lift question

[sfos]

I'm getting a k5 on Tuesday and the guy said it was lifted 6" with leafs in the front and blocks in the back. I want to get rid of the blocks. I know that with trucks they usually sit 2" higher in the back stock. Does the k5? If just put a 4" rear shackle flip in the rear will it sit level or be lower in the rear? Thanks

 

[USSkoval]

It will probably end up lower in the rear. Blazers and Suburbans tend to get saggy in the rear compared to pickups.

 

[sfos]

So I should get the shackle flip and 2" blocks then? Will 2" blocks small enough I won't have to worry about axle wrap?

 

[USSkoval]

Depends on how you use the truck really. A lot of my stuff has 4 inch blocks in the rear, if I ever have axle wrap, it's not bad enough for me to notice it. Mine are all automatics.

 

[sweetk30]

I would run it first then see if you like / don't like .

but ya 6" lift gets 5" - 5.5" block in back . so the 4" flip and 2" block be good .

also flip install = re adjusting pinion angle .

few ways of ding this . lots of talk in the garage section on it and lots of pics . but its no set size = fix it . need to measure and do it correct .

 

[sfos]

It's gona be an offroad toy that will also be driven on the street. Plan on going to uwharrie with it eventually. I just remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't run any lift block over 4" and that it won't flex as good with blocks. I'll ask the guy when I get it exactly how big the rear blocks are. It's also got 3/4 suspension so not sure if that lifts it any

 

[USSkoval]

Blocks won't change how well it flexes

But a tall block can cause troubles.

 

[the_blaze]

I have 8" springs in the rear and 6" up front and mine looks level.