Welding lift blocks

[jlah69]

I've been looking at lift kits for my 99 Ram 1500 and most of the kits I'm finding have blocks for the rear. The only problem I have is that my truck came with 3.5" lift blocks from the factory. I read on another site about a guy welding his old blocks to the new ones together to make a 6.5" block. It sounds like a bad idea to me but has anybody here seen this or done this?

[Hillbilly]

Just buy a 5 or 6 inch lift block. Posted via Mobile Device

[jlah69]

I'll probably just end up buying stuff seperate and just getting 3" AAL for the rear and new coils for the front but I was just asking because all the kits I'm finding have the blocks instead of the AAL.

[turbodaytona87]

Just buy a 5 or 6 inch lift block. Posted via Mobile Device

If you have to run blocks (e.g. being a cheap ass like me), do this^ The 5" block is not that expensive. Regarding the height, I'm pretty sure factory block is 3".

Check out TopGunCustomz for Ram lift parts.

[jlah69]

Just buy a 5 or 6 inch lift block. Posted via Mobile Device

If you have to run blocks (e.g. being a cheap ass like me), do this^ The 5" block is not that expensive. Regarding the height, I'm pretty sure factory block is 3".

Check out TopGunCustomz for Ram lift parts.
I'm all for cheap as long as it works good.

[82355]

Shackle flip.

Martin

[jlah69]

Shackle flip.

Martin

I did see a kit for this too. Definitely something I'll consider.

[turbodaytona87]

Shackle flip.

Martin

IIRC The shackle flip nets 5" of lift, and you need a zero rate block to adjust the angle of the rear end. The five inch lift in the rear might lead to a long arm setup in front.

[jlah69]

Just buy a 5 or 6 inch lift block. Posted via Mobile Device

If you have to run blocks (e.g. being a cheap ass like me), do this^ The 5" block is not that expensive. Regarding the height, I'm pretty sure factory block is 3".

Check out TopGunCustomz for Ram lift parts.

Just put in an order for a 3" lift kit from Top Gun Customz. Thanks for info.

[turbodaytona87]

No problem, they are a sponsor on the DodgeTalk forums, and people seem to really like them.

[jlah69]

No problem, they are a sponsor on the DodgeTalk forums, and people seem to really like them.

Their lift kits seem really cheap on ebay. I just got a 3" lift with shocks for $180 after shipping. I hope the quality is decent. I'm sure its not going to be top of the line stuff but I hope it last awhile.

[turbodaytona87]

Did you add the AAL for the rear suspension?

[Kelvin]

you got that kit, its kitted out

[jlah69]

No it has the blocks but when I get it I'm going to put them together with my stock blocks to get the size I need and order a set of taller blocks

[Kelvin]

i can weld

[Hillbilly]

i can weld

Can you weld SAW?

[Kelvin]

i cant but we have one here and rollers

[82355]

Tall blocks suck something fierce. You know that right?

Martin

[Hillbilly]

i cant but we have one here and rollers

They look so very pretty.

[MattS]

5 inch+ lift blocks. Enjoy the axle wrap and the wheel hop. Better check your pinion angle when you get it all put together. Might need a tapered block to not spit out u joints.

[jlah69]

5 inch+ lift blocks. Enjoy the axle wrap and the wheel hop. Better check your pinion angle when you get it all put together. Might need a tapered block to not spit out u joints.

I know blocks aren't the best but i know plenty of people who have them and don't have issues.

[Hillbilly]

Two words wheel hop Posted via Mobile Device

[KyleJ]

I had 4" blocks on my '94 2500 Dodge. You could feel the rear end shudder.

[82355]

People who don't have issues with lift blocks don't actually need a lift.

Martin