I need some advise Is my truck level or a wheelie machine.
Champion
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From: Ft Campbell, KY/TN
I stacked the blocks on my 1996. Then 2 years later, they started shifting and the U-bolts loosened. My rearend was wobbling!!!!
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From: Bay Area California
I had a 3 inch in the front and a block lift and it just made it bumpy as all hell. so if i were you either get a leveling kit/ add a leaf or new lift leaf springs for the rear.
To put see for your self just take a tape measure and see the difference between the ground and the cab behind the front tire. and the height of the bed and the ground in front of the back tire. Dont forget to have the same tire pressure in all 4 for more accurate measurement.
That is also a good way to see if you have a weak/sagging spring
Remember to measure off of areas that cant be uneven like a bumper were one side can be lower than the other
To put see for your self just take a tape measure and see the difference between the ground and the cab behind the front tire. and the height of the bed and the ground in front of the back tire. Dont forget to have the same tire pressure in all 4 for more accurate measurement.
That is also a good way to see if you have a weak/sagging spring
Remember to measure off of areas that cant be uneven like a bumper were one side can be lower than the other
Champion
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Miami, Fl
I would say put the stock blocks back on with the new blocks and drive around with it like that, If you feel thats the right height then you can get an add-a-leaf or a single block of the right size.
But as long as you make sure everything is tight you should have no problems with stacked blocks, just remember to take a look at them every so often
But as long as you make sure everything is tight you should have no problems with stacked blocks, just remember to take a look at them every so often
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From: FDL, Wisconsin
I would say put the stock blocks back on with the new blocks and drive around with it like that, If you feel thats the right height then you can get an add-a-leaf or a single block of the right size.
But as long as you make sure everything is tight you should have no problems with stacked blocks, just remember to take a look at them every so often
But as long as you make sure everything is tight you should have no problems with stacked blocks, just remember to take a look at them every so often
Champion
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From: Miami, Fl
Yea sorry didnt read that the U-bolts weren't long enough, I would just drive around until you have the money set aside and get the add-a-leaf,
If anybody says something tell them there jealous, because they dont drive a real truck
If anybody says something tell them there jealous, because they dont drive a real truck
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From: FL,Right on the AL line
IMO, yes the rear needs to be alittle higher. Longer u bolts shouldnt cost an arm and a leg if you wanted to put the stockers on with the others. You can go to oreilly auto parts web site and they have u bolts on there if you wanna check it out.
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From: Burnsville, mn - Pensacola, fl
just look around the junkyard, you should be able to find a truck that's got a lift in it some where, an old GMC chevy or dodge, i dont know if a ford's have the same size axle as we do but i know most GM's u bolts will fit