I just removed the blocks from my 2019 f150 screw 4x4. I'm feeling a very slight vibration that wasn't there before. Contrary to the old posts, the blocks were not sloped but rather perfectly square and even. I like the lower height but don't think there should have been any affect on the ride as I did the same to my 2016 and had no ride affect. Can't imagine its a shimming need as its just an 1" and the blocks were not sloped.


Any expert advice would be appreciated.

 

Sometimes pinion angle changes can do that. 1 inch may not sound like much but if the original pinion angle with the block is close to out of tolerance, then removing or adding to it can really throw the pinion angle out of whack and cause vibration. When I lifted my truck, my dealer checked my pinion angle for free when I went in for an oil change. I was just curious what going from a 1.25" block to 2.25" would do to the pinion angle. Ironically enough, everything was in spec and the truck is just as smooth as before. I imagine they will do the same for you if you ask.

 

Any particular reason why you removed the factory block? A strut leveling kit (not a leveling puck) is very cheap and will improve the ride quality in the process while not affecting the pinion angle. If level is what you are going for.

 

Most said on here that the blocks was the way to go rather than the kits as messing with pinion etc.
Its just a small and very minor vibration. Will it work its way out as things loosen up a bit ? Truck only has 200 miles on it.
I'll ask the dealer to dbl check the pinion angle next time im in

 

Well leveling the front of the truck does absolutely nothing to the pinion angle. That's the route I would go. And you get better ride quality in the process.

But, it is possible that vibration will work its way out after about 1000 miles. You removed the blocks one side at a time right? Only loosening 1 set of u-bolts at a time. You didn't unbolt the whole rear end right?

 

I'm guessing that the OP liked the lowered-level look better than the lifted-level, hence the block removal.

 

 

Mine has the vibration with or without the blocks. My blocks were stamped for 2 different wheelbases and were 1-1/4" tall. It would be nice if they would make the trucks level instead of jacked in the back.
Removing the block doesn't change the pinion angle any more than putting weight in the truck to drop it that inch.

 

How can jacking up the front of an already too high truck improve the ride?

 

Removing the blocks won't change the pinion angle, if you put lowing shackles in then the pinion angle would change. Put the blocks back in and the "slight" vibration will still be there unless you didn't put something back together correctly.