lift leafs better than blocks?

[QuakerShaker4242]

Hey im looking into trying to get more articulation and better off road performance out of my rear end and even a better ride on the streets. right now i have 4" lift leafs under my stock leafsprings. is it worth it to pay the money for some skyjacker 4" leaf springs? i would think it would allow more mobility for the rearend. what are the benefits of having leafs rather than blocks?


thanks,

Cody

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Adding taller blocks adds leverage and causes axle wrap. I'd go with extended shackles and lift springs if you want a better ride and more flex.

 

[QuakerShaker4242]

Adding taller blocks adds leverage and causes axle wrap. I'd go with extended shackles and lift springs if you want a better ride and more flex.

is there anywhere that i can buy the extended shackles? or do they need to be made?

 

[martin]

longer leafs will give you more articulation and a better ride.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

is there anywhere that i can buy the extended shackles? or do they need to be made?

Look up belltech 6400 shackles, they are listed as chevy lowering shackles, but because of the design of the rear shackle set up on rangers it will provide about 1.5-1.75" of lift.

 

[TRX501RYAN]

ill be posting pic of my current build up.. heres the link, explorer leafs and bell tech shackles, ill have the height gain hopefully this week or early next


link, 2nd page for this setup

 

[compaqeo]

ill be posting pic of my current build up.. heres the link, explorer leafs and bell tech shackles, ill have the height gain hopefully this week or early next


link, 2nd page for this setup

you didnt post link by the way

 

[UrbanRedneckKid]

Do a 64" GM spring swap. More travel, lift, smooth ride, cheaper, but a little more work.

Get a set of OEM leaves from a 88-98 GM 1/2 ton. Junkyards are cheap.
Move the front hangers forward 6"
Put in the Beltech shackles

 

[TRX501RYAN]

oops here ya go

http://therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=469836#post469836


still havnt got any measurements hopefully by next week i will