blocks vs springs!
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 26-May-01 AT 04:30 AM (EST)[/font][p] im going to put a suspension lift on my tuck.the guy told me rancho has two 6inch lifts one with blocks the ohter with leaf springs..what one is better?...also who makes a 8 or 9 inch lift..i have a 95 f250 4by hd..and how high can i go some guy told me 28 inches from the ground to my frame im in connecticut..thanks guys!
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Springs are always the better way to go when lifting. Blocks cause increased axle wrap under power, and are known to crack.
As for how high you can go, it all depends on you engineuity and desire (and depth of your wallet).
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As for how high you can go, it all depends on you engineuity and desire (and depth of your wallet).
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Usually they have a greater number of thinner leaves. The thinner leaves flex more easily, and the greater number helps retain the load capacity.
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1993 F150 2WD
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http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
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leaf spring lifts are the only way to go.if ya want a tall lift.call SKY JACKER they make some really tall lifts.
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tall lifts are good =)
i also like the idea of breaking out the sawzall to cut about 1 1/2 feet off around the wheelwells to fit tractor tires
1985 F-150/351Ho/4wd
1979 f-250 429(stout 460 on the way)/4spd/6in w/36's,Dana60/44hd,3.54 gears~4.11's comin soon
on a quiet night your can hear a chevy (lol,you can watch a dodge) rusting away
i also like the idea of breaking out the sawzall to cut about 1 1/2 feet off around the wheelwells to fit tractor tires
1985 F-150/351Ho/4wd
1979 f-250 429(stout 460 on the way)/4spd/6in w/36's,Dana60/44hd,3.54 gears~4.11's comin soon
on a quiet night your can hear a chevy (lol,you can watch a dodge) rusting away
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Yup, Leaf springs are the way to go if you plan on USING your truck off-road. There are the COOL guys who lift their trucks and very rarely take it off-road. They just like to spend money on a lift-kit and expensive tires to look cool, in their case blocks are fine...
But for a Real 4 wheeler, get the springs you will be happier in the end!
Uzi... Yamaha Sleds, Honda Bikes, and Ford Trucks....
But for a Real 4 wheeler, get the springs you will be happier in the end!
Uzi... Yamaha Sleds, Honda Bikes, and Ford Trucks....
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