78 chevy lifting question

96Z71asskicker · April 4, 2004

Well My project is to lift a 78 3/4 regular cab long box for as cheap as possible. In the back I already flipped the shackels, but only gained 3-4 in. of lift. I know I can put a block in the back, but nothing bigger then 5in. Now for the front It's looking like i need to just order some lift springs, but is there any way to do some sort of shackel work on the front. I think i could make my own, but I'm wondering if the best bet is to just order new springs.

Chris97K1500 · April 5, 2004

How cheap is cheap for you? Do you want blocks in the back or completely new springs? Personally if I had the $$ I'd go with completely new springs front and rear. On a budget, blocks. My dad and I installed a 6" Genuine Suspension lift from 4WheelParts for $326 on an 83 GMC High Sierra. They also had a 4" for $296, an 8" for $396, these kits came with rear blocks. But if you want completely new springs front and rear, with no blocks, 4" $496, 6" $566, 8" $664, and a 10/12" for $899. One other thing, some trucks back then came with longer than normal 52" Rear Springs. The 56" rear spring. Try 4Wheelparts.com, I know that ProComp sells individual springs for around $130 ea., both in the 52" and 56". If you have any other questions, let me know, Chris.

96Z71asskicker · April 6, 2004

Thanks for the reply. It's not so much the back that i need help with it's the front. I'd buy new springs, but this is a strickly mud truck and once it breaks I won't fix it. (bought the truck Cheap) I'm just wondering with the front if there's any way to Jimmy rig a lift on that with all the other steering and what not still able to work.