Can anyone ID this suspension setup?

[Chevrolado]

So I have what looks to be a modified lift setup on my 1977 K10 that I'm trying to gain as much info as I can for.
The RPO sheet does say it came with option "F60" for "Heavy Duty Front Spr" but aside from that, I've seen plenty of other signs indicating this could be custom fab sort of setup.
Quad shocks up front, mounted on one level bracket. Leaf setup in the rear has an additional bracket and traction bar setup above it.

Anyone have info they can share? Seen things like this before?

Thanks in advance.

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[Bloodhound1981]

For the rear, that is a traction bar for reducing axle wrap and wheel hop. I have them, I've never seen anyone else with them before. I can tell you they are simple but they work! https://buytuffcountry.com/tuff-cou...qdqLGXXQb7hYFvofeZ8tqtlTWda5pYtQDSaBCrghRqjeN

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[squaredeal91]

Dual shock setup up front, Looks aftermarket. My 78 k10 has that added. Rear is pretty interesting traction setup. Looks interesting like maybe just Whitney

 

[bucket]

Those front springs are lift springs. The front dual shock brackets are aftermarket, a few companies made (or make) them. Tuff Country still offers them. Tuff Country used to offer those rear traction bars too, but they are not on the website anymore.

 

[Chevrolado]

Those front springs are lift springs. The front dual shock brackets are aftermarket, a few companies made (or make) them. Tuff Country still offers them. Tuff Country used to offer those rear traction bars too, but they are not on the website anymore.

Sweet. Seems like the consensus! Good info. Thanks everyone

 

[Frankenchevy]

FWIW, shocks are much better than they were back in the day. The dual shocks aren’t really necessary. You could revert the truck to its original condition and achieve a nice ride with single shocks.

 

[Chevrolado]

FWIW, shocks are much better than they were back in the day. The dual shocks aren’t really necessary. You could revert the truck to its original condition and achieve a nice ride with single shocks.

Yeah, might be a good route to go. Although I do like the looks of the dual shocks. hah.

 

[squaredeal91]

Could just drill a hole in one shock on each side and have dummies. Even if you get new ones you can paint the dummies to match whatever shocks you get. My friend did that to his truck for ride quality but wanted the look.

 

[Chevrolado]

Could just drill a hole in one shock on each side and have dummies. Even if you get new ones you can paint the dummies to match whatever shocks you get. My friend did that to his truck for ride quality but wanted the look.

Thinkin outside the box there. I like it. Hmm...

 

[Bloodhound1981]

Those front springs are lift springs. The front dual shock brackets are aftermarket, a few companies made (or make) them. Tuff Country still offers them. Tuff Country used to offer those rear traction bars too, but they are not on the website anymore.

Tuff Country 10795 Rear Traction Bars

Enhance traction with Tuff Country 10795 rear traction bars for trucks, reducing axle hop and wrap with durable powder coating and all mounting hardware.

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[bucket]

Tuff Country 10795 Rear Traction Bars

Enhance traction with Tuff Country 10795 rear traction bars for trucks, reducing axle hop and wrap with durable powder coating and all mounting hardware.

buytuffcountry.com

Well dammit! I couldn't find them earlier! Just for the later trucks. They are bookmarked now, lol.

 

[Chevrolado]

Nice! Let's get more people running these things. hah

 

[squaredeal91]

I need a set!

 

[Camar068]

Don't think the OP would mind a lil hijack, why are the rear shocks in different directions forwards/backwards? Always wondered.

If it does bother OP, I'll delete.

 

[bucket]

Don't think the OP would mind a lil hijack, why are the rear shocks in different directions forwards/backwards? Always wondered.

If it does bother OP, I'll delete.

To combat wheel hop.

Another example would be the '67 Camaro. They did not have "staggered" shocks. But starting in '68 they did have staggered shocks, to help lessen the tendency to wheel hop in low traction situations.