lift blocks or new springs?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jason71k10 · 02-18-2003, 10:50 PM

Just wondering if you guys have had any bad experiences with lift blocks on your rear springs?? My springs are fine, so i figured i could save some money by going with blocks and just put new springs on the front.
it's a 71 4x4

smithjp1 · 02-18-2003, 11:19 PM

In my opinion lift blocks aren't really a bad thing, however they do have a tendency to flatten your spring sooner than normal. I just had my rear springs re-arced and they added a leaf to give me more lift. I had my front and rears done for $215, with 3 inches of lift.

Hope that helps

Prerunner1982 · 02-18-2003, 11:50 PM

why not try a shackle flip?

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm

Mudder · 02-19-2003, 03:48 AM

I've been running 4" blocks on the rear for years and never had any problems. I wouldn't go any bigger than that, for sure.

Jason71k10 · 02-19-2003, 11:03 AM

hey smith....when they added the extra leaves, did it harshen your ride a lot?? I did that same procedure a few years back on my Jeep yj, and hasn't happy with it

smithjp1 · 02-19-2003, 11:35 AM

I haven't put them on yet, so I couldn't tell you, sorry

**Yukon Jack** · 02-19-2003, 11:39 AM

I second the idea of Offroad Design's shackle flip. I'm happy with mine.

Mike C · 02-19-2003, 09:55 PM

Springs. The GM springs are just too soft IMO. I have a set of National 3/4 ton rated 4" lift springs in the Jimmy.

I had troubles with blocks. Too much torque with the 4 speed. Spring wrap up was horrendous, and the blocks actually bent the perches.

1972chevy4x4 · 02-20-2003, 02:06 AM

I purchased a tuff country kit for 365 and ordered a set of rear springs from hell creek suspensions out of georgia for an additional 125. you can find them selling on ebay and just send them an email. I had no problems with the blocks just didn't trust them on the trails.

outlaw · 02-24-2003, 02:41 AM

the add a leaf deal will give you a harsher side, food for thought
Danny

02-18-2003, 10:50 PM	#1
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	lift blocks or new springs?? Just wondering if you guys have had any bad experiences with lift blocks on your rear springs?? My springs are fine, so i figured i could save some money by going with blocks and just put new springs on the front. it's a 71 4x4

02-18-2003, 11:19 PM	#2
smithjp1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 116	Springs In my opinion lift blocks aren't really a bad thing, however they do have a tendency to flatten your spring sooner than normal. I just had my rear springs re-arced and they added a leaf to give me more lift. I had my front and rears done for $215, with 3 inches of lift. Hope that helps __________________ 1968 4x4 swb

02-18-2003, 11:50 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	why not try a shackle flip? http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-19-2003, 11:35 AM	#6
smithjp1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 116	I haven't put them on yet, so I couldn't tell you, sorry __________________ 1968 4x4 swb

02-19-2003, 11:39 AM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	I second the idea of Offroad Design's shackle flip. I'm happy with mine. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-19-2003, 03:48 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I've been running 4" blocks on the rear for years and never had any problems. I wouldn't go any bigger than that, for sure.

02-19-2003, 11:03 AM	#5
Jason71k10 ready for reassembly Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Barrie ONT, Canada Posts: 413	hey smith....when they added the extra leaves, did it harshen your ride a lot?? I did that same procedure a few years back on my Jeep yj, and hasn't happy with it

02-19-2003, 09:55 PM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Springs. The GM springs are just too soft IMO. I have a set of National 3/4 ton rated 4" lift springs in the Jimmy. I had troubles with blocks. Too much torque with the 4 speed. Spring wrap up was horrendous, and the blocks actually bent the perches. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-20-2003, 02:06 AM	#9
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	springs I purchased a tuff country kit for 365 and ordered a set of rear springs from hell creek suspensions out of georgia for an additional 125. you can find them selling on ebay and just send them an email. I had no problems with the blocks just didn't trust them on the trails. __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

02-24-2003, 02:41 AM	#10
outlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leesville, Louisiana Posts: 80	the add a leaf deal will give you a harsher side, food for thought Danny



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