RE lift blocks

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bordn168

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachusetts

• Oct 11, 2003

• #1

I am looking at getting the rearend of my XJ up a little more. I was looking at the Rubicon Express 1.5" and 2" blocks. The other thing I was looking at was their lift shackles. I know that the blocks would be easier to install but which has more draw backs? Also how long of u-bolts would I need if I'm running a Dana 35?

thanks

 

MaXJohnson

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The Kansas Rockies

• Oct 12, 2003

• #2

If you go with longer shackles, you'd need a 4" longer one to achieve 2" of lift. With 2" lift blocks, you likely have spring wrap problems leading to early fatigue failure of your leafs.

How about a little of each; 2" longer shackle and 1" block?

 

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bordn168

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Massachusetts

• Oct 12, 2003

• #3

The blocks I was looking at are tappered, if the tapper isn't enough I could always just put a shim in there. According to RE, the shacles will give 1.25" of lift.

 

OT

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Jensen, UT

• Oct 12, 2003

• #4

Rusty's sells 1.5" lift shackles. I run 'em. Good quality item.

 

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crimsonride

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Murray Utah, Florida

• Oct 12, 2003

• #5

bordn168 said:

The blocks I was looking at are tappered, if the tapper isn't enough I could always just put a shim in there. According to RE, the shacles will give 1.25" of lift.

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Unless you absolutely have to it's not a good idea to use a shim and a block at the same time. You're better off to grind a little off the block to get more degree.

 

Jump This

Just another minion!

Location

Borrego Springs Ca.

• Oct 12, 2003

• #6

Just forget the blocks....your better off with an entire leaf pack or an AAL. Just the plain truth here.

 

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crimsonride

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Location

Murray Utah, Florida

• Oct 13, 2003

• #7

Jump This said:

Just forget the blocks....your better off with an entire leaf pack or an AAL. Just the plain truth here.

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True, true, I've been trying to use 1.5" blocks but the problem is they're prone to cracking, it's worth the $ to just get new packs.

 

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xjennyj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Canadohta Lake, PA

• Oct 13, 2003

• #8

When would you start to run into trouble with ride (cushion) as you add leafs to the rear..I have a 3.5" aal, and want to go 2" higher..add a leaf or shackle?

**sorry for hijacking your post..just wanna get some more insight.

 

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Speed_racer

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Ft Myers, Florida

• Oct 13, 2003

• #9

Just save up, and get leaf packs, You dont have to worry about saggin in 6 months, such less of a PITA!