75 k10 lift kit

[davy jones]

Hey, I'm new to this forum. I have a 75 k10, it came with a 6-inch rough country lift kit, however, I'd like to bring it down to about 3-4 inches. My question is can I keep the leaf springs from the 6-inch lift kit and just replace the shocks or will I need to just buy a new kit entirely?

 

[nvrenuf]

The shocks only dampen movement so they do not effect ride hide. If you want to lower it you will basically need a new kit because you'll need lower springs plus the existing shocks will probably be too long. Also watch out for the steering linkage and driveshafts as they may (should) have been modified for the 6" lift.

 

[Bextreme04]

Also watch out for the steering linkage and driveshafts as they may (should) have been modified for the 6" lift.

This is super important to a good driving lifted truck. If the wheels are straight ahead and the truck is at normal ride height, the steering drag link from the steering box arm to the arm on the axle should be completely parallel to the ground. If it is angled up or down you will get lots of bump steer every time you hit even the smallest bump in the road.

Hey, I'm new to this forum. I have a 75 k10, it came with a 6-inch rough country lift kit, however, I'd like to bring it down to about 3-4 inches. My question is can I keep the leaf springs from the 6-inch lift kit and just replace the shocks or will I need to just buy a new kit entirely?

Like John said, you will need to modify the spring or other items to lower the lift. Sometimes you can just remove leaves form the spring pack to bring it down some and soften the ride. Often the cheap lift kits will use blocks in the back. If that's what was done, you can sometimes just remove the block and install a shackle flip instead.

 

[Craig 85]

You may be able to remove some of the front leaves. The problem you may run into once the spring relaxes from removing extra leaves, it may be too long and the rear spring eye will be too close or sitting on the frame preventing shackle movement.

 

[davy jones]

Thanks for all the help guys! I think I'll probably just end up buying a new kit for simplicity's sake. Which would you recommend, springs or blocks? Also, do you think I would need to buy new drive shafts or could I just get them grinded down to fit?

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4 Inch Lift Kit | RR Blocks | Chevy/GMC C10/K10 C15/K15 Truck/Half-Ton Suburban/Jimmy (73-76)

4 Inch Lift Kit | RR Blocks | Chevy/GMC C10/K10 C15/K15 Truck/Half-Ton Suburban/Jimmy (73-76)

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