"Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

Is it feasable to simply add 1" blocks "all around" to obtain 1" of lift......I'm looking to add 1" to 1.5" of lift on my 70 K10 and this seems like it is the easiest solution to me...as the factory springs are still in great shape....

Is this a good idea?

Thanks, Dan

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

As a body lift? Never put blocks under your front springs. It will spit them out.

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

1) you could do a add a leaf to your springs
2) ORD makes a 1inch body lift
3) zero rates give you about 1inch of lift ( blocks)

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

Yea..a buddy of mine said to add the blocks under the leafs and to just weld them in....??

Dan

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

I wouldn't in the front.

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

I agree 100%, it is just not safe on the front. The leverage/stress on the mounting area is increased. The front axle gets a lot more force applied to it, cornering, braking, etc.

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

I would do the ORD zero rate leaf (gain 1" with same ride) or a regular add-a-leaf (it will stiffen the ride though and gain 1.5")

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

the 1 in zero rate would be fine just dont use a block you need it to be like a add a leaf the zero rates actly bolt to the spring pack so its not like a normal block used to lift the back.
I had a set of ORD zro rates on my blazer for 6 years and 20k never had any trouble.

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

I think most states have outlawed front blocks...


Chuck

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

illegal here in calif. for sure-BUT- i see big rigs with front blocks quite often.

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

Thanks for all the advice...took me a bit to figure out what "ORD" was...."Off Road Design"....The "Zero Rates" look like the ticket...they're basically blocks but are really more like add a leafs......safe & legal!

For future reference:

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog...20Rate%201.JPG

Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....?
 

There cheaper at DIY4x4 if you havent bought them yet.