3/4 ton springs

[Adam1966C10]

Does anyone have any experience installing 3/4 ton spring on a 1/2 ton truck to get a little bit of a lift on it? Wondering if I need different shocks and how the ride is. Wanting to put 15x8 with 31x10.5 tires.

[SkinnyG]

I have 1-ton front springs in a half-ton squarebody, and had to cut a bit more to get it lowered the same, so it "should" sit a bit taller.

Rides fine to me (also have Big 10 leafs in the rear), but ride quality is subjective.

I don't think you'd have a significant change in ride height to warrant longer shocks. But you'd know soon enough....

[rideblue00]

I installed 1966 3/4t springs on my 1966 1/2t without issues. same shocks front and rear.

[Adam1966C10]

I’m wanting to put 31 inch tires on and have a little extra room. How does it ride and how much height did you gain?

[rideblue00]

Adam1966C10, Im sorry to say I dont know any dimensions. However when I did that 25yrs ago, I had no problems. I also had 31" tires and it rode fine and no clearance issues. All stock suspension and brakes at that time. Have you tried it yet?