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02-18-2003, 11:06 PM
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ready for reassembly
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Barrie ONT, Canada
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lift blocks or new springs?
Just wondering if you guys have had any bad experiences with lift blocks on your rear springs?? My springs are fine, so i figured i could save some money by going with blocks and just put new springs on the front.
it's a 71 4x4 I know this would better suit the 4x4 forum, but they don't seem to get much response when posted there........Any thoughts?? thanks 
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02-18-2003, 11:08 PM
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How much lift are you going for?
Matthew
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02-18-2003, 11:10 PM
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ready for reassembly
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oh, sorry, i guess i should've said that. About 3 inches
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02-19-2003, 01:18 AM
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huh ???
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Location: Fredericksburg,Va.
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You could also think about an add a leaf...
Chuck
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02-19-2003, 10:55 AM
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ready for reassembly
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Barrie ONT, Canada
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Add a leaf in the back you mean?? I've had experience with add-a-leaves in the past on my Jeep YJ. I wasn't happy with the lift at all !! In sank to nearly stock height again and made the ride even worse than it was before! I think i'll either go with blocks to maintain the ride, or new spring packs.......no A-a-L's, but thanks for the suggestion
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02-19-2003, 11:16 AM
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Fabricate till you "puke"
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A 2 1/2-3 " block should be fine in the rear.....blocks are a no no up front tho.......crazyL
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02-19-2003, 12:05 PM
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If you are only going 3", go with the block in the rear. Like crazy said, blocks are a no no up front!! If you go with springs in the rear it will cost more money and will sacrifice a little of the ride quality.
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02-19-2003, 12:44 PM
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SKINNY TIRES RULE!
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How much 4x4ing will you be doing. If you're looking for flex, go with new springs. If you just looking to clears some tires and save some $, go with blocks.
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