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Does anyone know where I can get a 1/2" rear spring spacer for my 2008 silverado ltz. I installed a front leveling kit and would like the rear to sit a little higher.

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Does anyone know where I can get a 1/2" rear spring spacer for my 2008 silverado ltz. I installed a front leveling kit and would like the rear to sit a little higher.

 

 

you just need a bigger block, you have to take out the stock lift block in the back and put in taller one. Ebays got them.

 

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Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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DO NOT stack blocks EVER. Replace the existing one with a new one that is thicker (to your liking) and make sure to install new Ubolts in the process.

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Thanks guys. I was just wondering if anyone had used a certain companys block and where I could find one that was made like the oem for a 1500, 2008 ltz. 2" would be perfect.

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How difficult would it be to add another leaf.. give you the lift you wanted (net .75in.), AND strengthen your payload/towing support? Would this not be a better option? or is there more to this than I think?

 

How much more in $ do you figure?

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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How difficult would it be to add another leaf.. give you the lift you wanted (net .75in.), AND strengthen your payload/towing support? Would this not be a better option? or is there more to this than I think?

 

How much more in $ do you figure?

Only problem with adding a spring is you also stiffen the heck out of the ride.

 

Thanks guys. I was just wondering if anyone had used a certain companys block and where I could find one that was made like the oem for a 1500, 2008 ltz. 2" would be perfect.

Blocks are pretty much blocks. As long as they are cast or machined correctly, they pretty much are a universal thing. All they amount to is a solid piece of metal as a spacer.

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How difficult would it be to add another leaf.. give you the lift you wanted (net .75in.), AND strengthen your payload/towing support? Would this not be a better option? or is there more to this than I think?

 

How much more in $ do you figure?

Only problem with adding a spring is you also stiffen the heck out of the ride.

 

 

 

ahhhhh good point...

 

 

Whats a good price for a set of 2" blocks and the new ubolts? There's a place local here... sells them as a kit for like $90.. seems a bit high for just blocks and bolts.. no? And to maintain the stock "tilt"... 2" blocks (replacing the stock ones) and the RC kit would do it? (I tow, and when I'm hooked up, the truck is level.. I'd like to keep that, and not sag in the back)

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How difficult would it be to add another leaf.. give you the lift you wanted (net .75in.), AND strengthen your payload/towing support? Would this not be a better option? or is there more to this than I think?

 

How much more in $ do you figure?

Only problem with adding a spring is you also stiffen the heck out of the ride.

 

 

 

ahhhhh good point...

 

 

Whats a good price for a set of 2" blocks and the new ubolts? There's a place local here... sells them as a kit for like $90.. seems a bit high for just blocks and bolts.. no? And to maintain the stock "tilt"... 2" blocks (replacing the stock ones) and the RC kit would do it? (I tow, and when I'm hooked up, the truck is level.. I'd like to keep that, and not sag in the back)

 

 

 

cast iron blocks or steel would be better. Aluminum can mush out over time if you carry a lot of heavy loads on rough roads

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Does anyone know where I can get a 1/2" rear spring spacer for my 2008 silverado ltz. I installed a front leveling kit and would like the rear to sit a little higher.

OK got one from ready lift. 2.25" replaces the stock 1.25" and raises the rear up 1" and that works perfect with the bilstein 1500 shocks. Thanks for all the members input. Buy the way, the optima 34r, reversed terminal battery that I have install in my 2008 silverado fits perfect with no modifications.

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