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burnitdown612 · 10-18-2006, 03:53 PM

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

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

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

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.

10-18-2006, 03:53 PM	#1
burnitdown612 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: windsor Posts: 21	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

10-18-2006, 06:16 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	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 __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

10-18-2006, 06:38 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	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 $$. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

10-18-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	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. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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