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tallhoedude · 01-04-2008, 04:58 AM

i need some help with a measurement from a stock k5.
i need to know the distance from the top of the front axle tube to the bottom of the frame rail.somewhere around the leafspring perch.just trying to figure how much lift ive got going before i put the body back on.
thanks in advance for the help.

ps mine is now sitting at around 30" between axle tube to frame,im thinking thats about 21" of lift but want to compare to a stocker.thanks
andy

1969k10stepside · 01-04-2008, 06:19 AM

Andy,I don't have the lift on mine yet so I'll check if I get out to the shop today.

jaros44sr · 01-04-2008, 06:21 AM

Mine is easily accessible, but it has a 4" lift. LMK J.

1969k10stepside · 01-04-2008, 06:29 AM

Top of the axle tube to bottom of the frame looks like 7.5 inches with 36 years of sagging of the springs..It's 10 degrees out with below 0 wind chill...Brrr.I'm ready for summer.

tallhoedude · 01-04-2008, 06:42 AM

Cool,thanks For The Help,looks Like My 50"ers Should Fit Fine.if Not Well Just Go Bigger Tillthey Do Fit.

Yeah,its F-n Cold Here Today,glad My Shop Has A Big Heater!!

01-04-2008, 04:58 AM	#1
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	need help w/k5 measurement i need some help with a measurement from a stock k5. i need to know the distance from the top of the front axle tube to the bottom of the frame rail.somewhere around the leafspring perch.just trying to figure how much lift ive got going before i put the body back on. thanks in advance for the help. ps mine is now sitting at around 30" between axle tube to frame,im thinking thats about 21" of lift but want to compare to a stocker.thanks andy __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

01-04-2008, 06:19 AM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: need help w/k5 measurement Andy,I don't have the lift on mine yet so I'll check if I get out to the shop today.

01-04-2008, 06:21 AM	#3
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,432	Re: need help w/k5 measurement Mine is easily accessible, but it has a 4" lift. LMK J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-04-2008, 06:29 AM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: need help w/k5 measurement Top of the axle tube to bottom of the frame looks like 7.5 inches with 36 years of sagging of the springs..It's 10 degrees out with below 0 wind chill...Brrr.I'm ready for summer. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-04-2008 at 06:30 AM.

01-04-2008, 06:42 AM	#5
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: need help w/k5 measurement Cool,thanks For The Help,looks Like My 50"ers Should Fit Fine.if Not Well Just Go Bigger Tillthey Do Fit. Yeah,its F-n Cold Here Today,glad My Shop Has A Big Heater!! __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"



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