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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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Alright guys, I've come to the realization that after installing new shocks, 1.5 inch spacers and 3.5 inch spindles in the front, the 3 inch rear block wasn't quite enough to level it.

I'm wondering if 1. if i turn the blocks 180 degrees will it make it different? i noticed they had a weird slope to them, and i wasn't sure as to which way to turn them. and 2. if that doesn't affect it, what are my options? Just add-a-leaf or replacing the block (wasted 75 bucks) ?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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The blocks are tapered to keep your pinion angle correct. The narrowest part should be towards the front. Which way do you have them?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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How far off is it from level?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Have the springs settled yet?
Also make sure your rear blocks are installed properly.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Let the front settle. I did the exact same lift as you and am now sitting 0.5"s nose low after the springs/spacers settled.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Yea mine dropped almost an inch once it settled. But definitely make sure you have the taper on the block going in the right direction too.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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i think your rear leafs are worn out because i had the same setup on my old 97 2wd and it was perfectly level with a 3" block
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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well i just checked and my rear blocks ARE facing the right angle. I just remembered that i wasn't sure when installing so i turned the block around to see and it physically doesn't let you put them in backwards, due to the pinion angle (good call SAWMAN556). As for the it all settling, how long should that take? I did the work to it 2 or 3 weeks ago. And if my springs are worn should i get an AAL or replace the springs or what?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:42 PM
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Mine took like two months for it settle completely if I had to guess, but it you want it to settile faster go drive back and forth over some big bumps like rail road tracks. And you can replace the springs, but an add a leaf would be a cheaper way to go.
 
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