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09-20-2015, 10:16 PM | #1 |
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Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
I can't quite seem to get a good answer about this, ive got a 69 4x4, stock height and the front end has been looking a little low for my liking lately. ive got the 2 leaf springs on each side, and i was wondering if replacing them would be a good way to add just a little more height, because i don't want to mess around with lifts. could i upgrade to the 3 leafs in front, for the effect I'm looking for?
thanks guys, if anyone can refer me to where i could find these replacements that would be most appreciated. thanks!! |
09-20-2015, 10:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
the blue truck is mine, currently. 3/4 ton
the green trucks height is close to what I'm looking for, perhaps a small bit lower |
09-20-2015, 10:30 PM | #3 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
if the front leafs are original. im sure they are sagging. so even replacing to the same should bring it up a little.
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09-21-2015, 12:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
If the axle is under the leafs you can add a block. I don't have a 4x4 so I have no idea if the leafs are over or under the axle
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09-21-2015, 01:03 AM | #5 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
Not on the front end... That's a recipe for disaster while driving down the road.
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09-21-2015, 01:21 AM | #6 | |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
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I would buy a complete quality 2.5" lift kit if it were mine. It is mild and will achieve the look you are after without any dramatic effects on suspension geometry.
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09-21-2015, 01:26 AM | #7 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
I was actually contemplating the same advice but the op said he wanted to stay away from lift kits. I agree 2.5" will get you what you want.
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09-21-2015, 02:15 AM | #8 | |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
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Any suggestions? Also to the OP don't be deceived the SWB can play tricks on your eyes appearing to have a different stance too. NO doubt the years and miles on your original springs could use some love I have a long bed as well and the stance always looks different to me compared to a swb Good luck and keep us posted as to what you do and how it turns out |
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09-21-2015, 02:56 PM | #9 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
You say the blue truck is your 3/4 ton. I count six lugs...???
At any rate, one more vote for sagging front springs, replace with new 2.5" springs. In fact that's what I did several years ago and have never regretted it. I used Skyjacker Softrides. No changes needed except for longer front shocks. Stock rear shocks are the correct length, extended and compressed.
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09-21-2015, 04:11 PM | #10 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
I replaced mine and it was a two leaf and purchased the two leaf that i thought would give me just a little more height cause they would be new, but nope it looked the same after installed. Had to do bushings anyway. Go with an extra leaf to get a little more height.
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09-21-2015, 07:40 PM | #11 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
Are there not spring shops anymore? You used to be able to get your springs rearched.
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09-21-2015, 09:04 PM | #12 |
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Re: Will replacing front leaf springs add any height?
You can add a zero rate spring from ORD, adds 1" without changing ride. Or an add-a-leaf, use the long one, and you'll have an HD suspension setup like my 68 K-10 did from factory.
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
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