Author Topic: Lifting Chevy rears? (Read 5558 times)

MiniSimp · « **on:** May 31, 2005, 07:36:20 PM »

Ok, so I'm putting on my rears-up-front spring pack soon. I'm guessing they will give me some lift...maybe.

So how should I level out the rear, I dont want to use blocks.

Current rear set-up is Chevy 3 leaf + overload, low profile hanger (spring eye 1/8" from chassis) and Johnny Joint shackles.

oddball · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:45:50 PM »

search on pirate but every one Ive seen uses blocks

and or super long shackles

MiniSimp · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:50:46 PM »

Yea, that's all i've seen on

is 3" blocks or 9" shackles.

Hyena · « **Reply #3 on:** May 31, 2005, 09:09:14 PM »

blocks, shackles, or lowering the rear shackle mount. I would prefer the shackles or lowering the rear mount.

freds40 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:34:27 PM »

My first set were super low and I ran a 7" eye to eye shackle AND a 4" block. Then I got a set out of an '01 Chevy, still 63" but 2 leaf with an overload. With my same 7" shackle, I only needed a 3/4" block to level it.

mr4x42u · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 01, 2005, 10:44:12 PM »

I don't use blocks but have a 5 1/2 in shackle...it don't bother me at all..My rear springs seem to have more lift then others for some reason..

Yota4life · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 01:31:14 PM »

right now i have a 2 1/2" block and 7 1/2" shackles and overloads and my springs seem really warn out. I still have rear sag and need about an 1 1/2" more lift. Maybe i should get another set of chevys

Jase · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 05:20:37 PM »

It would depend on how much lift you do in the front i.e. how many extra leafs you will add. I originally had mine at about 2.5 to 3 inch lift in the front and I didn't need any blocks and I recall my shackles were 6 inch.

biteme · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 06:29:52 PM »

could also add a set of full length add-a-leafs

lowgeared · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 07:46:14 PM »

What's wrong with blocks?

b_ripper8 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 03, 2005, 08:43:02 PM »

Hop-hop-hop

lowgeared · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 04, 2005, 07:00:20 AM »

I have blocks. It allows me to keep the flexible factory springs. I use traction arms and have zero axle wrap, yet it remains super flexy.

toybuilt · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 04, 2005, 08:53:43 PM »

I have 3 leaf chevies with 2.5" blocks and just a little bit of rape.

lowgeared · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 05, 2005, 06:20:34 AM »

Quote from: toybuilt on Jun 04, 2005, 08:53:43 PM

and just a little bit of rape.

Careful, you can still go to jail for that.

toybuilt · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 05, 2005, 11:28:37 AM »

I put my over loads back on(only the front half, I cut the rear half off) so I don't know if I still have any rape.

mr4x42u · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 01:07:47 AM »

blocks are fine if you don;t mind axle wrap,,or the possability of them snapping in half or spitting out..sure,,a wrap bar will take out the wrap,,but it won't fix the other two problems..there are keepers you an build to help keep the blocks from spitting out,,but as long as you stay on top of the u-bolts and keep them tight they work..I'd look for other options though..like lowering you shackle mount over using a block..

toybuilt · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 08:08:29 PM »

Before every run I bouble check all my bolts, just for that reason. I've seen my freinds have loose u bolts on the trail, not a good thing. And they get all

mr4x42u · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 09:46:50 PM »

weld on a keeper..its a plate welded to the block and the u-bolts go through the plate..thes keeps the block from spitting out..even if the u-bolts come loose the block stay put..

toybuilt · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 06, 2005, 09:50:06 PM »

thats a cool idea, Ill have to think about it.

Truggy · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 07, 2005, 01:30:47 PM »

try longer shackles a plus to longer shackles is it will also help your pinion angle. and if you put blocks on you will get axle wrap which sucks you start twisting springs but chevys will put up with a lot good luck

toybuilt · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 07, 2005, 08:31:08 PM »

those chevy spring have handled everything that I've dished out

gotrocks · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 07, 2005, 09:49:05 PM »

I'm running 2 inch block on Mazda 2wd rear leaf packs with 7 or so inch shackles eye to eye and it seems to work out great. I don't have any wrap that I've ever noticed even when in double low. I also run a buggy rears and I put a lot of stress on thouse packs. They are only 3 leaf packs as well.

toybuilt · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 07:40:05 PM »

Sounds like you have a killer setup.

gotrocks · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 08:34:48 PM »

Quote from: toybuilt on Jun 09, 2005, 07:40:05 PM

Sounds like you have a killer setup.

Yeah I really like it

gotrocks · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 08:37:27 PM »

Its not the best shot but it kinda shows you. It will drop quite a bit more I just couldn't find a good enough place to flex it out

OH yeah and just to get a kinda better concept thats a 37 inch tire.

toybuilt · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 09:00:27 PM »

which les schwab did you get your tires from?

gotrocks · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 09:01:25 PM »

Walla walla washington

guess how much I paid for them

crawlerdan · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 09:04:15 PM »

it looks as though you may be able to get more travel out of that setup if in board your shocks, or get longer ones? $Beer Chug\'n$

gotrocks · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 09:10:50 PM »

you mean like / \

oh and they aren't bottomed yet

toybuilt · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 09, 2005, 09:18:30 PM »

Well in less you got a deal you paid a pretty paney for them, I work at Les Schwab Tires in Auburn, CA.

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