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BDC1 · 04-24-2020, 09:46 PM

I've searched with no results at all for 52 inch rear springs on the front of a 67-72 truck. I would think the ride quality itself would be worth the effort. Has anyone out there done this or have any solid input on it?

Chris

**Richard** · 04-25-2020, 01:19 AM

Have a new DIY 4x4 kit for this that I am not going to use. https://diy4x.com/product.php?produc...cat=250&page=1 Let me know if interested. Will post it in the sale forum and give you first dibs.

**special-K** · 04-25-2020, 06:43 AM

Where did you search? Hop on over to the 4x4 & off road forum. I've seen plenty of threads about B52s. They absolutely provide a much smoother ride.

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Where did you search? Hop on over to the 4x4 & off road forum. I've seen plenty of threads about B52s. They absolutely provide a much smoother ride.

Thank you. I'm fairly new to the site and didn't even know about the 4x4 forum.

Chris

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Have a new DIY 4x4 kit for this that I am not going to use. https://diy4x.com/product.php?produc...cat=250&page=1 Let me know if interested. Will post it in the sale forum and give you first dibs.

Message sent

Chris

57taskforce · 04-25-2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BDC1

Thank you. I'm fairly new to the site and didn't even know about the 4x4 forum.

Chris

Welcome to the site! Come visit us in the 4x4 section anytime! There’s tons and tons of good info over there for all GM trucks including stock setups, conversions, and some more hard core purpose built builds.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=30

**special-K** · 04-25-2020, 02:50 PM

Yeah, she's a big site. Scroll on down below the parts boards.

So you are new? Well, welcome to the site! Glad to have you. What are you running?

CG · 04-25-2020, 03:03 PM

Its such a nice kit, I think quite a few members have done it. I wanted it for one of my projects but it gave me too much lift. I think it comes in a 4 and 6 inch lift.

I emailed him twice to see if there was a way to work it so it only added 2.5 but he never responded.

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 03:40 PM

Thanks for the welcomes.

I went to the 4x4 forum. That's what I was looking for. Thank you for the direction.

Current: 1972 k10 custom. 350/465/205 12 bolt/dana44 3.73's limited slip

Plans: big block chevy/nv4500/205 14 bolt/gm dana 60

4 inch lift give or take a little and 33s or 35s.

Typical cruise around with my wife cool old truck.

...and maybe smoke all four tires if threatened.

**Richard** · 04-25-2020, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Its such a nice kit, I think quite a few members have done it. I wanted it for one of my projects but it gave me too much lift. I think it comes in a 4 and 6 inch lift.

I emailed him twice to see if there was a way to work it so it only added 2.5 but he never responded.

The B52 bracket kit itself actually provides no lift at all. Just moves the spring mounting points to allow a longer spring. Kit does not come with springs. The springs you use will determine the amount of lift. Factory rear springs have more arch than front, so yes the vehicle will be lifted.

CG · 04-25-2020, 04:31 PM

6 inch shackles are standard with the kit, but I was told 4 inch were available. So am I understanding something wrong here? When I asked ages ago in the 4x4 area someone told me I would just have to contact manufacturer

**Richard** · 04-25-2020, 04:36 PM

Factory shackles are 4" Going to a 6" shackle will only lift 1" over factory shackle. Longer shackle moves one end of spring. Will lift vehicle half of the difference,

CG · 04-25-2020, 04:40 PM

Well Ill be, Richard where were you when I needed you? lol. Im looking to have approx 2.5 inch lift all the way around on my Burb. I love the ride of the longer springs. I think it makes a pretty big difference.

**Richard** · 04-25-2020, 04:48 PM

Do not want to highjack op's thread to much here. Did you look into Deaver or Atlas replacement leafs? The B52 kit is nice if you have access to a cheap pair of factory rear leafs. It will end up lifting 4"-5" going that way. Now if you go custom leafs with the B52 it is getting more expensive.

