looking online and can't find anywhere to order coil spacers for my year model....Any suggestions??

07-08-2012, 12:49 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch Are you talking easy,... as in not disassembling the front suspension? Belltech makes a 1" coil spring spacer that goes in the lower a-arm cup,... but the spring has to come out. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-09-2012, 03:56 PM	#10
Seafoam72 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 21	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch I'm not looking to drop my truck at all, but thank you for your advice. I have been looking for spacers and couldn't find any. I'll look in to Belltech. If they don't work out I can just take them back out and realign. thanks!

07-09-2012, 04:08 PM	#11
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,213	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch Big block front springs maybe?.. that would raise it about an inch Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-09-2012, 06:29 PM	#12
69gmcc10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 934	Re: how do I raise front end on 72 truck 1 inch Moog spring rates and ride heights From robnolimit's "make it handle" thread Moog # 6082 722 lbs/in 6 cyl, and light v-8 Moog # 6542 842 lbs/in std v-8 Moog # 6102 1015 lbs/in bigblock, longbed c.s. Moog # 6104 1016 lbs/in 3/4 ton, sits 1/2" higher than #6102 Moog # 6454 1060 lbs/in 3/4t bbc, c.s, 1ton Last edited by 69gmcc10; 07-09-2012 at 06:36 PM.



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