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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:18 PM
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thanks i agree!!.. but ooo the decisions decisions.

i know someone on here knows the pin size i need for the block


im gonna try and weigh it down and get a visual maybe that will help my decision
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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You could go with the stock block and shim it up to where you need it.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Well how about taking the AS blocks to a machine shop and have them cut down?

Course I've never seen the AS blocks so not sure you could do that but it is a thought.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Put some cement blocks in the bed??
 
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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AS blocks are hollow. And for whatever reason, my 4" blocks from them have split down all four corners (yes both Blocks). Im currently trying to get them replaced.... just an fyi to check on those autospring blocks.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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hollow???? man thats crap... im definetly replacing them with the superlift.. CAST IRON SOLID.. you wont see those babys splitting

FX4LIFE whered you get that grill??? sweet

im thinking the 2.5" will be the way to go... its only like 3/4" bigger than stock... should sit just perfect im hoping... the 2" is less than a 1/4" taller than stock.. not worth it imo..
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Its a carriage works billet grille
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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did it come with the holes for the lights???
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by diggman08
did it come with the holes for the lights???
No holes in the grille, he installed the lights behind the grille
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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ooo ok... looks like in the froont in is sig pic.. im thinking of doing that same mod,, but with the FX2 grille.... are those KC hilights?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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07FX4 is right, they are behind the grille. sorry about that.

They arent KC's tho, they are hella 500's.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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So can anybody comment on which 2.5" block is right for our trucks? 4WP has three options for 2.5" cast iron block:

SUP025-2: .5625 in. Hole and .5625 in. Pin
SUP026-2: .6875 in. Hole and .625 in. Pin
SUP027-2: .9375 in. Hole and .9375 in. Pin Adapter

Anybody ever used these? For only $36.95 they'd be perfect for me!

EDIT: From looking at the AS kit it looks like we need 2 pins per block, so I guess these won't work for us?
 

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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Bump!
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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renaud..i dont think you need a new block with only a 2" leveling kit IMO... it would really TAIL UP.. if u do get one i would go for the 2"
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Well, I've had the 2" installed in front for a while now and I think I do need a small rear lift

Every truck sits different, and with the rear at stock height it sits about 1/2" lower than the front by my eye. This isn't a big deal, but I hate the look when I have a few hundred pounds in the bed or a trailer hooked up. IMO the 2" block would be a waste of time/money as you gain less than 1/2" of lift. Gaining 7/8" with the 2.5 would seem perfect to me.

Oh, and just FYI. I'll have the same front to rear difference with 2" front and 2.5" rear as you do with 2.5" front and 3" rear. So I won't be any more tail up than your truck.
 
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