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Hey guys I just got a quick question. I just installed some 3" lift blocks on the back of my truck to get some rake back after my leveling kit. I kept the stock shocks. I had to compress the spring a little to get the shocks back on. I figured this wasn't a very smart idea, but I couldn't afford new shocks. I have driven it for a while, and it rides like crap. So it's time to upgrade the shocks. I know I need to get longer ones, but does anyone know how much longer? and what brands would you recommend?

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Just curious why you took your shocks off to put on new blocks? My rear shocks are fine with the 3" blocks

 

Rancho has slightly longer shocks

 

 

Ryan

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I couldn't get enough space between the axle and the spring with the shock attatched. Taking it off was the only way to get it on

BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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I opted for the ReadyLift brackets on both my trucks when I did rear blocks. The roads are not that great here and the ride was a little rough. The brackets returned the OEM ride and I no longer have to worry about bottoming out the shocks.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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If the shocks are topped out, it will ride like hell. Extensions are one way to go, but the proper fix is shocks that fit.

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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I swapped the old keys for new ones, then adjusted the up a little and the factory shocks were maxed out even with the

shock extensions, So my question is do i go with 1-2.5" longer shocks with the extensions or go with 4" longer rancho,s

with the factory shock mounts?

slj2008 Senior Enthusiast

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thinking of pulling the rear blocks ??? stock tires - Just a street truck. what do you guy's think,and what kind of ride will i have.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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thinking of pulling the rear blocks ??? stock tires - Just a street truck. what do you guy's think,and what kind of ride will i have.

 

 

Pulling the blocks will alter ride height but the spring rate is the same. You won't feel a difference.

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thinking of pulling the rear blocks ??? stock tires - Just a street truck. what do you guy's think,and what kind of ride will i have.

 

Yes i know it change the ride hight, But a lot cheaper-then a front leveling kit

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