Help identify amounted of lift?? If possible

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Alright guys i got my k10, came lifted and had 33's super swampers but now i put some 35's mickey thompsons and it doesnt rub or anything and i can lock wheels to each other side without rubbing. But i just want to know how much lift i got and if ya can tell me if it has the shackle flip done already? I want to lift hogher bit not too high as i already have to hop in right now. I did measure the blocks under leaf springs which are 3" in height and the rear has a total of 6 leafs whereas the front has only 3 leafs. Also there isnt a body lift as they look factory and can tell they arent aftermarket. Included are pics. I mean it barely fits under my carport that is 8ft tall from ground to 2x6 beams that run horizontal for support but im just curious.
Thanks for your help and please no smart remarks as im new to lifted trucks. Thanks
 

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My guess is 6 or so but jus comparing to my 87 3/4
 

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This is 7 on 35s
 

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Stock front springs with a thick add-a-leaf and BLOCKS! Blocks in the front is a big no-no and it's not safe. Blocks on the rear is OK.
 

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Id guess a 4" lift. Doesn't look like 6 IMO. If you got 3" blocks and another inch in spring in the front, then back might be a little higher.
You should be able to find some threads on here for the proper springs in the front to maintain the same height and get rid of the blocks, lots of options for front lift springs. Im going to guess 3 leafs in the back is original. Somebody will know how many leafs the original rear springs came stock for an 85 K10.
 
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good eye bucket. get rid of those front blocks asap. highdesertranger
 

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Looks like its about 4".

I wouldnt trust the blocks in the front.

Also, what's going on with that front ubolt on the pumpkin? Was a piece of rod welded to it? If so, be aware that the welding may have greatly diminished the strength of that ubolt.

Check those front springs as well, looks like they have been warped near the shackle. Would have happened if the block was installed and the add a leaf was to support the damage done to the spring pack
 

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