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Im looking at adding the 3'' blocks to my truck here in the next couple weeks and on the readylift site I saw that they recommend shock extensions for the rear (http://www.readylift.com/p-362-rear-shock-...500-2wd4wd.aspx). Well it says recommended with off road use (which my truck wont really see). Just looking for opinions if you guys think I should add the extensions at the same time when I do the blocks. Would it be rare for them to "top out" or over extend with regular driving? I searched "shock extensions" and didnt come up with anything.

 

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yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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i put shock extension in the front of the yukon.. i really never have seen rear shock extensions..

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Yeah i think they just put it on the site bc i never seen it on there before if it was. It just got me thinkin when i noticed it if I would be better off getting them or not.

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Im looking at adding the 3'' blocks to my truck here in the next couple weeks and on the readylift site I saw that they recommend shock extensions for the rear (http://www.readylift.com/p-362-rear-shock-...500-2wd4wd.aspx). Well it says recommended with off road use (which my truck wont really see). Just looking for opinions if you guys think I should add the extensions at the same time when I do the blocks. Would it be rare for them to "top out" or over extend with regular driving? I searched "shock extensions" and didnt come up with anything.

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

I can tell you that if you put in the 3" blocks that your stock shock wont be able to hook up unless you compress the leaf springs. When you go over bumps the shocks will extend to their limit and you will feel it throughout the truck. You need to buy the extensions short term but longer rear shocks is the proper answer.

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Im looking at adding the 3'' blocks to my truck here in the next couple weeks and on the readylift site I saw that they recommend shock extensions for the rear (http://www.readylift.com/p-362-rear-shock-...500-2wd4wd.aspx). Well it says recommended with off road use (which my truck wont really see). Just looking for opinions if you guys think I should add the extensions at the same time when I do the blocks. Would it be rare for them to "top out" or over extend with regular driving? I searched "shock extensions" and didnt come up with anything.

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

I can tell you that if you put in the 3" blocks that your stock shock wont be able to hook up unless you compress the leaf springs. When you go over bumps the shocks will extend to their limit and you will feel it throughout the truck. You need to buy the extensions short term but longer rear shocks is the proper answer.

 

 

While I agree with you that longer shocks is the proper answer, relocating the mounting points (shock "extensions" I guess) would be fine. He would have the same amount of travel and keep a factory ride. Longer shocks would increase the travel of the shock, but without other suspension modifications to allow more travel, that really wouldn't matter (in my mind anyway).

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Im looking at adding the 3'' blocks to my truck here in the next couple weeks and on the readylift site I saw that they recommend shock extensions for the rear (http://www.readylift.com/p-362-rear-shock-...500-2wd4wd.aspx). Well it says recommended with off road use (which my truck wont really see). Just looking for opinions if you guys think I should add the extensions at the same time when I do the blocks. Would it be rare for them to "top out" or over extend with regular driving? I searched "shock extensions" and didnt come up with anything.

 

Thanks for the feedback

 

From very recent and personal experience, I can tell you that you will need longer shocks or extensions (however, I never saw those extensions for the rear shocks. Those do look good & strong but quick and simple too). This past summer I installed new shocks in prep for towing my camping trailer. W/O even thinking about it I later added 3" ReadyLift axle blocks. I had the blocks laying around from an earlier purchase. It all looked great for my needs but then I drove it. It was like my Grandpa's old stiff frame Indian MC.

 

Still for 2 days I was in denial. I guess I thought 3" was not a big deal and should be able to be squeezed out of the stock rear suspension. Man was I wrong. I searched everywhere and no one I found offered any type extensions at the time. Those ReadyLift extensions must be fairly new. I sure wish I'd found those back in June. (I'd have saved a ton of money, still had my air shocks with working O/B air compressor, AND I would not have had to do the entire job twice, in the same month) The best info I found then was on Rancho's site. They have quite a selection of longer front and rear shocks based on the amount of lift added. They have them in both their high and low priced lines and do not really charge much more for a longer application. I had my local NAPA store check for me on such choices as Gabriel or Monroe both regular and air shocks but said neither made any shocks other than stock size. It basically boiled down to they'd love to have something to offer me but did not and that I should just go with the brand of my choice who makes an over-sized version for my truck. They mentioned Rancho, Rough Country and SkyJacker. I went with Rancho's RS 9000XLs in the end. Good luck and be careful. My back end was squirrely and jumped around a bit anytime I hit a deep gutter or big speed bump.

Jim

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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i have 3" blocks in the back of the yukon,, and the shocks did barely go back together but the ride sucks now. cant wait for new ones

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Maybe ill just save myself some money and hold off on them then. Readylift sure doesnt explain all this info you guys gave me on the site. I was mainly getting the blocks for when I rarely have a load or my motorcycle in the back and thought it would look good to have the rear just a hair taller than the front when unloaded. Would the 2" blocks cause the same issues? And would the truck still sag with the 2" blocks?

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