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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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blocks or springs

Have a 1990 in the next couple months want to do a 6'' lift would it be better to spend the money for the springs how much does it matter
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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IT would ultimately be a lot safer to get springs. Especially with 6" lift. If it was a 2" block lift, that would be reasonable, but not for 6"s
 
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Old Oct 8, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Springs are always a better option then blocks. They are much safer, too. Adding blocks puts added stress on other parts, also it can create axle wrap which will lower traction and break u-joints. New springs will also improve ride quality over ~25 year old springs with a block thrown on them.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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im running a shackle flip kit from ruff stuff.. this allows you to use your old springs..

the kit only cost 120 i believe and if beefy as heck.. i dont like blocks..
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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That's my plan, flip shackles. I have heard that even those aren't as safe but I don't have any qualms about it. My springs will hold.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Well the kit I'm looking at is rough country 6'' you can get new springs that are 4''with a 2'' block or 3''block with 3"of leaf to add to your old ones i guess if i read it right
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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Ah I see. My plan was to order a kit from rc for a 4" lift. Sell the springs and blocks and use the rest.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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the best thing i could tell both of you is to build a kit.. the kits people buy online cost way more then there worth..
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Yeah I'm sure your right but ide drive my self crazy trying to figure what i wanted needed or was best for me lol
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Yeah I'm sure your right but ide drive my self crazy trying to figure what i wanted needed or was best for me lol
what year?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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1990 it has a 351w
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 04:05 PM
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kool mine is an 89.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 04:25 PM
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I just got it always had fords but this is my first in this gen so I'm just trying to figure out the best way to tackle this ttb suspension i love the 73-79
 
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Building a kit isnt terribly hard. For ttb it's worse. For mine, the kit I am looking at really isn't too expensive.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:33 AM
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I just got it always had fords but this is my first in this gen so I'm just trying to figure out the best way to tackle this ttb suspension i love the 73-79
get rid of it lol
 
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