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burnitdown612 10-18-2006 03:53 PM

6" lift rear blocks
 
Hi I was wondering if anyone knew the specs for 6" rear block for a lift... i am having a friend make them in a machine shop and i need to give him sizes .. if anyone has idea's please let me no .. thanks nick

Captkaos 10-18-2006 06:16 PM

Re: 6" lift rear blocks
 
I wouldn't recommend running a rear block that is 6" tall on any truck. I would wait and do it the safe way.

You can do a shackle flip and a 2" block or extended shackles
http://coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm

Prerunner1982 10-18-2006 06:38 PM

Re: 6" lift rear blocks
 
Pick up the newest issue of Fourwheeler and look at this truck...and see what unsafe is..

http://www.fourwheeler.com/2006toptr..._terry_gilpin/

Granted the blocks look to have a small loop for the U bolts to go through, but the rear has stacked blocks and the front has a single block.

So like Chris said I wouldnt use a 6" block.. Heck I wouldnt use a block at all if I could get away with it.. the shackle flip is a far better alternative, with better performance for not that much more $$.

benoit454 10-18-2006 08:00 PM

Re: 6" lift rear blocks
 
I think rough country has the 6 inch block that's cast iron 1 piece.

However my rough country 4 inch lift kit came with cast iron rear blocks and they are tapered to help correct pinion angle.


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