8 inch Lift

[mavtricks71]

Ive been reading old Posts but id still Like Anybody to chime in !! I'm gonna put an 8 inch Lift on my k10....I see so many different ways. Theres Blocks / extra long Hangers / ... I want the truck to still have a Fairly Decent Ride so I'm Wondering if doing a 6 inch Springs and then block it up 2 Inches.... because id Imagine the 6inch springs would still ride a little better that 8 inch .... if Anybodys tested these Routes chime in Thanks!

 

[shiftpro]

Explain in detail what you plan to do with this truck.

 

[shiftpro]

And not to insult you, but how old are you?

 

[Honky Kong jr]

Ive been reading old Posts but id still Like Anybody to chime in !! I'm gonna put an 8 inch Lift on my k10....I see so many different ways. Theres Blocks / extra long Hangers / ... I want the truck to still have a Fairly Decent Ride so I'm Wondering if doing a 6 inch Springs and then block it up 2 Inches.... because id Imagine the 6inch springs would still ride a little better that 8 inch .... if Anybodys tested these Routes chime in Thanks!

That’s how mine is, but add a leaf and shackle flip in the back.

 

[Honky Kong jr]

And not to insult you, but how old are you?

Are you sure????? Lol

 

[shiftpro]

Are you sure????? Lol

There's a difference...
He's talking 8" lift and blocks and a "Decent ride".
This is like 3 decades + old thinking...

 

[Honky Kong jr]

There's a difference...
He's talking 8" lift and blocks and a "Decent ride".
This is like 3 decades + old thinking...

Eww lift blocks.......shackle flip gives 4” and no blocks.

 

[shiftpro]

Eww lift blocks.......shackle flip gives 4” and no blocks.

51" rear springs mounted up front give 6" of lift and no radical arch... mitigating flex.

 

[shiftpro]

Are you listening mavtrick?

 

[mavtricks71]

Explain in detail what you plan to do with this truck.

The Truck will only used on asphalt its not gonna be an offroad Truck, Im deffintly gonna raise it 8 inches but wasnt sure if I should do the 8" Springs, or if perhaps theres an alternative such as 6 inch springs with 2" block or reverse shackles ect. just to provide a little better ride. This is my first time lifting a square body.

 

[mavtricks71]

51" rear springs mounted up front give 6" of lift and no radical arch... mitigating flex.

You will need to school me on 51" springs is that a stock spring size? My square body is new to me ive never owned one in the past so all this is new to me... BTW I am 40 years of Age.

 

[Iowan]

Why so high for asphalt? shackle flip +1.

 

[mavtricks71]

I just really like the 8 inch lift, I knew a guy that bought an 87 Brand and he had an 8" lift installed right after he bought the truck...it's alaways been with me so I finally bought one and now I'm gonna build one.

 

[Iowan]

I just really like the 8 inch lift, I knew a guy that bought an 87 Brand and he had an 8" lift installed right after he bought the truck...it's alaways been with me so I finally bought one and now I'm gonna build one.

My uncle had a 1974 K20 and that's what started me on squares, that's another story though. 6" lift with 35s! My Aunt and Uncle said it was A BEAST in the mud!!!!!!!!

 

[mavtricks71]

6 inch lifts look clean as well...but I love 8"