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Bought 78 k10 with 35 and a lift kit not sure how much lift frame to axle measures 12 inches has stock steering arm, brake lines and sway bar all stock
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The springs look stock but appear to have a block between the axle and spring, maybe a zero rate type block? What do the shackles look like?
 
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The springs look stock but appear to have a block between the axle and spring, maybe a zero rate type block? What do the shackles look like?
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Shackles look stock
 
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Do stock springs have 4 leafs? Looks like someone added one or two
 
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A stock truck measures 8" between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame so I'd say you have 4" of total lift. Definitely not a stock spring because the top leaf appears to have a part number in yellow on it. Imo, it looks like you have 2"-2.5" (depending on company) lift springs with a 1" Zero Rate lift block.

4" springs don't have a lot of arch but it's noticeable whereas 2"-2.5" are basically flat, this is why I don't think they are 4" springs.
 
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A stock truck measures 8" between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame so I'd say you have 4" of total lift. Definitely not a stock spring because the top leaf appears to have a part number in yellow on it. Imo, it looks like you have 2"-2.5" (depending on company) lift springs with a 1" Zero Rate lift block.

4" springs don't have a lot of arch but it's noticeable whereas 2"-2.5" are basically flat, this is why I don't think they are 4" springs.
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I agree, and the drag link has an angle that looks to be 4" or so of lift. The flatness of the springs threw me off though. I have 3" lift TC EZR and there is a definite arch. I'll try to get a pic later, raining out there now.
 
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Want to raise truck 1 inch or 1 1/2 inch in front , (not 3 inches) trying to decide 4 or 6 inch lift springs truck has 35x12.5x15 on 15x10 rims tire measures 33 1/2 inches on truck
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nvrenuf said:
A stock truck measures 8" between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame so I'd say you have 4" of total lift. Definitely not a stock spring because the top leaf appears to have a part number in yellow on it. Imo, it looks like you have 2"-2.5" (depending on company) lift springs with a 1" Zero Rate lift block.

4" springs don't have a lot of arch but it's noticeable whereas 2"-2.5" are basically flat, this is why I don't think they are 4" springs.
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I think you are spot on.
 
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I think you are spot on.
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A stock truck measures 8" between the top of the axle tube and the bottom of the frame so I'd say you have 4" of total lift. Definitely not a stock spring because the top leaf appears to have a part number in yellow on it. Imo, it looks like you have 2"-2.5" (depending on company) lift springs with a 1" Zero Rate lift block.

4" springs don't have a lot of arch but it's noticeable whereas 2"-2.5" are basically flat, this is why I don't think they are 4" springs.
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I have seen the stock measurement as 9 to 10 Iinches you 100% on the 8 inches?
 
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The measurements really don't matter too much, those springs are basically flat, like a 2.5 inch lift spring. They aren't stock and they aren't 4 inch, that's for certain. That driverside spring has a number that you could look up.
 
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You could do a 4 inch spring and a Zero Rate block to get the extra inch needed. Then those aluminum blocks can be pitched. You will want a raised steering arm too.
 
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kenn said:
I have seen the stock measurement as 9 to 10 Iinches you 100% on the 8 inches?
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8" was the consensus of a big thread on CK5.
 
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Looks like number is 08G13 on spring will check again when daylight
 
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Hopefully this will help a little. I installed new front 4" lift springs on my last truck and a 4" block in back. It had the factory 6 leaf set up in the rear. The upper trim horizontal body line measured 32" from the center line of the axles.

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