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68c10owner · 07-02-2009, 12:06 PM

Blocks or springs for the rear? I`m looking for a 4" lift for my blazer and I wanted to go with a spring lift but money is tight and the block kit is quite a bit cheaper. Any input? Who has the best deal on a 4" lift with either blocks or springs?

tvblazer78 · 07-02-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Blocks or springs for the rear? I`m looking for a 4" lift for my blazer and I wanted to go with a spring lift but money is tight and the block kit is quite a bit cheaper. Any input? Who has the best deal on a 4" lift with either blocks or springs?

A lot of guys use 4" blocks but that would be the max that I would run, so ya your could do that..

WarBeard · 07-06-2009, 09:00 PM

Block are perfectly ok, they get a bad rap. Mostly from people not checking the u-bolts or having excessive horsepower (If there is such a thing).

Or a shackle flip kit in the rear and use the stock springs?

68c10owner · 07-06-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by motomech

Block are perfectly ok, they get a bad rap. Mostly from people not checking the u-bolts or having excessive horsepower (If there is such a thing).

Or a shackle flip kit in the rear and use the stock springs?

My stock springs are sagging so I was going to get a helper spring and then do a block lift. I want to do a spring lift but it`s too much money.

Tater · 07-06-2009, 11:55 PM

If money is tight than go with the blocks.I have 4" blocks on my Jimmy and have no complaints.However in a couple weeks,or months,or however long it takes me to get a job I'm going with an 8" lift,and I won't be using blocks.I would recomend the Skyjacker blocks for a 4" lift.It's somewhat cheap and easy to install,depending on your mechanical abilities.And as it was posted before,check the u-bolts every once in a while

WarBeard · 07-07-2009, 12:10 AM

I would skip the add-a-leaf and just use blocks, unless you already have them.

Run the blocks for awhile and save up for some springs.
I have a six inch lift, with blocks for now with saggy stock springs. when i go to buy new springs for the rear..ill get eight inch springs. that way the suburban will sit slightly higher in the rear. When im done building my rear bumper for my 37'' spare and gas/water cans it will sit level.

z3pr68138 · 03-22-2010, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Blocks or springs for the rear? I`m looking for a 4" lift for my blazer and I wanted to go with a spring lift but money is tight and the block kit is quite a bit cheaper. Any input? Who has the best deal on a 4" lift with either blocks or springs?

SHACKLE FLIP !!!!!!! DIY4X4 has a very beefy unit.

68c10owner · 03-22-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by z3pr68138

SHACKLE FLIP !!!!!!! DIY4X4 has a very beefy unit.

Thanks for the info but the blazer is long gone. you newbies really need to check the dates of the threads before you respond.

z3pr68138 · 03-22-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 68c10owner

Thanks for the info but the blazer is long gone. you newbies really need to check the dates of the threads before you respond.

New to this site, but been on a forum or two, LOL. Granted old topic, but still valid info.

07-02-2009, 12:06 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	lift question Blocks or springs for the rear? I`m looking for a 4" lift for my blazer and I wanted to go with a spring lift but money is tight and the block kit is quite a bit cheaper. Any input? Who has the best deal on a 4" lift with either blocks or springs? __________________ Anthony

07-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: lift question Block are perfectly ok, they get a bad rap. Mostly from people not checking the u-bolts or having excessive horsepower (If there is such a thing). Or a shackle flip kit in the rear and use the stock springs? __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

07-06-2009, 11:55 PM	#5
Tater Cradle Robber Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lily Lake,Illinois Posts: 774	Re: lift question If money is tight than go with the blocks.I have 4" blocks on my Jimmy and have no complaints.However in a couple weeks,or months,or however long it takes me to get a job I'm going with an 8" lift,and I won't be using blocks.I would recomend the Skyjacker blocks for a 4" lift.It's somewhat cheap and easy to install,depending on your mechanical abilities.And as it was posted before,check the u-bolts every once in a while __________________ "The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind." Humphrey Bogart "Hippies.They're everywhere.They wanna save the earth,but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad."Eric Cartman "Think about how stupid the average person is,and realize half of them are stupider than that."George Carlin

07-07-2009, 12:10 AM	#6
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: lift question I would skip the add-a-leaf and just use blocks, unless you already have them. Run the blocks for awhile and save up for some springs. I have a six inch lift, with blocks for now with saggy stock springs. when i go to buy new springs for the rear..ill get eight inch springs. that way the suburban will sit slightly higher in the rear. When im done building my rear bumper for my 37'' spare and gas/water cans it will sit level. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.



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