Getting a handle on axle wrap when shifting.

[zombie1969]

Now that I have a firm shifting trans I need to tighten up the rear suspention I think.Not positive its not like I hang my head out and look while shifting down the road.I got stock springs with a leaf added for towing and 5in blocks.Im thinking the blocks are an issue just wondering if theres a quick cheep fix.And if the blocks are the issue will full bow springs fix it?

 

[folkenheath]

Now that I have a firm shifting trans I need to tighten up the rear suspention I think.Not positive its not like I hang my head out and look while shifting down the road.I got stock springs with a leaf added for towing and 5in blocks.Im thinking the blocks are an issue just wondering if theres a quick cheep fix.And if the blocks are the issue will full bow springs fix it?

blocks definitely multiply axle wrap. Get rid of the blocks by getting a shackle flip, and either longer shackles or an add a leaf.

Also, make sure all your spring bushings are in good shape.

 

[KansasTwister]

Shackle flip and zero rate. If still there then need to think about a traction bar.

 

[munepit]

Video it! Have a GoPro or a cell with video? Use duck tape and somehow video it!!!!

 

[blazinzuk]

Video it! Have a GoPro or a cell with video? Use duck tape and somehow video it!!!!

Your an instigator Jeff plus you gave me an idea that may or may not cost me a new cell phone, depends on my driving

BTW to the OP yah your blocks are terrible for axle wrap, either a shackle flip or a full replacement spring will help a ton. Although neither will eliminate axle wrap, only a traction bar will do that

 

[munepit]

You better post the video Eric!

 

[folkenheath]

you gave me an idea that may or may not cost me a new cell phone, depends on my driving

 

[zombie1969]

I didn't think of the shackle flip...I'm gonna check into doing that just hope its something that will raise it enough so it sits like it does now with blocks.Thanks guys.

 

[colbystephens]

Do you wheel it hard? Do you need a ton of articulation? I do fairly technical wheeling, though I'm not pretending to drive a buggy. I have 4" lift springs and have never felt limited by the spring's performance (the shocks are a different story... ). But, if you don't need crazy awesome flexy suspension, it would be easier to install lift springs, particularly if you have a Blazer and not a truck.

 

[zombie1969]

Do you wheel it hard? Do you need a ton of articulation? I do fairly technical wheeling, though I'm not pretending to drive a buggy. I have 4" lift springs and have never felt limited by the spring's performance (the shocks are a different story... ). But, if you don't need crazy awesome flexy suspension, it would be easier to install lift springs, particularly if you have a Blazer and not a truck.

I don't do any off roading.Its driven in bad snow weather and pulls a wood trailer.Other than that it sits.I probably only went through 2 tanks of gas this year with the thing but I need a truck.I was looking at the springs and think that might be my best bet because my springs are on there last leg.The ad says soft ride for a 6in so not sure how those will work with a trailer because I have a leaf added now to keep it from sagging.

 

[Avery4jc]

A lift spring is definitely the way to go for your situation. It'll bolt right in and with a shim you can get driveline angles perfect. No doubt your block is giving you your axle wrap problems but a shackle flip can present the same problem. I had to build a traction bar when I did a shackle flip on my truck because the axle wrap was so bad.
Being that you hardly use the truck and it see's towing duties I'd go cheap. If you want payload and no worries about axle wrap Superlift springs are cheap and stiff but there are a lot of companies out there so just do a little research.