newbi bought a truck from a tweeker
#13
http://diy4x.com/product.php?product...cat=250&page=3
Should be a link to a shackle flip kit.
Please don't drive it like that. Get a flip kit and shorter blocks. Maybe check into some new springs from Atlas http://atlassuspension.com or BD.
Should be a link to a shackle flip kit.
Please don't drive it like that. Get a flip kit and shorter blocks. Maybe check into some new springs from Atlas http://atlassuspension.com or BD.
#14
Join Date: Apr 2008
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The factory blocks have an arm poking out to hit the bump stop that also keeps them from scooting off the axle. I was thinking that they were a useless limit strap at first but I bet that the blocks shifted at one point since they don't have that bit poking out of them.
I dug through some old pictures and found a few.
I dug through some old pictures and found a few.
#15
Ok, spacers up front, and a cluster fark out back..... It looks like the bump stops were moved on the frame, and now contact the spring forward of the axle?
I would be REAL tempted to replace the rear springs with some appropriate lift springs, dump the blocks completely, and maybe do a shackle flip if you need more lift..... Either that, or just pick up a real lift kit, and replace EVERYTHING under there.... That mess does not bode well for the quality of any of the other work on the truck........
I would be REAL tempted to replace the rear springs with some appropriate lift springs, dump the blocks completely, and maybe do a shackle flip if you need more lift..... Either that, or just pick up a real lift kit, and replace EVERYTHING under there.... That mess does not bode well for the quality of any of the other work on the truck........
did i mention i need a new ls or locker?
#16
lol, it's definitely creative...
i was hoping someone might recognize the kit that was used, but i am starting to think it's a homebrew kit.
i drove it just long enough to get it away from where i bought it. it will remain parked until i'm ready to overhaul it. steering box is shot too, it was VERY spooky driving it the 2 miles i did. it was also the middle of nowhere and late at night, i wouldn't have driven it even 2 miles if others had been around.
thank you very much, exactly what i was looking for!
http://diy4x.com/product.php?product...cat=250&page=3
Should be a link to a shackle flip kit.
Please don't drive it like that. Get a flip kit and shorter blocks. Maybe check into some new springs from Atlas http://atlassuspension.com or BD.
Should be a link to a shackle flip kit.
Please don't drive it like that. Get a flip kit and shorter blocks. Maybe check into some new springs from Atlas http://atlassuspension.com or BD.
The factory blocks have an arm poking out to hit the bump stop that also keeps them from scooting off the axle. I was thinking that they were a useless limit strap at first but I bet that the blocks shifted at one point since they don't have that bit poking out of them.
I dug through some old pictures and found a few.
I dug through some old pictures and found a few.
#17
anyone have a suggestion for a good spring lift kit? i would really like to get rid of the blocks and spacers... pretty sure the rear springs are toast or need rebuilt from talking to the dude about it. besides it would have the added bonus of actually knowing what i have and what shocks to order, little things like that lol.
i like the height it's at now. looks like stock leafs plus 5.5 or 6" blocks. i didn't measure the spacer on the coils though.
i like the height it's at now. looks like stock leafs plus 5.5 or 6" blocks. i didn't measure the spacer on the coils though.
#18
#20
Any idea what gears it has in it? Might consider going with like a 3" lift, going to 33" tires, and being a little easier on the trans, with what is likely 3.55 gears.