There was a car show this weekend in Lafyette and had an F-150 with the 8" Rize and a 3" BL on 40's. On the rear he was using what I beieve is a 5" or 6" block and made another angled block to stack them. This has to be the worse set-up I ever seen. The leaf springs where starting to bend the opposite way in the center. I have a picture of it, but didn't have time to upload them last night. I willpost a picture later tonight.

 

 

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stacking blocks is a bad idea, I agree when i did my 95 F150 I bought a leaf pack no blocks at all

but how does one explain the springs bending in the other direction from a stacked block?

it dont matter if you had a 12" block the spring will only bend the other way if the weight/pressure is increased height of the block wont make a difference

 

i wanna see pics of this!!!

 

if the angle block is what i think it is .....it is a pie shape block to rotate the rear end to correct the hard angle on the drivshaft at the pinion

 

Where the pics lol

 

The 6" fabtech lift comes with a 4" tapered block for the rear.... that is added to the stock 2" block to make 6"s. I thought it was a pretty cheazy idea paying 2600 for the kit and install, 5400 total with wheels and tires and to look under it and see stacked blocks. I asked the tech about it and all he said was.. "that's what came with the lift" Guess I should have looked into it further before buying that particular kit. That and the rear sat lower than the front. Which he told me the front would settle a bit after time... I wasn't having it so had add a leafs put on the rear for free by them. And the front never settled...

Never had any issues with it, but wasn't hard on it at all. A lot of city driving, stop and go traffic. Only had to re torque the u bolts/nuts once. You could feel a little axle wrap if you really get on it off the line. But that would be with any lift and no other supports/bars.

 

I have stacked blocks with no issues been rolling on it for almost a year now? No axle wrap, no problems what so ever. Rolling on 37's too. I machined my block with a pin and hole so they interlock and good luck with those things slipping out. I know people hate on them but for me I am happy with them.

 

I ran the rize block for a few months and ditched them. The truck rode like crap!

 

I didn't get a chance to get a picture of the leaf spring. I wish I would have to show ya'll, but a few of the guys friends had walked up and I didn't want to make it noticable. I know these pic's are kind of hazy, but like I said I was trying to do it quick. Wish I could have taken more.

Remeber the lower block has been fabricated what looked to be 1/4" steel. It's welded on all the corners. The block is also welded to the rear end on the other side.

 

pics?

 

Why does he have a spare? lol also that shock looks like it has a dent in it?

 

I highly doubt he would put the stock spare on if his tire went flat.

But that just doesn't look smart right there.

 

I don't remeber if it was a dent or a shadow. I was trying just to get a quick look at how it was set-up and new it's not how I would do mine.

And I was told the guy who owns the truck is only 16. I seen him driving around and looked fairly young.