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Benelli · 03-29-2010, 02:56 PM

I through some add-a-leafs in the back of my truck for some towing capability. It picked it up about two inches.

How could I raise only the front up about two inches?

70 beast · 03-29-2010, 04:33 PM

shackle would work

**Stocker** · 03-29-2010, 04:49 PM

No offense, I have never cared much for longer front shackles. Several years ago I got rear add-a-leafs and replaced my sagging oem front springs with 2 1/2" Skyjacker Softrides. I'm very happy with the results. You'll need longer front shocks though, and as luck would have it, rear shocks turned out to be just right for the slightly lifted front.

bikes&bowties · 03-29-2010, 05:27 PM

add a leaf? or are you going for really cheap?

Benelli · 03-29-2010, 06:59 PM

Well. I was hoping it to keep it under 200$.

Since I jacked the rear up with some free add-a-leafs I'm not looking to spend a bunch of money. I'm not a fan of shackle lifts.

Is it possible to only order the front leaf springs from a lift company? I guess I should ask them lol.

Mr-Jack · 03-29-2010, 07:31 PM

i personally would never do this nor recommend doign this, but in order to get 1" of lift out of a shackle, you have to extend the shackle 2" so to get 2" of lift you would need an 8.5" shackle to replace the front 4.5" shackle. and it's probably gonna put a ton of stress on the bolt and you're probably not gonna wanna do that. i would say just pick up some new springs. save for a couple of months. i just purchased new front springs for 350.

**special-K** · 03-29-2010, 10:24 PM

You can buy front lift springs.You can buy front add-a-leafs,too.

gcsupraman · 03-30-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benelli

I through some add-a-leafs in the back of my truck for some towing capability. It picked it up about two inches.

How could I raise only the front up about two inches?

I just had this done - added a leaf to the front (4 leafs now) and had them re-arched at a spring shop. $300 labor included

-Greg

bikes&bowties · 03-30-2010, 08:25 PM

You could do add a leafs in the front for less than 100 bucks... you;d get about 2 inches of lift....

Eturnit3 · 03-30-2010, 08:39 PM

I just bought 4" superlift springs for $229 (no bushings/anything other than springs)
Bushings were $53 dollars and some change(Part number 315 from orielly). Im not sure you would need any steering correction for a 2" lift... Brake lines could be moved below the frame if necessary. might need a set of u bolts but I doubt it... That's pretty cheap for done right...

Edit: Springs were purchased from summit part #SLF-01-254 for 68-72

**Stocker** · 03-30-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eturnit3

Im not sure you would need any steering correction for a 2" lift... Brake lines could be moved below the frame if necessary. might need a set of u bolts but I doubt it...

Only thing I needed with my 2 1/2" Softrides was longer shocks... no changes to steering or brakes. It's been years, but I *think* I used new u-bolts (supplied), though the old ones would have worked okay.

**special-K** · 03-30-2010, 09:34 PM

Add-a-leafs with level you up for under $100,since that`s what`s in the back and cheapest is your goal.

Benelli · 03-30-2010, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Add-a-leafs with level you up for under $100,since that`s what`s in the back and cheapest is your goal.

alright and i could just get them from just about any parts store? or is this a summit or jegs type of thing?

**special-K** · 03-31-2010, 10:31 PM

I think Rancho makes some.Probably a parts store.I like 4wd places over Summit or Jegs...like 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers.

dave666693 · 04-01-2010, 10:06 PM

my front springs are sagging making the front end low. Will an add a leaf in the front correct the sagging springs or just add 2 inches like advertized?

msgross · 04-01-2010, 10:10 PM

get the long add-a-leafs though... the short one's will be very stiff

options
1. zero-rate leaf for 1" - ORD
2. 6" shackle for 1"ish - I have some for sale cheap
3. add-a-leaf from Rancho
4. new leaf springs
5. blocks - just kidding

03-29-2010, 02:56 PM	#1
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Lifting only the front... I through some add-a-leafs in the back of my truck for some towing capability. It picked it up about two inches. How could I raise only the front up about two inches? __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

03-29-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
70 beast Certified Hobbiest Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 384	Re: Lifting only the front... shackle would work __________________ my jimmy build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352536

03-29-2010, 04:49 PM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,731	Re: Lifting only the front... No offense, I have never cared much for longer front shackles. Several years ago I got rear add-a-leafs and replaced my sagging oem front springs with 2 1/2" Skyjacker Softrides. I'm very happy with the results. You'll need longer front shocks though, and as luck would have it, rear shocks turned out to be just right for the slightly lifted front. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 03-29-2010 at 04:51 PM.

03-29-2010, 05:27 PM	#4
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Lifting only the front... add a leaf? or are you going for really cheap?

03-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#5
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: Lifting only the front... Well. I was hoping it to keep it under 200$. Since I jacked the rear up with some free add-a-leafs I'm not looking to spend a bunch of money. I'm not a fan of shackle lifts. Is it possible to only order the front leaf springs from a lift company? I guess I should ask them lol. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

03-29-2010, 07:31 PM	#6
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: Lifting only the front... i personally would never do this nor recommend doign this, but in order to get 1" of lift out of a shackle, you have to extend the shackle 2" so to get 2" of lift you would need an 8.5" shackle to replace the front 4.5" shackle. and it's probably gonna put a ton of stress on the bolt and you're probably not gonna wanna do that. i would say just pick up some new springs. save for a couple of months. i just purchased new front springs for 350. __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

03-29-2010, 10:24 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lifting only the front... You can buy front lift springs.You can buy front add-a-leafs,too. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-30-2010, 08:25 PM	#9
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Lifting only the front... You could do add a leafs in the front for less than 100 bucks... you;d get about 2 inches of lift....

03-30-2010, 08:39 PM	#10
Eturnit3 Bloodied Knuckles Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 273	Re: Lifting only the front... I just bought 4" superlift springs for $229 (no bushings/anything other than springs) Bushings were $53 dollars and some change(Part number 315 from orielly). Im not sure you would need any steering correction for a 2" lift... Brake lines could be moved below the frame if necessary. might need a set of u bolts but I doubt it... That's pretty cheap for done right... Edit: Springs were purchased from summit part #SLF-01-254 for 68-72 Last edited by Eturnit3; 03-30-2010 at 08:43 PM.

03-30-2010, 09:34 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lifting only the front... Add-a-leafs with level you up for under $100,since that`s what`s in the back and cheapest is your goal. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-31-2010, 10:31 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lifting only the front... I think Rancho makes some.Probably a parts store.I like 4wd places over Summit or Jegs...like 4 Wheel Parts Wholesalers. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-01-2010, 10:06 PM	#15
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Lifting only the front... my front springs are sagging making the front end low. Will an add a leaf in the front correct the sagging springs or just add 2 inches like advertized? __________________ 67 C20/ 68 C10 stepside/inline 250--current project 71 GMC 4x4 70 Blazer project-Zombie assault vehicle 67 4x4 Burb

04-01-2010, 10:10 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Lifting only the front... get the long add-a-leafs though... the short one's will be very stiff options 1. zero-rate leaf for 1" - ORD 2. 6" shackle for 1"ish - I have some for sale cheap 3. add-a-leaf from Rancho 4. new leaf springs 5. blocks - just kidding __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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