I have a 2008 Dakota and I am looking into installing a 2"-3" lift kit on it. I want to keep the truck at the same rake it is at I just simply want to lift the whole thing up a bit. I was looking at purchasing the daystar 2" suspension lift they sell but it does not come with the rear block kit. Does anyone know what size block I can buy that all do the job but still keep the rake looking the same. And if so where can I buy these blocks. Besides the fact that I want the truck to have a more aggressive look I am doing this because my truck rides too low in the winter time when I have the plow on it. If you have any recommendation that I can used for lifting the truck please let me know.

 

I have a 2.5" leveling kit and 1.5" rear helper springs. Made the rake not as pronounced as stock ride height but I do have like a .5" difference between front and back. I would say get 2" blocks for hthe rear and you should be fine.

 

dito....im installing a 2.5 front 1.5 rear block on mine next week when i get back in town.... As long as you do the same amount to the front and rear you will keep the rake you have now.

i bought my kit from http://www.totalperformanceonline.co...log/X381321/30

 

Soco...just curious what plow do you run on your truck?

 

It would be the first time I would be wrong but I am pretty sure 2.5 lift on a 4x4 is pushing the limits of the CV shafts in the front.

 

Your not supposed to, but I do. No major issues, but mines a road queen.

 

mine is a road queen as well, and through all my calculations it will be fine. plus my entire front end is all upgraded parts, moog and engery suspension. etc. Also if i let dodge do the install they r still gonna cover it under my extended warranty. lucky me.

 

Thanks for the info it's really helping me make my decision a lot easier I saw that kit on total performanceonline and seeing it come in either 1", 1.5" ,or 2" rear blocks is what was getting me confused. I think Ill go with the 2". Whats your opinion on the aluminum lifts vurses the polyurethane lifts, do you thing one is better, cause that aluminum kit they sell with the blocks looks like a great deal. Yea I'm using the Meyers 6'8" steel Drive Pro. A lot of other manufactures models fit the truck but I choose meyers because it has a chain lift rather than a direct piston hookup allowing you to stack the snow higher.

 

I have used total performance to lift my last 4 trucks. There parts r great quality, and the guy that owns the shop knows what he is doing and how to make things work. He has always gotten the most lift out of my trucks with out having any extra stress on parts.

As for me , i have used both aluminum and poly, and to me they r the same IMO. i think its personal preference. if you r doing a good amount of off-roading, i would stay away from the aluminum. I have heard otheres say the can crush or compress.

 

Yea thats probably the way I'm gonna go. I don't do much of any off roading. It's more for the looks and the plow. So for the deal I can't go wrong sound like the best package is the 2.5" lift with the 1.5" blocks. Is there any way to tell if I have a 3" or 3 1/2" tube rearend without physically measuring?