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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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I got my leveling kit installed. Would like to add the rear blocks that matches the 2.5" leveling kit. Would I need wheel alignment after I install the rear blocks? Just had an alignment done yesterday... I don't really want to dish out another $130....

I'll post some pics in my album and on here this weekend..
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Can't imagine any thing you do to the back would require an alignment.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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an alignment adjusts the geometry of the front suspension. raising your truck up in the rear does not do anything to the front geometry. you'd be fine.
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Royally Screwed
an alignment adjusts the geometry of the front suspension. raising your truck up in the rear does not do anything to the front geometry. you'd be fine.
SWEET!! That's what I wanted to hear....
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Also the rear axle assembly is guided by two dowel pins on each leaf spring, so there is really no way to throw the alignment out of whack.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 07:49 AM
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you have you answer but I will just throw out that I prefer an add a leaf over rear blocks unless you are just going for "show". although a block doesn't decrease payload, an AAL will actually increase it.
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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So I put in the readylift rear blocks. Not the easiest job when doing it by yourself...

I'm a little dissapointed... It brought the back up higher than I thought it would...

What do you guys think?
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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i'm diggin those rims. truck looks good..
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2010_F150
i'm diggin those rims. truck looks good..
Thanks. I'm done with the mods for now....

It's been a couple of hours since the install...the look is already growing on me.... I think in another five minutes I'm going to think it looks awesome....
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Old Apr 17, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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Looks GREAT, dude!

Did you get the 3" blocks for the rear? (adds 1.5" of height)
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