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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Lifting the rear after leveling

I have been searching for pics of an 04 with a 2"AS and a 1" rear block havent found any yet. I just got my 2" AS when installed my truck should set perfectly level or .5" high in the back, so I am kinda tossing around the idea of adding a 1" block at the same time. Any pics would be helpful
 
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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I currently have 2.5" in the front with a 1" block in the back on my 2006 2wd. Before the 1" block in the rear, the front was about 1/2" higher than the back. Now the back is about a 3/4" higher than the front. I think raising the back might have pushed the front down some. I will try to post up some pictures tomorrow.
 

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Before I did any sore of leveling on my truck I measured it and the front was exactly 2" lower than the back. My tires are currently 265/70/17. I would love to upgrade but they are michelin's that are rated for 70,000 miles and I only have 24,000 miles on them now. I just can't wait that much tread life.

After installing the 2.5" spacer in the front was 1/2" higher than the back. After installing the 1" block in the rear the front was 3/4" lower than the back.

here is a picture of it with the 2.5" spacer in the front and a 1" block in the back:

I decided to change the rear block to a 1.5" block. I measured it just now and the back now sits an 1 5/8" higher than the front. I assumed that going a 1/2" higher in the back would make me the back sit 1" higher in the back instead of 1/2". I am guessing that going that extra 1/2" in the back might have pushed the front back down some.

here are some pictures of it with the 2.5" spacer in the front and a 1.5" block in the back:


 

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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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wes,,that truck looks really good,,once those michelins wear out you can fit bigger rubber and it will look awesome,, good job!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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yea i am thinking about a 285/70/17 all-terrain. I also plan on having the bumpers, rockers, and steps coated with line-x.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 02:17 AM
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Wesshipman sharp truck and thanks for the pictures. I am in the same boat now with my 07 2wd regcab. I added 2.5 front daystar kit and now it has an almost perfect level or at times a tad higher front stance nose high kinda. The rear just looks lower though the truck sits perfectly level, I dunno at times it looks like it needs some more height in rear. Ive been thinking of getting a 1'' rear block at the most. Where did you get yours from? Ive seen where fatbobsgarage 1'' rear block and u bolt kit for 2wd is 99+ shipping cost, where as topguncustomz shows the same option but for $50+ shipping.

Thanks for the pics it really helped me confirm to go with a rear block. When your tires wear out I suggest finding some OEM 20s to throw on that thing, it would really set it off and give you a little extra lift when installed.
 

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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Currently I have the readylift 1.5" block in the rear (its a little pricey). But at first I had a rough country 1" block, the same one topguncustomz sells for $50.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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I plan on cramming 315/70/17 (34.36 x 12.4) tires in there (i've seen it done on a leveled 2wd several times). Or getting stock fx4 18" wheels and putting 285/17/17 (34.83 inches x 11.2). The narrower width of the 285 will probably help it fit a little better.
 
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