Block Spacers?

[gregstukey]

Do you guys know a good manufacturer of the spacers that go inbetween the axle and the leafs? Im looking for a set of 3" blocks....

Thanks

-G

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

if your going to run a set of 3" blocks, i hope you plan to remove the factory 2" blocks first. stacking blocks is a huge no-no.

rather than blocks, i would highly reccomend doing something like lift shackles and/or add-a-leafs. these will give you a better ride, less axle wrap, and better off-road performance than blocks.

if your dead set on blocks, they can be had from just about anywhere. check ebay or any of the major lift manufacturers web sites.

 

[gregstukey]

I would remove the 2" spacer the truck came with. So you think shackles are the way to go? Are they just bolt and play? or anything else I need to pay attention to when lifting the rear (shock length?) Im just trying to gain a couple inches of clearance for now to make room for bigger tires. I have not done too much off roading.

Question about torsion bar cranking. Does having my truck aligned correct the camber issue when cranking the torsion bars? or can I correct the camber on my own?

thanks,
-G

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

belltech shackles are a simple (that is, if your hardware isnt rusted solid) bolt-in affair. IIRC, they lift the rear about 2". i would definitely go this route if your only looking for a few inches of lift.

there are guys that have cranked the t-bars and not had the truck aligned afterwards...but you should really take it in and have it aligned to prevent any tire wear issues in the future.

your stock shocks, brake hoses, etc should be alright for a 2" lift.

 

[gregstukey]

so the alignment will take care of the camber issue?

Thanks so much for the help...

-G

 

[Wicked_Sludge]

yep. crank the t-bars then get it aligned and youll be golden