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Offline murraygmc

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lift blocks??
« on: December 04, 2008, 06:11:53 am »
my coworker told me he had a small lift blocks 4 my truck 2.5 in frount and 3 in back  dose any one know if this will allow 33 12 50 tiers thans  if not is the blocks worth messing with  
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2008, 06:42:25 am »
They should allow the tires to clear. Not recommended for extreme off road use, but will work if you dont try to jump it over hills ;D
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2008, 06:48:29 am »
lol cool i really didnt want to spend the money on a sup lift
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2008, 06:51:25 am »
Lift blocks on the front are a bad idea.
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #4 on: December 04, 2008, 09:28:39 am »
why is lift blocks a bad idea what willl it mees up
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2008, 09:34:58 am »
why is lift blocks a bad idea what willl it mees up

No because if they come out you will lose control since that is the steering axle.

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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2008, 10:21:56 am »
Definitely stay away from lift blocks in the front. Either add a leaf or get a lift kit.
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2008, 10:48:55 am »
ok guys thanks 4 the info i you guys are the experts
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2008, 10:58:23 am »
what kind of sup lift would b the cheepest and easey to install 2 fit 33 12 50 tiers then im looking to make it kinda mean looking after im done i might drop it in a mud hole once to c what it has but thats about it
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2008, 01:02:39 pm »
Cheapest, add a leaf and rear blocks. Longer shocks and a steering arm. You can buy a 4" lift with shocks and u-bolts pretty cheap too.

something like this. If you shop around you'll find many company's with free shipping like jc whitney

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-2-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ120341548773QQcmdZViewItem

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87-Chevy-6-Suspension-Lift-Kit-1-2-or-3-4-Ton-4wd_W0QQitemZ140285241879QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2008, 01:46:19 pm »
your the best thanks
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2008, 05:03:57 pm »
I hate blocks myself.  I think it's worth the extra money for the kit with full springs.  In Michigan front blocks are illegal to run too.

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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 05:34:55 pm »
really, shure didnt know that it would b cool if thare was a web site that had clear truck laws 4 each state
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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2008, 08:25:05 pm »
really, shure didnt know that it would b cool if thare was a web site that had clear truck laws 4 each state

not sure where but I have seen that site

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Re: lift blocks??
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2008, 08:32:42 pm »
It is on Rough Countrys site:
http://www.roughcountry.com/lift_laws.html