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Randy,

Thanks for the support.
The springs on 60 to 66 K trucks are arched up more then the later ones. The hangers are different too. The springs look original, however, did have a spring shop recondition them. They maybe arched up to an 1" to 1 1/2" more then when they came off truck, however, not sure how much arch they lost over their 50 year life.

Also all the weight is off the front end, no body, engine, trans, etc. These trucks originally set higher, then the newer 4x4s. The front rear spring shackles do show a little more arch in front springs as it sits now, with all the weight on them, from completing build they may be back in original position?

These tires also lift it more then the factory stock 15s, without the heavy duty GVW options available for certain 60 to 66 K trucks. Over all these tire lift the truck around 2 inches higher then the standard 15 inch tires. These are about 32" vs 28" for the 15s.

Once it is all back together, the GM Heritage Center, vehical kits information , on ride height, top of cab height will show how close to stock height it is.

Agrees tall is good? The optional 17 and 19 inch wheels are really nice for TALL. Wish I had some of the 17s in 6 lug. Those with optional tires may have been up to 35" tall, as a factory option. They really increased the ground clearance.

The photos above are kind of an estimate, not sure how good the fender was placed, without the cab for alignment. Most interested in seeing that the tires are inside the fender. Going to move them in another inch.

Les