How to install rear blocks
12-09-2012, 03:38 PM
#11
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these 2 inch blocks are stock from factory on the average sc xlt 4x4 correct?
if so could i replace them with 4 inch blocks and shock extenders or longer shocks for a little more lift/clearance in the rear?
when i bought this truck, it already had a circular aluminum looking leveling block kit up front which probly equates to 2-2.5 inch lift which i may replace with bilstein coilovers since i hear this type of leveling kit is bad for balljoints, axle half shaft alignment etc etc.
i plan to put aggressive 35s on before next hunting season so any cheap clearance/lift i can get will help with fitment/rubbing issues
if so could i replace them with 4 inch blocks and shock extenders or longer shocks for a little more lift/clearance in the rear?
when i bought this truck, it already had a circular aluminum looking leveling block kit up front which probly equates to 2-2.5 inch lift which i may replace with bilstein coilovers since i hear this type of leveling kit is bad for balljoints, axle half shaft alignment etc etc.
i plan to put aggressive 35s on before next hunting season so any cheap clearance/lift i can get will help with fitment/rubbing issues
For the rear, yes the ones I used were blocks that come off a 4X4. So replacing the stock blocks with a 4" block is the same concept I did this write up on and yes you might need longer shocks especially if you will be offroading.
01-09-2013, 11:59 PM
#13
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Here is a more recent picture of my 2wd with 2.5" level and 2" rear blocks. This one has my 33s on.
02-05-2013, 10:45 AM
#14
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On a 2wd some people on here have fit 35s with a 3" level and with new wheels with different back spacing. On a 2wd I would recommend go with a suspension lift to clear 35s if you want a lot of clearance though.
What truck do you have and plan on doing with it? That can help give more options.
02-13-2013, 10:04 PM
#15
results!
Well after eej711 made it easy for the diy'r. I decided to tackle this project today. I have a 2008 F150 XLT 2WD sitting on 35's with minimal rub. A 2.5 inch.procomp leveling kit in the front end and had nothing in the rear. Truck looked like it was dragging from the rear.. Didnt like it much. I decided to try this out. From the local junkyard I picked up the OEM 2 inch 4WD BLOCK $40, I picked up the OEM Ubolts from a local 4wheelparts store that they had taken off a previous 4x4 truck $20. Pics are attached.
Oh. btw no problems with the stock shock with the lifts.
-before
-after
-mod
Oh. btw no problems with the stock shock with the lifts.
-before
-after
-mod
Last edited by zealot7311; 02-13-2013 at 10:10 PM.
02-18-2013, 11:52 PM
#17
Thanks to this thread!!
Picked up my 2010 Platinum 2wd with a 2.5 level already installed and to top it off the previous owner added a shell. The truck just sat nose high
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I picked up an oem 2" block kit from a 2006 fx4 for $60. I installed the kit and it looks perfect now. I know I should just post a before and after pic, but I was just too anxious.
. I picked up an oem 2" block kit from a 2006 fx4 for $60. I installed the kit and it looks perfect now. I know I should just post a before and after pic, but I was just too anxious.
02-24-2013, 06:42 PM
#19
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12-07-2013, 09:08 PM
#20
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I wish my lift kit had those style blocks! My Zone kit does not have the tab protruding to the side of the black, so I lost the functionality of my bump stops.