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Has anyone ever used these or heard anything about them? Since my axle swap, the rear in sits a little lower and im looking to raise it a bit.

 

Looks like a block to me. I'd choose that over a traditional block any day. Since it's only one inch, I can't see it giving you much trouble.

 

It pretty much it a block but it bolts to the leafs spring so they claim its more of a leaf thing.

 

I like it. Good premise. Best of both worlds really. I will also say that I never understood why so may people ASSUME blocks are dangerous or bad as long as you don't get crazy with the amount you lift with them. I personally would not do more than a 2in block, but as said, those aren't really a block, just a short spring.

I would love to lift my truck about an inch in back and front. Wonder if those would work in front? looks like they work in front too, and they are very cheap.

 

They say they are fine on the front. After I do some measurements to make sure they will fit Ill order then and let yall know how they work

 

I believe they will work fine so am ordering the correct set for my truck. When I do the install I am going to service my leaf springs as well.

 

I don't really know if they are dangerous or not in excess, but all the local chevy dealers sell this package on their trucks that includes fender flares, big tires, drop spindles, and something like an 8 inch rear block.

I've always just thought of (large) blocks as being inferior to a spring lift, since you loose articulation. It puzzles me why somebody would spend so much money on a brand new truck, and not get a more comprehensive lift. I suppose those are the same guys who get bed-rugs and caps with roof racks for their bikes too.

Small blocks are good enough that a fair number of models of 4x4 trucks came from the factory with them as a way to use the same leaves on 4x2 and 4x4 trucks.

 

What do you mean by servicing your leaf springs?

 

Basically cleaning them and making sure they are all lined up. And replacing the bushes. Luckily we don't have a rust problem here so they won't need much.