I think that's a bit of a generalization. While blocks in large sizes are
generally consiidered detrimental to everything except the ride, there is
nothing wrong with the use of a small block to acheive a small lift. 6 inch
block is WAY too much - I agree with you there, but look at it this way - on
the Ran 2500HD, the FACTORY uses a four inch block in the rear. Why would
Dodge do it if it was such a definate no-no? However, my personal opinion is
that 3 inches is about as big as you'd want a block. anything bigger with
any amount of hp, you're going to get real bad axle wrap - that's just
simple physics.
>From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Subject: RE: DML: '98 Dakota Tuff Country installation article
>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:22:29 -0600
>
>
>6" Lift with blocks....that's scary. I've seen several kits that use
>modified shackles and springs rather than blocks for safety. The new
>Fabtech Kit for my buddies '99 RAM 1500 Quad-Cab 4x4 uses shackles and
>springs for the rear. When we talked to them, they basically stated the
>same thing: "The use of blocks is mainly for people who are on a budget
>and
>want it to LOOK good. If you want it to function properly offroad, use the
>spring kit". (BTW: The kit runs close to $3000 with all the trimmings
>(dual shocks up front for better rebound control).
>
>- Bernd
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: Re: DML: '98 Dakota Tuff Country installation article
>
>
>On trucks last week they installed a 6" superlift on a new silverado and
>they opted to go with blocks instead of new leaf springs. Must of had a
>good reason.
>
>Jason
>
>
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