Rear shackle flip vs. Lift springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Critter · 10-20-2006, 01:01 PM

I have seen a lot of info on both of these, but never a direct comparison, keeping in mind, particularly, the short wheel base of the K5. I plan on redoing the lift on my 72. I will probably go with a soft ride 6”. Obviously, blocks are out of the question, but which option should I use in the back? I will be around 50% street and 50% moderate off-roading (trails and creek beds). I doubt I will ever put it though any extreme rock crawling or anything like that. Anybody have a pros and cons list? Thanks for the help.

10-20-2006, 01:01 PM	#1
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Rear shackle flip vs. Lift springs? I have seen a lot of info on both of these, but never a direct comparison, keeping in mind, particularly, the short wheel base of the K5. I plan on redoing the lift on my 72. I will probably go with a soft ride 6”. Obviously, blocks are out of the question, but which option should I use in the back? I will be around 50% street and 50% moderate off-roading (trails and creek beds). I doubt I will ever put it though any extreme rock crawling or anything like that. Anybody have a pros and cons list? Thanks for the help. __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com



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