Rear Lift Blocks: Sizes and Materials
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Rear Lift Blocks: Sizes and Materials
I did some searching and couldn't find this answer.
Are there smaller than the 2 1/4" block for the 4wd? I measured mine today, and it was slightly larger than 2", so I was thinking... does the Edge model have a 1" block?
Also, I noticed that the factory block is made of cast iron. I realize that aluminum is too soft, but is steel really necessary?
INFO: I'm considering lowering the back of my XLT 4wd 1" to help level it out. I have already cranked the bars 1 1/2" in front.
Are there smaller than the 2 1/4" block for the 4wd? I measured mine today, and it was slightly larger than 2", so I was thinking... does the Edge model have a 1" block?
Also, I noticed that the factory block is made of cast iron. I realize that aluminum is too soft, but is steel really necessary?
INFO: I'm considering lowering the back of my XLT 4wd 1" to help level it out. I have already cranked the bars 1 1/2" in front.
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Originally Posted by 91redranger
Lift the front with sapcers if you can. Seems to me like your goin backwards lowering it.
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AALs are out of the question, because the rear is already stiff enough.
Drop Shackles are an idea but... I thought that the stock springs, or any leaf spring, needed a certain amount of expansion room for when its compressed. If I shorten the shackle, couldn't that bind up the spring?
I looked at Summit Racing. Belltech has a 1" kit, although I don't know if the u-bolts are the correct diameter, and Superlift sells a 1.5" kit.
Drop Shackles are an idea but... I thought that the stock springs, or any leaf spring, needed a certain amount of expansion room for when its compressed. If I shorten the shackle, couldn't that bind up the spring?
I looked at Summit Racing. Belltech has a 1" kit, although I don't know if the u-bolts are the correct diameter, and Superlift sells a 1.5" kit.
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Originally Posted by RangerJustin
take out the block and use the shackle...there are two settings on the shackle to use
So remove 2" block, and intall 1" lift shackles. Netting approx. 1" drop. NICE!
So where can I buy the U-bolts, or does someone want to swap stock for rear 4wd ones? Blocks and all....
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