Whats better Blocks or springs??

[bfofish]

So what is better with a 6" lift,rear lift blocks or 6" lift springs?I've been told that springs are a better ride.Don't know,never been in a truck that didn't have blocks. I had a 3" lift on my last blazer w/blocks in the rear,now I'm going 6".Just looking to smooth it out a little
(I know it's a 4x4  but.. )

[Captkaos]

putting blocks in the rear causes axle wrap, and can be dangerous if the block flips out.  Springs lifts are a much better choice.  If you are going to use blocks, limit them to no more than 3".

[bfofish]

Thanks.

[xtremjeepn]

The answer is really not that simple. 

-Blocks can increase spring wrap on soft springs. This is simply an effect of moving the leverage point further away from the axle. With 3/4 or 1 ton springs this may not have any effect at all.

Usually people go to full springs because they want a soft spring (more flex) which would lead to an axle wrap problem with soft springs.

If you want to maintain a 3/4 or 1 ton rating on a truck you may want to use a block with the stiff heavy duty springs. This will keep your hauling capacity and spring wrap wont be a big issue because of the stiff springs.

There is a third option. You can do a shackle flip on these trucks in the rear. (OffRoadDesigns.com), This gives about 4" of lift with the stock springs. You can then use a short lift spring or small block to get the extra 2"

[BILTUP]

I have done the shackle flip on mine and highly recommend it.  I have used the offroaddesigns kit with there 6'' shackle and 1'' zero rates for a total of 6''.

[Captkaos]

Just throwing this out there, but you can use 2WD shackles and do a flip also, but ORD's kit is nice.

[bfofish]

Thanks for all the ideas. 
I'll let you know what I decide to do.

[85MudMonster]

I was going to ask this same question but made sure I did a search first. So what is a shakle flip? And how does that add lift? And which is better on a 1/2 ton pickep, Blocks or springs? Thanks.

Dan

[VileZambonie]

Springs are always better
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/shacklekit.htm

[85MudMonster]

Wow, That is sweet, and that should help me find a bit cheaper way to get the lift I want and not have to use blocks either. Thank you.

[79shortbed]

sorry to bring up anold post but to much power+lift blocks=

[bfofish]

    OUCH!!!!!
I like that flip kit Vile,gonna have to look into it.

[xtremjeepn]

I've actually tack welded blocks in place to make sure they don't move.

If you have that much power you would not want soft springs either. The spring wrap woudl destroy ujoints in a heartbeat.

[79shortbed]

big long ladder bars help alot...

[xtremjeepn]

Big long ladder bars defeat the whole point of a lift though?!!!   Unless you are doing it ONLY for vanity reasons.