Last week I installed a leveling kit and now the truck sits a tiny bit higher in the front. I hate that so I bought 2 inch lift blocks for the rear. I ordered Ranch 5000s that allow for the lift but the rear shocks wont be here til later this week.

Can I install the blocks without the shocks for a short period of time? Truck is not driven off road.

97 Ram 1500 4x4 5.2.

 

Did you get a block that is 2" taller then the stock block (to replace the stock block entirely), or a 2" block to go on top of the stock block. If the latter, stacking blocks is really not a good idea.

The better option all around is to keep the stock block and put in an add-a-leaf instead.

 

I think it is a two inch block that goes on top on the existing block.

It's funny because I asked the rep (Forum Sponsor) about stacking blocks and he convinced to to get the blocks over the leafs.


Btw, I got the Mopar Air cleaner you have.

 

I would definitely disagree with him.

 

Well, I will definitely research before doing this. Thank you for the advice.

 

I always see blocks that stack like the OP got. Does anyone have a link for a 2" lift block that replaces the stock block

 

I just did the add a leaf, its much better in my opinion, adds to your load limit a little(although it tells you not to haha) and it keeps the full flex of your suspension, and really, a 1.5 or 2 inch add a leaf is less than 100 bucks no matter where you go, I got a fabtech for 80.

 

i would also stay away from stacking blocks, a 2" add on shouldnt be a problem but whenever possible, replace the two blocks with one bigger block. If you cant find one in a book, any custom suspension shop can do it super easy. we used to build them all the time, and thier cheap.

 

Ok, if I have the blocks fabbed 2 inches longer, do I need new rear shocks?

I have them on order but just wondering.

 

its a good idea to keep the shocks the proper length so when the truck is at static height, the shock is in the center of its travel. if you leave the old shocks in you may be running too close to the end of the shock travel.