what would be the best way to do this,only needs to come up a little bit,want to level out the look of the rig
CK5
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raising rear of 1990 blazer
- Thread starter snowdriver
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Is it stock height, just sagging? Assuming just a driven truck, not towing crazy loads, etc.
*Best* way is to replace the worn springs. Next best I'd say are the ORD zero-rates.
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
You've also got add-a-leaves.
Problem with any spring change is that you have no idea what the final ride height will be until you've bought and installed it. The zero-rates, you know what you are getting, and if you can determine how much you want to raise it, you can tell if they will be the right height.
I did the add-a-leaf on very worn springs, IMO it made the rear ride rough. Did bring it up to about level though. Just recently threw on some fairly new 5 leaf aftermarket springs I got my hands on, and it rides much better, BUT the ride height is too much in the rear, by a bit. Could be due to the worn front springs, not really sure. One thing after another.
*Best* way is to replace the worn springs. Next best I'd say are the ORD zero-rates.
http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm
You've also got add-a-leaves.
Problem with any spring change is that you have no idea what the final ride height will be until you've bought and installed it. The zero-rates, you know what you are getting, and if you can determine how much you want to raise it, you can tell if they will be the right height.
I did the add-a-leaf on very worn springs, IMO it made the rear ride rough. Did bring it up to about level though. Just recently threw on some fairly new 5 leaf aftermarket springs I got my hands on, and it rides much better, BUT the ride height is too much in the rear, by a bit. Could be due to the worn front springs, not really sure. One thing after another.
chulisohombre
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If its small like a inch and even on the rear I'd go zero rates. Raises the rear 1 inch and won't mess with driveshaft angles.
i am thinking it may only need a inch or inch and a half
chulisohombre
1/2 ton status
Just measure the distance from the tire to the wheel well in the center. You can get a good estimate of what you need. It's its more like a inch and a half I'd just get a 2 inch add a leaf lift. Still wont mess with anything and still use the stock shocks. May give you a slightly raked look but will settle a lil as you use them.
