Taller Block vs Add A Leaf

[turbodaytona87]

I plan on fixing the rear lift setup on my truck. Currently it has the factory block, and 2 1" lift blocks welded together sitting on top of the factory block. I see my options are either a taller single block (a vendor makes 1/4" plate steel blocks in the correct height) or I can use a 2" Long Add A Leaf in the leaf packs.

Blocks:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390274447575&viewitem=

AAL:
http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=250301290

Which setup, and why? I've heard taller blocks will cause wrapping and may not be the best with towing/offroading.

[82355]

Why not just use 2" lift springs with the factory block?

Martin

[turbodaytona87]

I suppose I could. But if I can't get a set of those for a good price, which would be the best alternative?

Edited for Nickels' clarification. I'm not going to spend $600 on springs.

[Nickels]

He would obviously get 2" lift springs...

[turbodaytona87]

That's why I asked, if the lift springs aren't available for a decent price, which is the best alternative.

[JesterMX6]

i'll be adding a leaf to the rear of monica's jeep soonish with a spacer up front. seems simple enough. i'd go that route.

[82355]

He is talking about leaf springs in the rear end George.

2" lift springs are available.

Martin

[82355]

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=en&safe=off&site=&source=hp&q=2%22+lift+leaf+springs+for+1996+Dodge+pickup&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=2%22+lift+leaf+springs+for+1996+Dodge+pickup&gs_rfai=&fp=83f87efc6f926f13

Martin

[JesterMX6]

right...which is what i'm talking about in monica's cherokee....i'm doing an add a leaf lift to her jeep soon. leafs in the rear, spring spacers up front...i was saying that if cost is an issue, i'd do the add a leaf instead of blocks.

[82355]

Blocks are cheaper . . . . . .






Do a 2" lift spring.

Martin

[JesterMX6]

i know they're cheaper but i've ridden in a blazer (small one. s10 i think. idk how that compares) with blocks and then they switched to leafs and it was a huge difference in feel and overall quality. just felt much more solid. IMO adding a leaf is a good medium between a full out lift kit and cheapo blocks

[turbodaytona87]

Blocks are cheaper . . . . . .






Do a 2" lift spring.

Martin

AALs are actually cheaper compared to a 5" block (factory is 3"). Are you talking about Add A Leaf or an entire lift leaf pack such as THIS (http://www.topguncustomz.com/Store/Gen2ProdDisplay.php?iview=182339546)?

[82355]

I would do an actual lift spring pack.

[turbodaytona87]

DO NOT WANT!!!

[82355]

Why?

Martin

[turbodaytona87]

$$

I agree that they are the best option for safety and ride, but I really don't want to drop $600 for them.

[86Shelby]

Then don't lift the truck. It's that simple.

[turbodaytona87]

Already lifted ;) I'll just do add a leaf. ** the haters

[C.J.]

New 2" lift spring pack is really the only good way to do it.

Blocks = axle wrap

AAL = shitty ****ing ride.

[turbodaytona87]

It won't be bad with the long AAL. Not any worse than a 2500

[Hillbilly]

Shakle flip. Otherwise I agree with marty. + aal are a pain in the ass.

[turbodaytona87]

Shakle flip. Otherwise I agree with marty. + aal are a pain in the ass.

I don't think shackle flip works that well on this application.

[82355]

Why not?

Martin

[turbodaytona87]

After looking into it more (I'd only seen a few references to it on the Ram forums), there really isn't a vendor that still makes a shackle flip kit. It also looks like I'd have to get a zero rate block to use with it since for the lift I want, I would only flip the rear.

So I guess it works, if you can find it/make it, but is one of the more costly solutions. I will probably just try to find a set of Offroad edition springs since one of my leaf packs is broken anyway. They have the same arch, but higher spring rate. Dodge used those to provide a factory 2" lift.

[Hillbilly]

Build your own. Or adapt one from Offroad Design or DIY4X. It was far the best way to lift the rear of my truck.

[turbodaytona87]

I can't weld, so I can't fab anything.

[Hillbilly]

So really, what you are saying is you have nothing to give to society?

[turbodaytona87]

Well, when you load up your computer with gay-**** viruses, I can fix it for ya.

[Hillbilly]

I don't even have a computer hooked to the net, it is phone or work puters. besides I get my gay **** on dvd so that I don't have to wait to enjoy the **** rubbing.

[JesterMX6]

Well, when you load up your computer with gay-**** viruses, I can fix it for ya.

so can the 12 year old down the street. :Thumb:

[turbodaytona87]

I keel you :turbin: