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hello everyone , i have a 1939 1.5 ton chevy truck , any one have ideas how to raise the front by 2 inches . i like the look when i put a jack under the frame and raised it 2 inches . thank you 1pete1

I see blocks between the spring and axles all the time on trucks for lift but that is on the rear. You may be able to do the same on the front, but that may change the steering a bit. You could also try having the springs re-arc'd or having new ones made. (Gitts springs in auburn woud do that). I have also made custom spring hangers and longer shackles to raise the vehicle a bit. (did that on my Willys Wagon as well as my 59 Suburban)

Longer shackles would be the easiest and cheapest if they are standard holes. If they are tapered holes, then blocks under the springs would be the way to go.

To get a full 2" lift, you would need shackles 4" longer than original. I don't recall if the shackles are on the front or rear of the leaf springs, if on the front, it may make it real squirrelly driving it down the road! If at the back, it may make it a bit harder to turn. If going that route, I would lengthen both the stationary end and the shackle.