Lift recommendations.

[Strick]

Yeah, that rear shackle looks a bit sketchy! I've seen those offered in the replacement aftermarket fortunately. I just bought a K30 a few weeks back with some rigged up shackles similar to what you have. Hmmm...

 

[Strick]

Here's how the guy's on the east coast of the US did this K30 wrecker.

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[molus]

Here's how the guy's on the east coast of the US did this K30 wrecker.

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Looks all good from here. Mortal enemy of the cable tie.

 

[Strick]

Look how both the front & rear shackles were modded!

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[Strick]

They used this truck like a mule out on the coasts pulling stucks out. The NP205 is even twin-sticked to lock out either the front or rear for maneuvers. Still, IDK if NCDOT would have passed it on inspection. NCDMV sure did...

 

[molus]

Im trying to work out my current lift. Can anyone tell me the stock measurement from axel to chassis on front and rear thanks.

 

[Bextreme04]

Im trying to work out my current lift. Can anyone tell me the stock measurement from axel to chassis on front and rear thanks.

I can't give you a stock measurement... but looks like 4-6" to me. Most likely 4. The front looks like it would only need these to fix it up.
https://www.offroaddesign.com/hd-front-shackle-kit-for-67-91-gm-trucks.html

The rear could be done with just a shackle flip and remove the block.
https://www.offroaddesign.com/catal...for-73-91-gm-square-body-trucks/category/487/

 

[molus]

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I can't give you a stock measurement... but looks like 4-6" to me. Most likely 4. The front looks like it would only need these to fix it up.
https://www.offroaddesign.com/hd-front-shackle-kit-for-67-91-gm-trucks.html

The rear could be done with just a shackle flip and remove the block.
https://www.offroaddesign.com/catal...for-73-91-gm-square-body-trucks/category/487/

I was thinking of doing this for the moment. Seems like shocks and everything else is already there to support 4 inch lift. I just read that the stock height from axel to chassis is 8.5 and I’m at 13.5. Likely I have a 4 inch lift and then they’ve extended shackle for a little extra.
Maybe take a leaf out for a little more flex and softer ride.

 

[Hogger]

Whatever you do it's gonna turn a lot of Kiwi heads. Handsome rig!

 

[molus]

So I’m ordering some HD shackle flips from ORD with Some HD front shackles.
I’m going to take a couple of leaves out and get a local spring shop to reset the height. Hopefully that equals same lift + soft ride and more flex.