Multiple shock kits for k2500 suburban

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Frankenchevy

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I like this idea. Is there any kits out there at least for the mounting points that would make me the set up you’re talking about?
For the spring or airbags?

This is what I run on my trucks:
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Top bracket/airbag attaches on the frame side of the truck as normal. The bottom of the bag doesn’t attach on the axle side as it normally would. This cradle attaches to the axle side bracket. It cradles the bag under load. But allows separation under droop.

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If you are referring to the flip kit for the springs, there are several kits. Look at ORD for starters. Converts your rear spring shackle from a tension shackle to a compression shackle. It’ll allow you to run a flatter spring. Other option to achieve this in part or whole, is a lift block. You can run a combination of both in the rear, but no blocks in the front.

For the front you can get custom leafs which will be about $1000 for the pair. Others have run tuff country EZ rides and liked them. Either way, a 6” lift spring will have quite a bit of curvature and not flex as easily as a 2-4” lift spring.
 

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One idea you might look at since you mention a stepping stone to coilovers is mounting a 2.5" coilover shock but not using the coil mounting hardware. This can get you to a point that linking the truck and using the shock as a coilover is that much easier. Coilovers are just a 2.5" shock with mounting hardware so they can absolutely be used by themselves. That said, the mounting is going to be a lot more complicated than a bolt on dual shock setup but when you're done you've done a lot of the hard work involved in a coilover swap. If that's the direction you're leaning, it's a great way to start.
 

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