6" lift blocks for 4"?

[Texas Diesel]

Anyone want to trade a set of 3" lift blocks for my set of 6" (whatever) in my 01 3500 4wd?



I need to lower the rear and cant find a set. The salvage yards dont have any, they put them in the scrap metal bin :{

 

[BHiggins]

I don't remember ever seeing 3" blocks, I thought they only ran in even sizes. That said, I have a set of 2" blocks that you can have, u-bolts and all, just pay the shipping. Let me know if you want them.

Actually, look in JC Whitney, you can probably get a set of blocks with u-bolts for less than the shipping would be from New York, but they're yours if you want them.



Brian

 

[Texas Diesel]

I know what you mean. My lift blocks are factory and are called 6" but I can only measure 4. 75" between the axle tube mount and the bottom of the leaf springs



See the picture



I need to lose about 2" (and about 5" on my waist )

 

[bgilbert]

I thought you wanted the 3" blocks for a first gen? FWIW, 78-91 W models came with 3"blocks, probly went back further than that. 91. 5-93 W models came with 6" blocks.

 

[Texas Diesel]

I was told that 89-93 4wd had 3" ers.



3"ers are what I am looking for to replace mine with.

 

[bgilbert]

I was told that 89-93 4wd had 3" ers.

Thats a negatory. 78-91 W models came with 3"blocks, probly went back further than that. 91. 5-93 W models came with 6" blocks. Also the 6"ers might have just been the 91. 5-93 W diesel models. But thats the year range for them.

 

[BHiggins]

Most lift blocks are tapered to keep the driveline at the correct angle, which may explain why your 4" blocks measure 4. 75" at the back. The 2" blocks I have are 1. 75" in the front and 2" in the back. If I remember correctly they cost around $43. 00 with new u-bolts also (JC Whitney). As I said, you can have them for free if you need them.

As for the 5" around the waist, me too. Let me know if you figure that one out. :-laf

Brian

 

[Texas Diesel]

Most lift blocks are tapered to keep the driveline at the correct angle, which may explain why your 4" blocks measure 4. 75" at the back. The 2" blocks I have are 1. 75" in the front and 2" in the back. If I remember correctly they cost around $43. 00 with new u-bolts also (JC Whitney). As I said, you can have them for free if you need them.

As for the 5" around the waist, me too. Let me know if you figure that one out. :-laf

Brian

I think they would be too short.



I measured mine and they are 4. 75" front and rear. The perch that is welded to the axle tube is setting the pinion angle because it is offset rotation wise.

 

[BHiggins]

Skyjacker makes 3" blocks, call National Wheel & Tire: (304) 233-7917. I got my whole lift kit from them (other than the 2" blocks, which I didn't use) they were fast and had the lowest prices I could find.

Brian