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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Highs (Raising/Lifts) => Topic started by: mpierce9 on March 27, 2016, 04:36:20 pm

Title: 4" suspension lift leaf springs only?
Post by: mpierce9 on March 27, 2016, 04:36:20 pm

Hello - two years ago I replaced the stock worn out shock absorbers with new Rancho RS5000  shocks at all four wheels. I'm interested in a 4" suspension lift and I am curious if I can get away with only purchasing the front and rear leaf springs and continue to use my new(ish) Rancho shocks.


1975 Chevy Blazer 4x4 front and rear leaf springs.

Title: Re: 4" suspension lift leaf springs only?
Post by: AZ87V10 on March 27, 2016, 07:00:47 pm

No. You need longer shocks to compensate for the lift. They're usually broken down by lift size. Like 0 to 2 inches, 2 to 4 inches, etc.

Title: Re: 4" suspension lift leaf springs only?
Post by: Irish_Alley on March 30, 2016, 07:43:36 pm

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=31301.msg262809#msg262809
take a look here, we had one member who talked about buying shocks for a couple different trucks and finding some "stock" numbers that will work