"Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rack Man · 10-11-2008, 03:10 AM

Is it feasable to simply add 1" blocks "all around" to obtain 1" of lift......I'm looking to add 1" to 1.5" of lift on my 70 K10 and this seems like it is the easiest solution to me...as the factory springs are still in great shape....

Is this a good idea?

Thanks, Dan

Mudder · 10-11-2008, 04:31 AM

As a body lift? Never put blocks under your front springs. It will spit them out.

duallyjams · 10-11-2008, 05:55 AM

1) you could do a add a leaf to your springs
2) ORD makes a 1inch body lift
3) zero rates give you about 1inch of lift ( blocks)

Rack Man · 10-11-2008, 01:08 PM

Yea..a buddy of mine said to add the blocks under the leafs and to just weld them in....??

Dan

Mudder · 10-11-2008, 01:14 PM

I wouldn't in the front.

LONGHAIR · 10-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudder

I wouldn't in the front.

I agree 100%, it is just not safe on the front. The leverage/stress on the mounting area is increased. The front axle gets a lot more force applied to it, cornering, braking, etc.

msgross · 10-11-2008, 06:51 PM

I would do the ORD zero rate leaf (gain 1" with same ride) or a regular add-a-leaf (it will stiffen the ride though and gain 1.5")

earl87gta · 10-11-2008, 07:55 PM

the 1 in zero rate would be fine just dont use a block you need it to be like a add a leaf the zero rates actly bolt to the spring pack so its not like a normal block used to lift the back.
I had a set of ORD zro rates on my blazer for 6 years and 20k never had any trouble.

72 CustomCamper · 10-11-2008, 10:58 PM

I think most states have outlawed front blocks...

Chuck

**jerry moss** · 10-13-2008, 09:15 AM

illegal here in calif. for sure-BUT- i see big rigs with front blocks quite often.

Rack Man · 10-14-2008, 07:49 AM

Thanks for all the advice...took me a bit to figure out what "ORD" was...."Off Road Design"....The "Zero Rates" look like the ticket...they're basically blocks but are really more like add a leafs......safe & legal!

For future reference:

earl87gta · 10-14-2008, 10:37 AM

There cheaper at DIY4x4 if you havent bought them yet.

10-11-2008, 03:10 AM	#1
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	"Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? Is it feasable to simply add 1" blocks "all around" to obtain 1" of lift......I'm looking to add 1" to 1.5" of lift on my 70 K10 and this seems like it is the easiest solution to me...as the factory springs are still in great shape.... Is this a good idea? Thanks, Dan

10-11-2008, 04:31 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? As a body lift? Never put blocks under your front springs. It will spit them out.

10-11-2008, 05:55 AM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? 1) you could do a add a leaf to your springs 2) ORD makes a 1inch body lift 3) zero rates give you about 1inch of lift ( blocks) __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

10-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#4
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? Yea..a buddy of mine said to add the blocks under the leafs and to just weld them in....?? Dan

10-11-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? I wouldn't in the front.

10-11-2008, 06:51 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? I would do the ORD zero rate leaf (gain 1" with same ride) or a regular add-a-leaf (it will stiffen the ride though and gain 1.5") __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-11-2008, 07:55 PM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? the 1 in zero rate would be fine just dont use a block you need it to be like a add a leaf the zero rates actly bolt to the spring pack so its not like a normal block used to lift the back. I had a set of ORD zro rates on my blazer for 6 years and 20k never had any trouble. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-11-2008, 10:58 PM	#9
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? I think most states have outlawed front blocks... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

10-13-2008, 09:15 AM	#10
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,949	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? illegal here in calif. for sure-BUT- i see big rigs with front blocks quite often. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

10-14-2008, 07:49 AM	#11
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? Thanks for all the advice...took me a bit to figure out what "ORD" was...."Off Road Design"....The "Zero Rates" look like the ticket...they're basically blocks but are really more like add a leafs......safe & legal! For future reference:

10-14-2008, 10:37 AM	#12
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: "Blocks" all around for 1" lift....? There cheaper at DIY4x4 if you havent bought them yet. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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