2.8" e-bay leveling kit..
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I'm assuming he installed one of these:
2.8" Excursion leveling | eBay
But I'd really like to see before and after vs. just after.
2.8" Excursion leveling | eBay
But I'd really like to see before and after vs. just after.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I'm assuming he installed one of these:
2.8" Excursion leveling | eBay
But I'd really like to see before and after vs. just after.
2.8" Excursion leveling | eBay
But I'd really like to see before and after vs. just after.
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From: reidsville,nc
BEFORE WITH 265-75-16
NOW 285-75-16
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Post Fiend
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I think blocks are illegal up front in some states and that is pretty much what those are. They make a pivot point between the axle and the spring and eliminate the secure connection at the spring/axle. Nice truck though.
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My opinion is the short blocks will increase the front spring stresses, especially with the increased height. I wouldn't be as concerned if it was only 1 block but I'd still be concerned. If it were mine I'd add more leafs to help distribute the stresses.
Time and usage will tell all.
Time and usage will tell all.
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From: Mt. Shasta California
My opinion is the short blocks will increase the front spring stresses, especially with the increased height. I wouldn't be as concerned if it was only 1 block but I'd still be concerned. If it were mine I'd add more leafs to help distribute the stresses.
Time and usage will tell all.
Time and usage will tell all.
Laughing Gas
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From: Flat Rock, MI
As I said....it's my opinion. All of the factory springs go through durability. Any time you change leaf spacers or add leafs etc, you change the spring stresses and their distribution. The question really is how much is changed? Most of these vehicles may not get used to the extreme and may never see any issue, but it's not for me.
Please tell me where I'm wrong.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
As I said....it's my opinion. All of the factory springs go through durability. Any time you change leaf spacers or add leafs etc, you change the spring stresses and their distribution. The question really is how much is changed? Most of these vehicles may not get used to the extreme and may never see any issue, but it's not for me.
Please tell me where I'm wrong.
Please tell me where I'm wrong.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,174
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From: Flat Rock, MI