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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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What Brand rear blocks are you all using in your trucks... I think I may like the look of rear blocks and leveling kit better than the 3in lift.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 11:53 AM
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Screw it, and go get you a 6" suspension lift! haha. did you ever receive those pics I had sent you? As for the blocks, not sure but maybe tuff country makes some good blocks.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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I would if I had the money lol... I did get the pics, Thank you. Your truck is very sharp I love the color. I will check out tuff country also.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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I went with 2"tall 2.5wide #79002 Tough Country lift blocks (cast iron) Tapered to keep drive line angle.

I could not figure out the stupid stud that on top of the spring perch on the axle, so I cut the stupid thing short and used a lathe to create a custom washer to keep everything in line. I had to do this, because the hole in the bottom of the lift block is much bigger dia than the stud. I also had to mill the dia of the top nipple of the block to the dia of the stem.

It was kind of a pain in the ***, but I would rather have it right, than have my truck dog walking while I drive.

Some have gone with the aluminum blocks from autozone, but I have heard horror stories about them compressing over time and the axle becomes loose and falling off the block. (not any stories from 3 gen members)

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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Yeah, again, from what Ive heard/seen tough country makes very high quality blocks.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:54 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/94-01-Dodge-...-/390404011493

I bought these. They were the cheapest cast iron blocks I could find. They fit perfectly.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Old thread I know, but just got my truck, and doing some lifting! Before I buy, since I've been having issues narrowing down ideal parts for the lift, I thought I'd ask those who may have experience with the parts their opinions.

I found some rear lift blocks but am not positive they are correct.

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=7868

Also, HI, new member here. (pics to follow after upgrades)
 
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by musicatwrk
Old thread I know, but just got my truck, and doing some lifting! Before I buy, since I've been having issues narrowing down ideal parts for the lift, I thought I'd ask those who may have experience with the parts their opinions.

I found some rear lift blocks but am not positive they are correct.

http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....oducts_id=7868

Also, HI, new member here. (pics to follow after upgrades)


Those will work just fine!
 
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