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Old 02-12-2010, 08:14 PM   #1
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do lifted springs on a 72 blazer
i have a 72 blazer with a 6 inch lift... i have new stock springs in the rear with blocks.. im thinking about buying the lifted spring but im wondering what rides better?? comfort wize? i have skyjackers in the front. thanx for any replys
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Old 02-12-2010, 08:15 PM   #2
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skyjackers ride great. i had then on my 72 Blazer
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Old 02-12-2010, 08:20 PM   #3
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skyjackers ride great. i had then on my 72 Blazer
but do they ride better then stock with blocks?
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Old 02-12-2010, 08:28 PM   #4
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safer and rides better.
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Old 02-13-2010, 11:20 PM   #5
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safer and rides better.
Big time... those have to be some pretty tall blocks for 6" of lift with stock springs. Shell out the cash and get some new springs...

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Big time... those have to be some pretty tall blocks for 6" of lift with stock springs. Shell out the cash and get some new springs...

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how can it ride better with stiffer springs? do you think if i put lifted springs in i wouldnt need ladder bars with 465hp and 492 tq?
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Old 02-22-2010, 09:31 PM   #8
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I would buy 2" lift springs, and then buy a shackle flip. 2" springs will ride better than 6" springs and the 4" shackle flip will eliminate the need to put blocks in. Best lift solution/alternative out there for rear springs/blocks IMO
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I would buy 2" lift springs, and then buy a shackle flip. 2" springs will ride better than 6" springs and the 4" shackle flip will eliminate the need to put blocks in. Best lift solution/alternative out there for rear springs/blocks IMO
x2 on the shackle flip. only downside with the ORD shackle flip at least is you may have to modify your bumper brackets. not sure about the other shackle flip brackets out there like diy4x.
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