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twxsby · 06-24-2003, 03:26 PM

How do you know when you need to replace your rear springs?
I don't know if I should get new ones, or a shackle flip kit, or both.
I want the lift, but do I spend the extra $300 on springs? Will new springs give me the lift witout the flip kit? I tow alot, and it's a 1984. What do you think?

**JIMs70GMC** · 06-26-2003, 07:20 PM

How much you going to lift? A few of the manufactures have heavy duty springs for the rear, usually around 4". I don't tow but I added an add-a-leaf to my rear spring packs did not get much lift but did stiffen up a bit, but when I'm loaded it rides better. If you only want load carrying capacity you could add bags to each side.

twxsby · 06-26-2003, 08:34 PM

Well, I've done a lot of looking around an I think I'm going to go with a 4" suspension lift with 56" springs in the rear. I don't think the name brand is important, they are all pretty much the same. Rough Country, Skyjacker, Hellcreek etc... I think most of the materials are made by the same people, and sold to these companys to put there name on it. If someone can tell me otherwise from experience, please do. I will go with the one I don't have to pay shipping on (local vendor). Thanks for the imput!

06-24-2003, 03:26 PM	#1
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	Rear Springs How do you know when you need to replace your rear springs? I don't know if I should get new ones, or a shackle flip kit, or both. I want the lift, but do I spend the extra $300 on springs? Will new springs give me the lift witout the flip kit? I tow alot, and it's a 1984. What do you think? __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4

06-26-2003, 07:20 PM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	How much you going to lift? A few of the manufactures have heavy duty springs for the rear, usually around 4". I don't tow but I added an add-a-leaf to my rear spring packs did not get much lift but did stiffen up a bit, but when I'm loaded it rides better. If you only want load carrying capacity you could add bags to each side. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

06-26-2003, 08:34 PM	#3
twxsby Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 81	Well, I've done a lot of looking around an I think I'm going to go with a 4" suspension lift with 56" springs in the rear. I don't think the name brand is important, they are all pretty much the same. Rough Country, Skyjacker, Hellcreek etc... I think most of the materials are made by the same people, and sold to these companys to put there name on it. If someone can tell me otherwise from experience, please do. I will go with the one I don't have to pay shipping on (local vendor). Thanks for the imput! __________________ 84 K-20 Burb 94 Ranger 4X4



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