block lift ?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Ventura co.
block lift ?
i would like to raise my truck only about 4 inch's with blocks..
what are your thoughts ??
would the stock drive lines still work ??
its an 02 f250 S.D. 7.3 4x4
thanks...
what are your thoughts ??
would the stock drive lines still work ??
its an 02 f250 S.D. 7.3 4x4
thanks...
Token Redneck
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Breckenridge, TX
If you're asking if you can raise the front with blocks, then no, you absolutely cannot lift the front of your truck with blocks. You need a zero-rate pack or an add-a-leaf to lift the front end up to 2-3", and a replacement leaf pack to go over 4". You can just keep putting AALs in until it's tall enough, but ride quality and flex will suffer.
On the rear, you can swap in 4" factory F350 blocks, and a few aftermarket companies make 5-6" blocks that will work, but IMO if you're going to go over a 4" block you need to start considering other options, like an add-a-leaf or replacement springs. Blocks in general are a bad idea (I admit factory blocks aren't the worst thing ever), because they lever on the leaf pack and cause axle wrap, especially on weak or worn out springs.
Overall, on a correcrly done 4" lift, your stock driveshafts will still work. You'll need a longer trac bar (or just pull it out), and a drop pitman arm for the steering box. With the right offset on the wheels, you'll clear 35x12.50s fine, without any rubbing on the leaves.
On the rear, you can swap in 4" factory F350 blocks, and a few aftermarket companies make 5-6" blocks that will work, but IMO if you're going to go over a 4" block you need to start considering other options, like an add-a-leaf or replacement springs. Blocks in general are a bad idea (I admit factory blocks aren't the worst thing ever), because they lever on the leaf pack and cause axle wrap, especially on weak or worn out springs.
Overall, on a correcrly done 4" lift, your stock driveshafts will still work. You'll need a longer trac bar (or just pull it out), and a drop pitman arm for the steering box. With the right offset on the wheels, you'll clear 35x12.50s fine, without any rubbing on the leaves.
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