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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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Installing Blocks?

Im going to be installing rear blocks on my truck and want to have any and every install advice. Also pics please. Im just going to be taking out the factory and putting in a 4 incher. Looks pretty straight forwar and simple, but we all know how that goes. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 09:46 AM
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it really is pretty straightforward I just did a set on my truck 2 weeks ago. Remove the u-bolts, lower the rear end, put new block in place. Install new u-bolts.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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^^ what he said.

helps to put something under the front of the diff to keep it from rolling forward (it wants to)
 
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Old Feb 25, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
^^ what he said.

helps to put something under the front of the diff to keep it from rolling forward (it wants to)
Very true! I forgot about that part. I used a 2nd jack so that I could keep the front from rolling downward. That helped out alot.
 
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