Tbar Lift with block

[king_yukon]

Im looking to do a 2-3" block and crank my t bars. Ive been reading info on here but Im still confused. I see everyone saying dont crank more then 2". I've read the tech that bowtie wrote up and still am confused lol I get the concept but just looking for more answers I guess

So I would honestly like a 3" block but i'm willing to settle with the 2" so it doesnt look to have as much as a rake in the front. Totals plans are to crank tbars, block the rear, new springs, and leafs (cause they're old)

Now when cranking the tbars, how do I correctly crank them? And If I put a block in the rear it just spaces the axle more. so do I need anything like the BL would. eg: gap guards or whatever.

 

[the big blue bus]

lift the front end off the ground and turn the bolt (18mm ) a few turns and see where it gets you. the rear block you jsut need longer u bolts with it as well. nothing else some say longer shocks but im fine with 2inch block and stock shocks

 

[purple 'hoe]

So I would honestly like a 3" block but i'm willing to settle with the 2" so it doesnt look to have as much as a rake in the front. Totals plans are to crank tbars, block the rear, new springs, and leafs (cause they're old)

Now when cranking the tbars, how do I correctly crank them? And If I put a block in the rear it just spaces the axle more. so do I need anything like the BL would. eg: gap guards or whatever.

If your replacing your leaf springs, why replace them and add a lift block? Just buy lift springs at that point. It would be less work in all honesty. And lift springs are 100 times better than lift blocks

More expensive. But you'll have the leaf springs out anyways. Might as well do it right if you that far into it.

Also, get some new shocks. And don't forget to add things like extended brake hose's and other things

 

[king_yukon]

Sorry new to lifting! I usually drop it to the ground. Lol. What are lift springs? They replace having a leaf spring in total. How are they for towing?

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I am planning on new shocks and struts I seen the blister 5100 I think someone said were the best ones to go with.

What all needed to be extended?

 

[king_yukon]

So i've looked into the lift springs. Thats the way i'm going to go for sure. Now that ones i'm looking at say 4" will it settle at 4 or sag a little bit lower to like 3? anyone know?

 

[purple 'hoe]

Lift springs are just leaf springs with more leaves in them for lift.

They might sag after some use. but nothing right away

 

[king_yukon]

Well the lift springs take care of the back, now the stock keys can only be turned to lift 2" right? If I change the keys, Im guessing they would be larger? Will I beable to lift beyond the 2" markk? To help even out the rake from the rear lift springs

Thanks btw all the info so far has been great help!

 

[bowtiefreak]

You can crank to 3" in the front I bet, it's just a bad idea because it tears the front end up really fast. Cranking the front up takes about 10 minutes and that includes jacking it up and getting the tools out...and opening a beer

 

[king_yukon]

You can crank to 3" in the front I bet, it's just a bad idea because it tears the front end up really fast. Cranking the front up takes about 10 minutes and that includes jacking it up and getting the tools out...and opening a beer

So I've read. Any other suggestion as to lifting the front? For a decent budget? I am gunna swap the shocks all around to compensate for the lift

 

[bowtiefreak]

A suspension lift that drops the differential and NOT the Rough Country 2-3" kit. Something more like the Rough Country 4-6" kit