hey i was thinkin about throwina set of 3 inch lift blocks on my truck and i was wondering what im getting myself into...

any info/hints/tips/tricks/suggestions always welcome

thanks

james

 

lift blocks are definitely a cheap way to get lift. what are you going to do up front? lift blocks will just magnify your axle wrap and ive heard of some breaking. can you not afford to do longer shackles or higher lift springs?

 

You will get cheap lift.

You will magnify axle wrap. With 3in, it will be considerable.

These have broken, and I've seen them be spit out from under a truck before. It wasn't pretty.

If you don't wheel much, and are just looking for an onroad lift, than you should be fine. Offroad, I'd suggest something else.

 

get shackles instead

 

i put blocks on mine about 4 months ago and ive rode in the woods every weekend scence. but its super easy, but i would rec. a leveling kit up frt. its a lil bit harder just becouse the strut comp. is a pain

 

MarlinCrawler.com..everything u need.didn't say what year but i'd go with some new spring's 2 at least get it back up to stock hight then shackles..

 

Blocks break under stress and will cause your axle to wrap itself-in other words your axle will pull itself apart from the suspension

 

I agree. I've done bumpy-ass trails with rocks embedded in the path. It was worse than just constant vibrations... my tires got air a couple of times just by going a little too fast. If I had blocks... those things woulda been screwed.

Putting on longer shackles has to be even easier than blocks I would imagine. Find a 1/4" steel bar and cut/drill to fit (or lift).

 

so if i were to take my shackles and make longer ones from 1/4 inch heavy ass steel it would lift my truck properly? would i have to mess with the driveline or hard lines..

 

Shackle length must be double the lift you want.

If you want 3 inches, you need 6 inch longer shackles.

At that length you may experience dline issues, but its pretty hard to say. Good news is, the steel to do this won't cost you much, and its easy to do, so if you have problems, you can go back to stock, or just go to 2 inches. You will be fine with 2 inches.

 

you think that 3 inches is a little too much? for my drive line.. but what about the hardlines.. theyll be alright or what?

 

I don't know if 3 inches is too much. I have 4 inch shackles plus 3 inch springs on my 4 runner, it barely brings it back to stock height. I have a perfect driveline angle.

Hardlines are fine. I would get an extented soft line for your rear brakes. They make nice stainless braided ones. Also, good idea to get a spacer for the LSPV. Front will depend on what you do up there.

 

what exactly is a LSPV and what kind of spacer do i need for it..

 

LSPV = load sensing proportioning valve. All you need is a thin piece of steel, with two holes drilled in it. You just need to raise is up. Search around, as i'm not sure how far for whatever lift you end up with.

I suggest looking at www.4crawler.com

 

thanks for that link.. it was very informative. i will be constructing my shackles over the next couple days.. ill throw up a picture so you guys can pick at my shoddy fab skills..


thanks again

james