Topic: blocks on front end!!! Just read!

[toy85ota]

my 84 has a little nose dive, Just a little. Was wondering what you guys thought abou putting an 1/2 or 3/4 inch block in the front. I know what your gonna say "dangerous to put blocks in the front" but with the little ammount really hurt. and i dont want to take it out of the back. thanks guys(and gals if any)

[Slolyfe]

I have Sky's relocation plates in the front of mine, which are 3/8" thick and have never had a problem. But they have pins through them and are welded to the axle perches.

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=80

[drayday55]

shackles

[potter85]

i dont see a problem as long as the pin is completely through something that is welded to the axle or if you put a longer pin through the springs that would go through the spacer and into the perch

[potter85]

this is really usually frowned on tho...

[junya92toy]

Shackles. or stiffer springs mayber better shocks? I just put on some blisteins on the back of my truck. It no longer feels like im giving a fat girl a piggyback ride.

[toy85ota [OP]]

i have the trail gear 5inch classic lift installed, bilstiens, shackles, etc.

[junya92toy]

Hum dont hit the brakes so hard?

[mudmaster]

I have Sky's relocation plates in the front of mine, which are 3/8" thick and have never had a problem. But they have pins through them and are welded to the axle perches.

http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/new/detaproduct.php?id=80

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[Snowtoy]

The proper thing to do would be to run another main leaf in the front.  This would give you about an 1" of lift, and not increase the leverage the springs place on the axle.

How old is the lift you have now?  If the lift is relatively new,  you may need to carry 2-300lbs in the bed to settle the rear springs.

[toy85ota [OP]]

actually its pretty much brand new, hasnt been on any trips yet, just some road driving.

[8D3TOY]

1" or less and you will be fine

[THK Matt]

actually its pretty much brand new, hasnt been on any trips yet, just some road driving.

break those springs in son!
carry some old tires around in the bed.. you have no weight back there...

[skyscraper]

I had the same problem with my trail gear springs...they flattened out a little over time but not enough so I ended up taking a leaf out of the back.  They were too stiff anyway

[IronClad]

run some zero rates

[79coyotefrg]

[unclejpl4x4]

I would check your state laws ............... thats 100% in NJ