can i safely move spring perch?

[86chevyk20]

Hey guys, can you safley move rear spring perches back a bit more so you could use 56 inch springs?? my truck is supposed to have 52 but i bought 56 2 years ago by mistake and i do not want to spend another $350.


My idea was to pop out the rivets and move the perch what i measured 2 inches further back.

i dont see why it would not, the ride hight you stay the same to.

 

[SlickGTP]

In my experience there are two sets of holes punched into the frame for the different spring lengths. So, I don't think there'd be an issue moving it to the second set of holes if yours has them. Just use grade 8 bolts putting it back together.

 

[Swims350]

cut a slot of x in the rivet head then air chisel/hammer ir off, or grind the heads off or backs and knock them out.

then move it back, drill holes if need be and use grade 8's.

lmc sells grade 8 kits for replacing hangers and we've changed a few and just used bolts and nuts, works just fine.

 

[bucket]

Should be 4 inches back, as was stated, the other set of holes are probably there already.

 

[86chevyk20]

the reason i am doing this is because my rear springs are pushing the shackle wayy to far back to where the spring is resting on it. dont ask me how i missed this for 2 years but its my mistake. I know that the shackle is supposed to stand up straight and my inst haha

 

[J Knight]

That's no problem like the other guys said your frame should have a second set of holes predrilled from the factory.

 

[bigtalljohn13]

just out of curiosity, is there a difference in ride quality between the 52" and 56" springs? any other pros or cons?

 

[Driver4r]

just out of curiosity, is there a difference in ride quality between the 52" and 56" springs? any other pros or cons?

56's are said to have a smoother ride to them. And they will flex easyer

 

[bigtalljohn13]

that's what i was thinking. i have the 56" on my suburban and its very smooth, but of course they are new rough country 4" lift springs