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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: Rocketbear on February 25, 2016, 07:59:46 pm

Title: Front spring flip?
Post by: Rocketbear on February 25, 2016, 07:59:46 pm

Got a lift question.....
So I got a 73 k20....I'm gonna use 4 inch blocks in rear and I'm looking at the front.... (I've never installed  lift before) what if you just flip the springs? They seemed arched downward.....if not what about just lengthining the shackles there attached too? ( I'm a steel fabricator n will be fabing my own parts) would either of these options work? 
Truck doesn't really 4wheel much....but does haul weight time to time.......

Title: Re: Front spring flip?
Post by: enaberif on February 25, 2016, 08:08:38 pm

Neither option will work. Springs only work one way. If you want to lift the front then get proper lift springs.

It is the safest and easiest way.

Title: Re: Front spring flip?
Post by: Rocketbear on February 25, 2016, 08:28:20 pm

Dang....allright...just making sure I wasn't missing anything

Title: Re: Front spring flip?
Post by: enaberif on February 25, 2016, 08:32:53 pm

Stock springs are reverse arched to provide a smooth ride.