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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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shim kit added *pics*

I had a shim kit put on to level out the truck and to raise the rear a bit. It raised it an inch-inch and a half. The truck sits almost level now.


 

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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Goregeous truck bud!!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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how many inches are the spacers/blocks/etc. from the axle brackets to the bottom of the leaves?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Looks Great!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Very nice truck! I like it
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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That is one sweet truck....nice job
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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that looks dangerous.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
that looks dangerous.
yep, now you've got multiple blocks stacked

looks nice though
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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Looks awesome, not a fan of the latest trend of front being higher than back, but as others have said stacking blocks is a little scary, have you looked into a one piece block that accomplishes the same thing?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Have to agree. Not crazy about stacking blocks. The trucks a beauty though!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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That setup will have enough axle wrap to pull the driveshaft out of the slip yoke.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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your truck looks better level but that stacking is scary.

Replace that with new leaf springs or a fabtech 5" block+AAL. Seriously.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by mSaLL150
your truck looks better level but that stacking is scary.

Replace that with new leaf springs or a fabtech 5" block+AAL. Seriously.
Why not just the 5" block too replace the two big blocks and leave the shim kit.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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ya i will probably throw a big block on there when i re gear it this spring. im in no rush and the truck will be fine for 4 months. besides, i dont drive much except around town. wheres a link where i can buy a 5 inch block? ive searched 4wp and all the other ones.
 
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