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soleeagle · 02-28-2005, 01:19 PM

Well I got the lift on my burb this weekend. I put a 6 inch on it along with the 3/4 ton axles that I rebuilt with disc brakes all around. The only thing I need to do is get a steering stablizer and get the sway bar hooked up. The tires are 33 inches for now, they were just the only 8 lug wheels I had and I am planning on going with at least 36-38 inch this spring.

soleeagle · 02-28-2005, 01:22 PM

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hotrodhomi · 02-28-2005, 01:31 PM

Are all those blockes under your leafs safe? I'm not picking on you, just asking. It seams like it could fold right over with any force. It looks good though.

jermasaurus · 02-28-2005, 07:54 PM

I wish I had some jack stands like the ones in your first post.

low 84 · 02-28-2005, 08:37 PM

looks great man. i'll be doing a similar swap in the next couple weeks.

couple questions, first where did you get those jackstands? those things are sweet. and also, on the rear breaklines did you find a bracket to secure the other end of the rubber line to the axle and then weld it on the axle tube? i'm looking for a little bracket like i have seen others use but i dont' know what to get it off of

soleeagle · 03-01-2005, 12:05 AM

Thanks everyone.

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Originally Posted by low 84

looks great man. i'll be doing a similar swap in the next couple weeks.

couple questions, first where did you get those jackstands?I made the stands at work, they adjust to 4 different heights at 3 inches at a time. They are sweet and very handy. those things are sweet. and also, on the rear breaklines did you find a bracket to secure the other end of the rubber line to the axle and then weld it on the axle tube? I havent yet but I am planning on doing so soon, I still have a few things to do in order to have the lift completed.i'm looking for a little bracket like i have seen others use but i dont' know what to get it off of

Esteban86K5 · 03-01-2005, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Are all those blockes under your leafs safe? I'm not picking on you, just asking. It seams like it could fold right over with any force. It looks good though.

No that is definataly not safe. Witha little axlewrap, you'll spit those right out. I would suggest looking into a shackle flip for the rear and only running the 2"blocks.

RANDY COX · 03-01-2005, 05:37 PM

Iv'e been running mine with 4" blocks in the rear and no trouble at all.

Prerunner1982 · 03-01-2005, 05:51 PM

Randy if you will notice he has 2...2" blocks.. other than that... looks sweet..

MylilBowTie · 03-01-2005, 06:05 PM

So would a shackle kit raise the rear? Wouldnt it be better than blocks? Ive never really messed with any of these things yet.

Prerunner1982 · 03-01-2005, 06:13 PM

yes a shackle flip can raise the rear about 4", ORD offers 2.5" and 4" lift brackets.. and yes it is much better than blocks..you can use your stock springs (unless you want more than 4" lift) so you can keep a softer ride and some flex...

soleeagle · 03-02-2005, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982

Randy if you will notice he has 2...2" blocks.. other than that... looks sweet..

There are not 2 2" blocks in there. They are 1 4" block. The pic just makes it look that way. I would never stack blocks up to get more lift. I have had 4" blocks in my truck for almost 2 years now and never had a problem yet. I will be looking into a shackle flip in the future.

Esteban86K5 · 03-02-2005, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by soleeagle

There are not 2 2" blocks in there. They are 1 4" block. The pic just makes it look that way. I would never stack blocks up to get more lift. I have had 4" blocks in my truck for almost 2 years now and never had a problem yet. I will be looking into a shackle flip in the future.

Nothing wrong with blocks. I ran them for a few years also with no problems. It just looks like they were stacked. And that would be

The shackle flip is more expensive but a better alternative then the blocks. You won't get the axle wrap as you would with the blocks.

Project looks good.

Prerunner1982 · 03-02-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by soleeagle

There are not 2 2" blocks in there. They are 1 4" block.

02-28-2005, 01:19 PM	#1
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	My buisy weekend Well I got the lift on my burb this weekend. I put a 6 inch on it along with the 3/4 ton axles that I rebuilt with disc brakes all around. The only thing I need to do is get a steering stablizer and get the sway bar hooked up. The tires are 33 inches for now, they were just the only 8 lug wheels I had and I am planning on going with at least 36-38 inch this spring. Attached Images __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

02-28-2005, 01:22 PM	#2
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	some more Attached Images __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

02-28-2005, 01:31 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Are all those blockes under your leafs safe? I'm not picking on you, just asking. It seams like it could fold right over with any force. It looks good though. Last edited by hotrodhomi; 02-28-2005 at 01:31 PM. Reason: spelling

02-28-2005, 08:37 PM	#5
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	looks great man. i'll be doing a similar swap in the next couple weeks. couple questions, first where did you get those jackstands? those things are sweet. and also, on the rear breaklines did you find a bracket to secure the other end of the rubber line to the axle and then weld it on the axle tube? i'm looking for a little bracket like i have seen others use but i dont' know what to get it off of __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

03-01-2005, 05:37 PM	#8
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Iv'e been running mine with 4" blocks in the rear and no trouble at all. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-28-2005, 07:54 PM	#4
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	I wish I had some jack stands like the ones in your first post.

03-01-2005, 05:51 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Randy if you will notice he has 2...2" blocks.. other than that... looks sweet..

03-01-2005, 06:05 PM	#10
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	So would a shackle kit raise the rear? Wouldnt it be better than blocks? Ive never really messed with any of these things yet. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-01-2005, 06:13 PM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	yes a shackle flip can raise the rear about 4", ORD offers 2.5" and 4" lift brackets.. and yes it is much better than blocks..you can use your stock springs (unless you want more than 4" lift) so you can keep a softer ride and some flex...

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