I bought a set of 4 inch re arched leafs for my truck to dump off the blocks

I want to know from your experience what are the differences in the overall ride when using leafs rather then using blocks.

also wanted to know if this is an easy task to instal im going to attempt to instal them tomorrow thanks for any advice !!!

 

Spring rate will determine ride quality. Generally speaking most trucks with lift blocks will ride somewhat better than the same truck with lifted springs. Where you will notice the biggest difference is in axle wrap. The lifted springs will have faaar less of it.


4 u-bolts and 4 leaf spring bolts is all there is to it. Maybe the lower shock bolts if it starts to fight you a little. A good floor jack, two good jack stands and a good 1/2" drive deep well socket set is about all the tools you should need. Id spray everything down with Kroil or PB blaster a day before you begin to help out with rusty bolts. Depending on thread length you may need new ubolts. Its a pretty simple, very straight forward swap for your average driveway "mechanic."

 

Okay sounds easy enough . I got a great deal on them so if i dont like the ride theyl be in the for sale section cheap lol

 

It would be a good idea to have some new longer center bolts on hand and some spacers to level it off if it sits too low.

 

eeeh, just shove some pieces wood in there. 1x4 will give 3/4" lift and a 2x4 will give 1 1/2 - 1 5/8

 

but make sure the wood is oak.
pine will rot out and fall apart real fast.

 

thats why ya get the treated

 

I would die laughing if I saw a truck lifted with wood blocks llol

 

i use to have a picture of a crew cab dizzle with 4x6's as lift blocks on all 4 corners.... unfortunately its on my old phone

 

Wow I mean I would at least go to autozone and buy cheapo lift blocks.

I guess when you want a lift you gota get a lift some how lol

 

The 76 powerwagon my buddy used to race had a wood body lift and a square tube front blocks.

 

haven't run across and wood lift blocks in person, but a kid i went to h/s with bought the autozone special $30 lift blocks.................for the front of his 78 f250, still drives it on road even after i told him he is a fwaktard of epic proportions

 

Ah the good old days of bring drunk and stupid enough to ride on the street in that death trap yelling woo woo the whole time. I don't know how I survive visiting you... There is always some drunken epicstupidity going on.

 

Dang, I wish I still had the pic of the idiot that used some high quality red brick for lift blocks. He thought he was cool though...

 

is there a part # where can a person get them spacers? wanna lift it 12" more