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard

Do not want to highjack op's thread to much here. Did you look into Deaver or Atlas replacement leafs? The B52 kit is nice if you have access to a cheap pair of factory rear leafs. It will end up lifting 4"-5" going that way. Now if you go custom leafs with the B52 it is getting more expensive.

Hey there Richard. I back your play completely. We're all supposed to help each other on these boards. I don't mind the hijack at all. I think a lot of people don't realize that the 52s by themselves will yield a solid 4-5 inches of lift depending on the spring pack.

Chris

CG · 04-25-2020, 05:15 PM

Thanks OP. I try not to jack threads, but I felt this would help you too.

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Thanks OP. I try not to jack threads, but I felt this would help you too.

You're welcome. It's always better when we work together.

Chris

BDC1 · 04-25-2020, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Thanks OP. I try not to jack threads, but I felt this would help you too.

You're welcome. It's always better when we work together.

Chris

04-24-2020, 09:46 PM	#1
BDC1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	52 inch front springs I've searched with no results at all for 52 inch rear springs on the front of a 67-72 truck. I would think the ride quality itself would be worth the effort. Has anyone out there done this or have any solid input on it? Chris

04-25-2020, 01:19 AM	#2
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,697	Re: 52 inch front springs Have a new DIY 4x4 kit for this that I am not going to use. https://diy4x.com/product.php?produc...cat=250&page=1 Let me know if interested. Will post it in the sale forum and give you first dibs. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746 Last edited by Richard; 04-25-2020 at 02:50 AM.

04-25-2020, 06:43 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 52 inch front springs Where did you search? Hop on over to the 4x4 & off road forum. I've seen plenty of threads about B52s. They absolutely provide a much smoother ride. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-25-2020, 02:50 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 52 inch front springs Yeah, she's a big site. Scroll on down below the parts boards. So you are new? Well, welcome to the site! Glad to have you. What are you running? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-25-2020, 03:03 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: 52 inch front springs Its such a nice kit, I think quite a few members have done it. I wanted it for one of my projects but it gave me too much lift. I think it comes in a 4 and 6 inch lift. I emailed him twice to see if there was a way to work it so it only added 2.5 but he never responded. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-25-2020, 03:40 PM	#9
BDC1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 19	Re: 52 inch front springs Thanks for the welcomes. I went to the 4x4 forum. That's what I was looking for. Thank you for the direction. Current: 1972 k10 custom. 350/465/205 12 bolt/dana44 3.73's limited slip Plans: big block chevy/nv4500/205 14 bolt/gm dana 60 4 inch lift give or take a little and 33s or 35s. Typical cruise around with my wife cool old truck. ...and maybe smoke all four tires if threatened.

04-25-2020, 04:31 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: 52 inch front springs 6 inch shackles are standard with the kit, but I was told 4 inch were available. So am I understanding something wrong here? When I asked ages ago in the 4x4 area someone told me I would just have to contact manufacturer __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-25-2020, 04:36 PM	#12
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,697	Re: 52 inch front springs Factory shackles are 4" Going to a 6" shackle will only lift 1" over factory shackle. Longer shackle moves one end of spring. Will lift vehicle half of the difference, __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-25-2020, 04:40 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: 52 inch front springs Well Ill be, Richard where were you when I needed you? lol. Im looking to have approx 2.5 inch lift all the way around on my Burb. I love the ride of the longer springs. I think it makes a pretty big difference. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

04-25-2020, 04:48 PM	#14
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,697	Re: 52 inch front springs Do not want to highjack op's thread to much here. Did you look into Deaver or Atlas replacement leafs? The B52 kit is nice if you have access to a cheap pair of factory rear leafs. It will end up lifting 4"-5" going that way. Now if you go custom leafs with the B52 it is getting more expensive. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

04-25-2020, 05:15 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,781	Re: 52 inch front springs Thanks OP. I try not to jack threads, but I felt this would help you too. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291



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