All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

85K10SB · 03-30-2014, 11:04 AM

Found an all block 4" lift for my 85' K10 for a perfect price...free. I would like some opinions on a few reservations I have. First, I would like to say that I know the BEST way to lift is by using springs. My concern with blocks would be the negative arche front springs. Has anyone ever ran one of these lifts? I would like input good bad or indifferent. I don't go off road with my truck, main concern is safety, drivability. Thanks

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-30-2014, 12:26 PM

You can not use blocks on the front. When you turn your wheel it will cause the blocks to pivot or walk, and due bad things.

The rear does fine, but it is not my favorite way.

85K10SB · 03-30-2014, 12:38 PM

Thank you. That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Makes me wonder why anyone ever made blocks for the front.

JB

Redcap · 03-30-2014, 12:45 PM

Block lifts in the front are unacceptable and very dangerous.

85K10SB · 03-30-2014, 01:04 PM

That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to confirm through those with more experience. Thank you.

RIDE-RED 350r · 03-30-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 85K10SB

That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to confirm through those with more experience. Thank you.

So we just need to source you a set of springs and a drop pitman arm.

Oh and some 35" Mud Terrains!

Ziegelsteinfaust · 03-30-2014, 10:56 PM

If he was closer I have 6 inchers I haven't decided what to do with yet.

I am thinking I will see how I like owning a 4x4 then maybe try them.

03-30-2014, 11:04 AM	#1
85K10SB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Camden,NY Posts: 12	All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? Found an all block 4" lift for my 85' K10 for a perfect price...free. I would like some opinions on a few reservations I have. First, I would like to say that I know the BEST way to lift is by using springs. My concern with blocks would be the negative arche front springs. Has anyone ever ran one of these lifts? I would like input good bad or indifferent. I don't go off road with my truck, main concern is safety, drivability. Thanks Last edited by 85K10SB; 03-30-2014 at 11:06 AM. Reason: More info

03-30-2014, 12:26 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? You can not use blocks on the front. When you turn your wheel it will cause the blocks to pivot or walk, and due bad things. The rear does fine, but it is not my favorite way.

03-30-2014, 12:38 PM	#3
85K10SB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Camden,NY Posts: 12	Re: All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? Thank you. That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for. Makes me wonder why anyone ever made blocks for the front. JB

03-30-2014, 12:45 PM	#4
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? Block lifts in the front are unacceptable and very dangerous. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

03-30-2014, 01:04 PM	#5
85K10SB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Camden,NY Posts: 12	Re: All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? That's what I was thinking. Just wanted to confirm through those with more experience. Thank you.

03-30-2014, 10:56 PM	#7
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: All Block 4" lift for K10...Bad Idea? If he was closer I have 6 inchers I haven't decided what to do with yet. I am thinking I will see how I like owning a 4x4 then maybe try them.



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