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**k5blazin** · 11-15-2010, 10:01 PM

i purchased this very rotted 72 jimmy for parts but i have decided to make it a mud toy since it runs so well... i will only be using this for off road so i decided to make my own poor mans lift kit. i used the bottom three leafs from a rear set of 72 springs i had and combined them with the top front leaf for the front springs. it looks like a pretty good arch, we will see what it looks like with them installed soon. i hope to clear theses 35s my buddy gave me. i will add more pics as i progress.

propanemudtruck · 11-16-2010, 05:06 PM

I haven't ever seen a pre-73 leaf but I imagine you gained a good 3-4 inches if they're anything like the 73-87! Nice tires too, and the K-5 looks like a lot of fun!

**k5blazin** · 11-16-2010, 10:13 PM

thanks propanemudtruck! i was able to get the right spring installed tonight.. here are a few photos! the bottom pic is of the stock and modified spring.

**k5blazin** · 11-17-2010, 10:12 PM

progress

propanemudtruck · 11-18-2010, 01:01 PM

Looks very nice. I've added springs to my plow truck packs for the last 8 years worth of trucks. If you haven't checked out my truck build you'll see some pretty hefty packs in the front. I may end up taking some out once I actually drive it.

**k5blazin** · 11-18-2010, 08:34 PM

had some fun today in the mud!

11-15-2010, 10:01 PM	#1
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	poor ole jimmy i purchased this very rotted 72 jimmy for parts but i have decided to make it a mud toy since it runs so well... i will only be using this for off road so i decided to make my own poor mans lift kit. i used the bottom three leafs from a rear set of 72 springs i had and combined them with the top front leaf for the front springs. it looks like a pretty good arch, we will see what it looks like with them installed soon. i hope to clear theses 35s my buddy gave me. i will add more pics as i progress. Attached Images

11-16-2010, 05:06 PM	#2
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: poor ole jimmy I haven't ever seen a pre-73 leaf but I imagine you gained a good 3-4 inches if they're anything like the 73-87! Nice tires too, and the K-5 looks like a lot of fun! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-16-2010, 10:13 PM	#3
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: poor ole jimmy thanks propanemudtruck! i was able to get the right spring installed tonight.. here are a few photos! the bottom pic is of the stock and modified spring. Attached Images Last edited by k5blazin; 11-17-2010 at 06:52 AM.

11-17-2010, 10:12 PM	#4
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: poor ole jimmy progress Attached Images

11-18-2010, 01:01 PM	#5
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: poor ole jimmy Looks very nice. I've added springs to my plow truck packs for the last 8 years worth of trucks. If you haven't checked out my truck build you'll see some pretty hefty packs in the front. I may end up taking some out once I actually drive it. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-18-2010, 08:34 PM	#6
k5blazin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: potsdam ny Posts: 401	Re: poor ole jimmy had some fun today in the mud! Attached Images

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