Scott B.
Adventurist
Lift Blocks
My expedition-rated rear springs were not carrying the weight as good as I wanted them to. The rear end of the truck sagged a little bit.
I could have lowered the front to even things out, but I really didn't want the truck to sit any lower. Besides, the lower height was eating into my up travel space.
I decided to build a set of lift blocks. While not the perfect solution, these would take care of most of problem. Yes, I won't get any addition up travel.
I used aluminum - 1" on the passenger side, 1 1/4" on the driver side.
After cutting to length, I drilled holes in the center.
Holes bored to proper size. If you look close at the right side one, you can see a stepped hole. The larger diameter allows the spring bolt head to slide in, and the smaller diameter allows the steel pin to be pressed in place.
Pins pressed in.
New 5/8" u-bolts.
Installed.
I also installed a set of Wheeler's bumpstops.
My expedition-rated rear springs were not carrying the weight as good as I wanted them to. The rear end of the truck sagged a little bit.
I could have lowered the front to even things out, but I really didn't want the truck to sit any lower. Besides, the lower height was eating into my up travel space.
I decided to build a set of lift blocks. While not the perfect solution, these would take care of most of problem. Yes, I won't get any addition up travel.
I used aluminum - 1" on the passenger side, 1 1/4" on the driver side.
After cutting to length, I drilled holes in the center.
Holes bored to proper size. If you look close at the right side one, you can see a stepped hole. The larger diameter allows the spring bolt head to slide in, and the smaller diameter allows the steel pin to be pressed in place.
Pins pressed in.
New 5/8" u-bolts.
Installed.
I also installed a set of Wheeler's bumpstops.
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