I need help on a lift for my 72!!!!!1

[1972 chevy]

Hey guys i am totally restoring a 1972 chevy longbox 4x4 truck. I would like to do either a 6 or 8" lift on it but i dont know how that will hinder my steering or if i did do the 8" if i can do something to make it steer normal. Also i was thinking about getting so leafs from newer trucks that are longer like out of a 2004 chevy 1500 4x4 for the rear and maybe some s10 rear leafs that i stack up for support. The main key for me is to do it nice and make it strong but still ride nicely. I heard that many skinny leafs will ride better than like 4-5 thicker leafs. Any help guys? 6 inch will be fine i just want to fit either 25 or 37 and i will not be wheeling it hardly at all. Thanks

[1972 chevy]

The s10 leafs would be for the front axel.... I wa sthink about maybe getting liek 10 of them and stacking them up. I am putting a 350 in the truck so i dont know if that will be able to support all that weight as well.

[onlyifihadachevy]

Do cross-over hydro assist steering,it help elimate bump steer. And just do a kit for a 72, that way you don't have to worry about moving the spring hanger or having the spring rates way off.

[bikes&bowties]

IM just going to agree and second with what has already been said... Crossover steering will help with the steering and definitely just get a lift for a 72... BTW think about a shackle flip in the rear.. less arch to the spring will get you more flex and a smoother ride

[blue70k5]

Not sure if price is a factor but you could always have some custom front springs made by Alcan or Deaver. They'll make them according to your specifications(towing, on/off road, firm/flexy, lift height, etc...) Either way, a call to them may answer some of your questions.

[1972 chevy]

thanks for the help guys ill probably just buy a lift... i would still like a lift that has like at least 6+ leafs in the front that are thin for a good ride o what is the best lift i am probably just gonna do a 6 inch lift. i was thinking skyjacker all suspension?