77 shortbox lift ideas

[Chevalade]

I actually just got that same lift. Comes with all the bolts and parts. Pretty decent for the price. But the front springs are way stiff, you will either want a diesel or a big block on them. I am ditching the rear blocks and using the shackle flip kit from DIY4X. Also got the zero rate blocks, just in case I wanted a lil more lift.

I am prolly going to go with crossover steering, as the stock has bumpsteer. (buddy just did his and has bad bumpsteer)

I shoulda bought the sway bar drop, but will prolly make a drop/disconnect setup.

Shocks are decent, nothing special. I bought some very slightly used bilstein 7100 remote reservoirs. Will run the RC's till I can get longer shock towers (ford).

[77chevyshortbox]

this shackle flip kit, what exactly is it called, and how much does it go for you think. plus if i flip the shackles and say throw some leaf springs in there could i get by fitting 36's, the truck has no springs or coils in the front, just leafs and a single shock. thanks for the help guys

[4x4orbust]

this kit: http://diy4x.com/cart/index.php?route=product/product&path=24&product_id=125

you can buy longer shackles to get a 6" lift out of it.

[krafty33]

I just put a 4" rough country kit in mine with new springs all around. I put 35X12.5X15 tires on mine. I have to do very little trimming on the fenders. I understand you are looking at the 6" so 36's shouldn't be a problem. If money is the issue, hold of and get the kit with all new springs. I am glad I did.

[77chevyshortbox]

so this shackle kit will lift my rear end. then what exactly do i do to the front end?

[4x4orbust]

you would have to buy some 6" lift front leafs, (to match the rear), a dropped pitman arm (or drag link) for the 6" lift, and then drop the sway bar to match the lift.   none of thee are hard to do, just time consuming if it's your first time.   if the truck is going to be driven on the street, the sway bar is a necessity. 

[77chevyshortbox]

on roughcountry theres an adjustable drag link, would that work for the pitman arm drop?

[Irish_Alley]

I would go with new springs due to you old ones are prob 33 years old. And worn out its only a couple hundred more

[77chevyshortbox]

my truck doesnt have springs. just leafs

[VileZambonie]

my truck doesnt have springs. just leafs

Do you mean like this?
Cuz otherwise leaf springs are springs.

[Irish_Alley]

If leaf springs are leafs what does that make spring leafs

[77chevyshortbox]

lol i thought you meant coils sorry.

[big trucker]

you could save a little do a 4 inch life front springs rear blocks raised steering arm longer shocks make brackets to lower the brake lines using the stock lines and put a 2 inch body lift in