I finally found someone to offer me the rear blocks and u-bolts to raise the back of my 04 reg cab STX. I believe I've seen people on these forums who have raised there 2wd with the 4x4 blocks without the 4x4 shocks. Will I be able to do the same or would I be better of getting the shocks too?

 

why would u want to raise the back anymore??? its like 3 inches higher to start off with

 

He probably likes the stance of the 4x4. I also like the way the 4x4 looks compared to the 4x2.

 

im just staying the front is like 3 inches lower than the rear and he is going to raise it another 2 inches without doing anything to the front??

 

from a previous post, I believe he's going with an autospring/dastar setup...

 

Inbred is right. Im thinking about going with the 2.5" autospring. At least that way it level out just a tad.

 

be aware, with the 2.5 kit youre going to have some linkages resting on eachother...

 

Details on the blocks please? There was another post about using the 4WD F150 blocks and u-bolts. Is this the same or different?

 

freddy how much to get the power door locks?

 

Shawk, I notice freddy hasn't replied, so if your curious about power door locks, I put them in my STX Regular cab. The local custom shop wanted 260 plus tax, for keyless entry, with two power door locks.

No thanks.
I bought a 'crimestopper' keyless entry with two power door actuaters included for about 50 bucks. Installation was pretty easy.
Removing the panels has been covered to death in the forums, and I decided to bring in a discreet power wire from the battery, which is very easy on our trucks. My drivers door already had an actuater in it! So I used the left over to make my tailgate also keyless lock.
It took about three hours for the two doors.

I love the keyless entry so much I decided to put it in my Tracker last weekend. Put in an alarm and keyless entry, 50 bucks for alarm, 8.00 for two actuaters (great deal on E-bay.) three hours work for that.

An easy mod.
Chris

 

back to the main topic.....will you need the 4x4 shocks or not? Im gathering parts together.

 

shawk,

Sorry for the VERY late response. I got the power door locks installed with the AutoPage alarm. They threw in tint for the front doors as well. $300.

im_poor,

From what I have read, we shouldn't need the 4x4 shocks. It might be recommended but not necessary. I just bought a pair of blocks and u-bolts from jperea, without the shocks. I'll probably install them tomorrow or the next day. Then again, I might go back to jperea and get the shocks from him.

 

"be aware, with the 2.5 kit youre going to have some linkages resting on eachother..."

What the hell are you talking about.I have their 2.5 kit on mine and have no problems at all.

 

Yeah, I wouldnt think that would be a problem with raising up the front. The 3" Skyjacker lift, from what I have read, is problem free as far as steering goes.