K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wedgemon · 04-26-2007, 03:40 PM

K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap.

I’ve been consider returning my 73 K5 Blazer to stock height. It’s currently got a 4 inch lift. My question for you guys is – can I swap the K5 lifted suspension to my 80 K10 Long bed and the K10 standard suspension to the K5. Or will there be spring length issues?

I’m obviously trying to cheap out and save a trip and money at the junkyard.

Also, is there a link or site that notes standard spring lengths?

Thanks!
- Dave

kevinr1970 · 04-26-2007, 05:41 PM

I think the Blazers/Suburbans have the same length rear springs while the trucks are different.
I think...
But if the rear is a block lift you should be OK.

**Zoomad75** · 04-27-2007, 11:19 AM

As long as its a K10 the springs will swap right over. The 3/4 tons and up had the longer rear springs that wouldn't work on a K5.

The rear springs on the K5 and the K10 should measure out to 52". The front springs on k5's, K10's, K20's and K30's are all the same length, they just hold different wieghts.

Just make sure you go out and buy 16 new u-bolts. You don't want to reuse the old ones.

04-26-2007, 03:40 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. I’ve been consider returning my 73 K5 Blazer to stock height. It’s currently got a 4 inch lift. My question for you guys is – can I swap the K5 lifted suspension to my 80 K10 Long bed and the K10 standard suspension to the K5. Or will there be spring length issues? I’m obviously trying to cheap out and save a trip and money at the junkyard. Also, is there a link or site that notes standard spring lengths? Thanks! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

04-26-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. I think the Blazers/Suburbans have the same length rear springs while the trucks are different. I think... But if the rear is a block lift you should be OK. __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

04-27-2007, 11:19 AM	#3
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: K5 Lifted to K10 stock suspension swap. As long as its a K10 the springs will swap right over. The 3/4 tons and up had the longer rear springs that wouldn't work on a K5. The rear springs on the K5 and the K10 should measure out to 52". The front springs on k5's, K10's, K20's and K30's are all the same length, they just hold different wieghts. Just make sure you go out and buy 16 new u-bolts. You don't want to reuse the old ones. __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper



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