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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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I've looked through many posts and even tried finding it on line, but can't seem to get my answer.


I got the 5100's front and back, and a set of Readylift 1.5" blocks. Will the rear 5100's work with a 1.5" block? I thought I saw somewhere that they would work up to 1" block but I can't find it again.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 03:43 PM
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In case anyone was interested, the answer is no. I ordered the shocks for a 2wd and they would be too short. Time to figure out what my options are.
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 03:48 PM
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Is your truck 2WD ?
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Old Aug 23, 2017 | 04:14 PM
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yes it is. Maybe I'll try some shock extensions.
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You should be able to add 1.5" to the rear with out replacing shocks.. 2WD don't have any blocks to began with..
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 12:28 PM
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Finally got ahold of a Bilstein distributer. One of their engineers said they will replace the stock shock with up 1" lift/block on it. So I'm returning the Readylift 1.5" and buying the truXP 1" block kit. This should still keep 3/4" rake. I'll take some before and afters.
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