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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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So...I have a 2.5 inch leveler in the front, and a 1.5 inch add a leaf in the rear...I want to just get a little more out of the rear to bring it up with the front again...does anyone know of any good way to do it, just a small amount more, like 1/2 an inch to an inch...any good somewhat cheaper ways of doing it, I want a block if possible, but I dont want a block addition, I want a larger block, I dont like the idea of stacking blocks...
 
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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go to your closest auto parts store and get lifting blocks. get the kit. they range from i think 1" to 4" lift blocks and come with the longer u bolts and u just put in between the leafs and axle. its really cheap and easy to install. they also make them in plates instead of blocks. the plates just have a smaller lift. just check at your local parts store and they should have some.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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Like I said though...I really dont want to stack...I hear some bad things about it, does anyone else have any other info on that, or anything to make me feel more comfortable with stacking?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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i have seen blocks that had to be at least 2.5 or 3 inches. i will see if i can find some.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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find a local custom 4x4 shop, they can usually make blocks to whatever height you want, i used to do them all the time. you could add-a-leaf as well, a little more involved but it will give you what you looking for
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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the ones i saw were stacked. but definitely consider what helms said. add a leaf is a great way to go.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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I already have the add a leaf... I have 1.5 inches of added leaf, thats why I want a block to just edge out a little more height, I only want like an inch or so tops... I just want to be able to get that back end up in the air a little more again...
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 05:10 PM
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then go buy a block thats an inch taller than the one you already have.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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or get the springs re-arched, its way more expensive but it an option
 
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 07:42 PM
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then go buy a block thats an inch taller than the one you already have.

Thats your best bet. You should be able two buy one somewhere.
 
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