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Old 01-03-2012, 08:46 PM
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I've got a 2" leveling kit and my truck sits perfectly level but has lost its rake and looks like its almost leaning back. What size rear blocks should I go with? Also could I maybe go with a 3"aftermarket spacer?
 
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Have you thought about getting an add a leaf? Most likely the rear has lost some height because of the springs sagging. I got a pair for around $45.
 
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Well I had thought about some hellwig helpers because those actually increase load capacity but don't raise the truck that much.
 
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The aal's said they raised The rear 2 inches and increased load carrying capacity by 600 lbs. I didn't measure how much it lifted the rear of mine but it was bulldog and now it has a slight rake. Didn't change the ride much either. I'll get a link to them when I can get on a computer.
 
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get the shackle flip kit from topguncustomz. it around 400 shipped. it will allow ou to remove your rear block entirely and give you about an inch extra lift in the rear of a stock suspension. it also requires no welding. you just cut out you old rivits that hold in your shackle hangers
 
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get the shackle flip kit from topguncustomz. it around 400 shipped. it will allow ou to remove your rear block entirely and give you about an inch extra lift in the rear of a stock suspension. it also requires no welding. you just cut out you old rivits that hold in your shackle hangers
$400!?!?

BDS kit is $200 ish (~4.5" lift)

RuffStuff Specialties has a universal that's like $180 ish
 
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yea but you wont have yo worry about axle wrap or a block popping out. and it drops the from mount aswell. so the axle stays centered in the wheel well.
 
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Here are the aal's- on sale for $35 no less lol. Maybe you could give these a try and if it doesn't raise it enough then put a taller block on.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...+a+leaf&submit=
 
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Now THAT is reasonable pricing!! Good find.
 
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Wont I need new u bolts with the aal's?
 


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