ORD complete lift system for 1986 K30. The build begins. Any help+++

[Vegetta58]

Looked thru every place I can find. Nothing about keeping stock rear springs and doing max lift with shackle flip + whatever else can be done in the rear for lift etc. Absoulutly no body lift though. Then setting up front end with correct spring height and best steering correction option. I plan on contacting ORD today and getting the correct parts list and ordering. I will update this thread with complete details and pics throughout build for everyones reference in the future. If anyone has experiance with this please post to help me. Thanks Mickey

 

[chevymike]

On my first M1010 I did the ORD shackle flip and it worked great and doesn't change the load rating. I believe it was the 2.5" version. I think they also offer a 4" version.

 

[ballencd]

I am needing a little bit larger tire on my M1010. Did you find the 2.5" shackle flip was good for that? Did it affect the ride or steering?

 

[Vegetta58]

I am needing a little bit larger tire on my M1010. Did you find the 2.5" shackle flip was good for that? Did it affect the ride or steering?

Haven't ordered yet. Getting ORD to help me build it to fit 36.5 or 39.5 TSL's. I'll be updating build throughout summer with pic's for everyone's future reference

 

[ballencd]

Thanks for the update. I put 33" tires on it and they fit fine without any suspension changes but I am interested in what your thoughts are after you get the ORD 2.5 flip kit in.

 

[ballencd]

Have you completed this upgrade yet?

 

[Vegetta58]

Okay I got delayed on the ORD lift system order but I am finally pulling the trigger this month. Money is in hand now and the LS 6.0 is at the shop. I'm going to call ORD to help me nail down the parts for the build but if y'all know what to get it sure would help. What I think I know is I'm doing with the 4" rear shackle flip and then basing the rear ORD spring height to level out with the ORD front springs . What actual lift height I will get I have no idea. If you know let me know. Thanks

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Are you keeping stock length springs front and rear?

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I went with hangers from CFM industries that allows the use of 64" springs out back and 56" and mounts in the stock location

 

[Vegetta58]

Not sure about any of it. Finally got the money to throw at it to give it the best possible ride+lift. So input from all is more than welcome

 

[Vegetta58]

Ordered everything today. See attachment for build list. Parts won't be here till mid to end of Jan. I'll start posting pics when we begin

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Ordered everything today. See attachment for build list. Parts won't be here till mid to end of Jan. I'll start posting pics when we begin

Quite the list! Did you see their new extended shock towers for the front? I’d see if they’d add those on and swap shocks accordingly

 

[Vegetta58]

I didn't. Wonder why they didn't mention them when we were walking through the build over the phone. I'll give them a call today and see. Thanks.

 

[Vegetta58]

Response from technician at ORD:

I can add the extended shock mounts but I do not think you would see much benefit from them based on your intended use and application. The extended mounts are most beneficial for lower lift heights where the shock is the travel limiter of the spring, since you will be getting a 7in lift you can fit a long enough shock that it should not limit your spring travel and for what it sounds like you will be using the truck for I Higley doubt you will ever use the full shock travel and require more.