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[robb13425]

I am in the process of installing a ubolt flip from ORD and I also have some ORD zero rates. I am planning and piecing a lift for later this fall, but i had to go ahead with the ubolt replacment because an ear broke off the saddle under the axle.

The trouble I am having is trying to figure out what I currently have on the truck to know where to go with it. I've had the truck 6 years or more, the previous owner moved it here to Indiana from Colorado. The truck easily runs 33 X 12.50 X 15 tires, where as I have seen others on this forum needing lift to get 33s on. Also my truck seems to just sit taller than some of the stock rig pics I have seen here.

the rear leaf springs packs have 6 total leafs (4 thin leafs and bottom 2 are quite a bit thicker)

The front is not a complete negative arch, but something like a "W" shape with 3 total leafs (2 thin and 1 thick overload)

Part of me wants to buy new and know what I have, but another says why buys parts if you may already have them.

 

[Snoozer]

Sorry, I've always wanted to use that icon.

I think add-a-leafs typically add 2" of lift.

 

[robb13425]

I have pictures, but I don't know if I can add them, because I only have 7 posts

 

[robb13425]

33X12.50X15

driver rear close

driver rear

driver front

pass front

 

[COCHEV]

Front add a leaf for sure. Prob 1-2" over stock. How stiff is the ride?

 

[robb13425]

loggwagen-ish

 

[robb13425]

What if I took out one of two bottom leafs in the rear spring packs and add the ORD zero rates? Do you think that would soften up the rear and retain height?

 

[RckyMntnKng]

Yes it would - Ive done it.

Take out the AAL - looks to be second from bottom on rear and replace with a Zero Rate will def soften the ride and retain height.

Don't get an aluminum one, get steel if you can.

From the pic it looks like you have a small degree shim under the rear pack is that right? If so you could grab a taller shim instead of a zero rate and replace the existing one.

 

[robb13425]

AAL?

yes, there is a slight pinion shim, when I torque it all up, I am going to do a driveline analysis to see why it's there and if I need it. the ORD zero rate is steel and has a new centering pin too.

 

[ekajkrats]

AAL= Add a leaf

 

[robb13425]

well, I took out the leaf second from the bottom and put the zero rate in; however I lost at least 2 inches of height. I am going to put it back the way it was so I can wheel this weekend and then I will start again. I think I will go with what I currently have (4 leafs, NO AAL, an overload and the zero rate) and combine it with a shackle flip...and Tuff Country 2" in the front also with a zero rate.

 

[Chevy2311]

Awesome Blazer Rob! Can you post a picture of your rear leaf brackets? My brackets are really messed up. The guy I bought my blazer from hacked them up and I'm trying to see if my k10 will fit. Sorry dont mean to hijack.