How to level?

[sparg93]

Unfortunately I lost my measurements and I'm not exactly sure how high I jacked the front...i know its somewhere between 1 and 1.5"

With that in mind, I now need to order a pair of blocks to level the back. How do I measure the height difference so I know what size block to purchase?

 

[SunlitComet]

I would think you just could just measure the difference between your wheels wells and order your blocks to fit or am I on the wrong route.

 

[sparg93]

the front wheel wells have a slightly different arch then the rear...i'm not sure if it would be an accurate measurement.

Any ideas?

 

[SunlitComet]

If you think so. How about bottom of rocker panel at the inside of of front and rear tires for the difference and add one inch. You might have a one maybe two degree incline rack afterwards. I am sure you can live with that. Or find a level ground take a tape and measure you rear wells and jack up rear till your frame or rocker panel is level then check measurement for difference.

 

[bowtiefreak]

Level to me is 1" less in the rear. It appears to be level that way. The rear at the same height (measured at the center of the wheel well) looks raked

 

[SWCHEEZ]

Most people go with a 2in block right off the bat and i know most kits like the "zoneoffroad" and "roughcountry" kits come with 2in blocks but id maybe just get back under it and crack them back down and start over (just my idea)

 

[sparg93]

great advice all around - I decided to jump on the 1.5" block. From my original measurements, I know I didn't exceed 1.5" in lift.

I'd like my truck to sit just slightly raked downward in the front..this will help with mpg and I also personally like the look. I'm hoping to install within the next 2 weeks so I can finally get this thing aligned!! (it's been sitting with all the traveling I've been up to)

 

[bigred97]

good write up