87 R10 LWB Lift

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Can I just add say 3/4 ton coil springs to front to lift the front or would I have to change anything else. I just want it to sit a little taller. then I might do something to level the rear with the front if have to.
 

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Can I just add say 3/4 ton coil springs to front to lift the front or would I have to change anything else. I just want it to sit a little taller. then I might do something to level the rear with the front if have to.

1 ton big block springs might raise it up a little, but it'll ride rougher. There used to be a company that sold a lift for 2WD Squares, but they are long gone.
 

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There was a thread where a guy had a c20 that had ld coils and changed to c30 hd coils and got a 2 inch lift.
 

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you very much could get some hd, big block or 1 ton springs and raise it some or even spring spacers. The ride will suffer or become harsh either way
 

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no clue on that stuff I really don't think that kit in the link is right thought it looks more like a newer truck kit. It does say c10 though
 

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Alright thank you sir. now just need to get the money then find the right shocks too since itll be taller and mine r bad neways just waiting to make it taller before buy new ones
 

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