New Truck, New Mods, New Pics
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That's EXACTLY what happened to me 
I only wanted to mess with the front. You say it's dangerously close to being higher? Have you measured yet? Cause the nose looks noticeably higher to me, but it could be made worse because of what the eye expects. I put a 2" on mine and mine looked almost exactly like yours does, but mine may have been worse. My leaf springs must've gotten a little droopy over the years, because I have about 1" of rake now with a 2" Autospring block in the rear. But I'm happy with how it looks now! The blocks and U bolts are more expensive than the front level, but they take like 30 minutes to install versus hours!
On a side note, my tires are only 0.3" taller than yours, so almost exactly the same, but your front end looks way higher and better with the larger gap.
I only wanted to mess with the front. You say it's dangerously close to being higher? Have you measured yet? Cause the nose looks noticeably higher to me, but it could be made worse because of what the eye expects. I put a 2" on mine and mine looked almost exactly like yours does, but mine may have been worse. My leaf springs must've gotten a little droopy over the years, because I have about 1" of rake now with a 2" Autospring block in the rear. But I'm happy with how it looks now! The blocks and U bolts are more expensive than the front level, but they take like 30 minutes to install versus hours!On a side note, my tires are only 0.3" taller than yours, so almost exactly the same, but your front end looks way higher and better with the larger gap.
Thank you very much! Yes, the running boards are for sale. I will never have a use for them. I still have all the original mounting hardware, too. I would love for them to be out of my garage.
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Next 3 are with the blocks.Tried to get a few different angles
I'd be really interested in your fender height measurements because yours looks much taller than mine.
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That looks good with the blocks. Now that you mentioned it and showed it to me, I can't look at it without wishing it had just a bit more height in the rear. I just don't want too much rake. I guess that'll be next on the list. I'll go out and measure it soon, if it will ever stop raining.
I guess I could've just bought a 4x4 and I wouldn't have to do any of this But with the deal I got on this truck, and the fact that I'll never use the 4x4, I'll be happy just making it look like one.
I guess I could've just bought a 4x4 and I wouldn't have to do any of this
But with the deal I got on this truck, and the fact that I'll never use the 4x4, I'll be happy just making it look like one.
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That looks good with the blocks. Now that you mentioned it and showed it to me, I can't look at it without wishing it had just a bit more height in the rear. I just don't want too much rake. I guess that'll be next on the list. I'll go out and measure it soon, if it will ever stop raining.
I guess I could've just bought a 4x4 and I wouldn't have to do any of this But with the deal I got on this truck, and the fact that I'll never use the 4x4, I'll be happy just making it look like one.
I guess I could've just bought a 4x4 and I wouldn't have to do any of this
But with the deal I got on this truck, and the fact that I'll never use the 4x4, I'll be happy just making it look like one. I "saw" the rear and then saw it every time I looked the truck. I wish I had gotten a 4x4 (but I still would've made it bigger, just wouldn't want/need a lift as much to do some things I want to), but I never would've used it and I got a great deal on my truck, much better than all the 4WDs I looked at. I think a stock 1 5/8" set would be best, and I would've gotten some had I found any.
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So at first I didn't notice it, then I thought I could look past it, but now every time I walk to the truck, all I see is the slight sag in the rear. I don't care much for rake, but I dislike the rear sag even more. I can't stand the "bulldog" look. And maybe it's my imagination, but I swear I can feel leaned back when I'm in the driver's seat (yes, I have adjusted the seat tilt, but it's still not right). I'm gonna have to do something. Either a stock 4x4 1-5/8" rear block, or an add-a-leaf. But it's bugging me every day now!
And I thought I was done modding the truck
And I thought I was done modding the truck
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So at first I didn't notice it, then I thought I could look past it, but now every time I walk to the truck, all I see is the slight sag in the rear. I don't care much for rake, but I dislike the rear sag even more. I can't stand the "bulldog" look. And maybe it's my imagination, but I swear I can feel leaned back when I'm in the driver's seat (yes, I have adjusted the seat tilt, but it's still not right). I'm gonna have to do something. Either a stock 4x4 1-5/8" rear block, or an add-a-leaf. But it's bugging me every day now!
And I thought I was done modding the truck
And I thought I was done modding the truck
OCD much?Supposedly, the blocks on the 09+ are only 1.25", just a heads up. The 1 5/8" must've been for the 08 and back.
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Mine are only 1 3/16" I still have them along with the longer 4x4 u bolts. I'll sell them if your interested.
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I appreciate the offer, just wanted to acknowledge it
