5" blocks

greencactus3 · 06-29-2008, 01:27 PM

nah, if they wanna think its safe or a good ride with tall blocks, let them... my truck isnt on the road

i used to think blocks give the same ride, but from when i took my 3" blocks out, i will never say blocks are a good way to drop a truck.

terryl · 06-29-2008, 02:26 PM

I've only ran the 2" blocks and didn't notice any difference. Not interested in trying tall ones though.

ZQ8 Blazer · 06-29-2008, 03:30 PM

^do you have a 2/2.5 drop or a 2/2.5 drop on top of the 1.5 drop???

Come to think of it mine does ride better now with a pulled leaf, 2" blocks, shims, and set backs. I was using the same shocks with the 4" blocks that I'm using with the new setup. What would make the ride better other than different pinion angle(the 4" ones had a different degree on the angle) and the setbacks. I mean it's not drastically better or anything, but it is noticeable.

terryl · 06-29-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s

^do you have a 2/2.5 drop or a 2/2.5 drop on top of the 1.5 drop???

Come to think of it mine does ride better now with a pulled leaf, 2" blocks, shims, and set backs. I was using the same shocks with the 4" blocks that I'm using with the new setup. What would make the ride better other than different pinion angle(the 4" ones had a different degree on the angle) and the setbacks. I mean it's not drastically better or anything, but it is noticeable.

02 Black S-10 Xtreme ext. cab 4.3, additional 2/2.5 drop and a bunch of other stuff

You have shorter shock travel now with the pulled leaf. Drop shocks maybe?

It's only a guess, but you more than likely need about the same angle shims you had before. You still have near the same total drop don't you? Need to get those measurements if you haven't already.

ZQ8 Blazer · 06-29-2008, 10:10 PM

Sorry me no read so good.

I thought the distance of travel on my drop shocks might come into play with the ride but didn't know.

The pinion angle is correct now. That 4" block threw it off. I am 1/2" lower now.

xtrememeasures10 · 06-30-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chrisisdashiznt

i have 4" angled and it rides awesome i also cut all bumpstops off

You have 4" angled on a std cab? i though angled were only for ext cab? I have 3" straight blocks on mine but a set of 4" angled sitting around. My front bumper is 3 inchs from the ground i would like to pull it up about a half to 1 inch lowering the back a little bit more.

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 02:07 AM

You need an angled block beyond 3" in most cases. But read my sig...

wildman ss · 07-01-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s

You need an angled block beyond 3" in most cases. But read my sig...

A Smart Man Washes His Hands After He Pees, A Smarter Man Doesn't Pee On His Hands

I don't see what that has to do with blocks

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 03:21 PM

Oh you're hilarious!

xtrememeasures10 · 07-01-2008, 08:54 PM

So Not to whore this guys thread or anything but my drive shaft is making a nasty noise over 60mph I think its the angle that my rear diff is sitting at now. Im curious i have 4 inch angled blocks too would that set my diff up at the correct angle?

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Maybe, maybe not. Is it a noise or a vibration?

xtrememeasures10 · 07-01-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s

Maybe, maybe not. Is it a noise or a vibration?

Noise. Its a grinding noise.

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 11:37 PM

Check to see if it's hitting the crossmember.

~~sonomanator~~ · 07-02-2008, 12:04 AM

this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift.

shortS10owner · 07-02-2008, 12:20 AM

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this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift.

Ok. An den?

~~sonomanator~~ · 07-02-2008, 12:30 AM

thats all i heard some one else talk about it. but longer story my friend got it off the guy right before he did it and he didnt relize how it was done till recently.

shortS10owner · 07-02-2008, 12:31 AM

an den?

~~sonomanator~~ · 07-02-2008, 12:35 AM

no an den!

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift.

HEY, this is relevant to the thread! Wow imagine that.

~~sonomanator~~ · 07-02-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime

or you can use blocks of wood or hockey pucks lol.

that

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 03:12 AM

Fixed it.
Oh yeah that was on the 1st page, I haven't read it in awhile...

~~sonomanator~~ · 07-02-2008, 03:21 AM

lol nice fix

my2ks10xtreme · 07-02-2008, 04:28 AM

I'm currently running zq8 leafs and 4" angled blocks, rides fine but I bottom out on my frame just as much when I had 3" angled blocks, don't see the big issue in it.

I'm also running 20s with 35 series tires, bagged in the front. I never heard or would recommend a 5" block doesnt sound save, Only temporary until I bag the rear in the next few months

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 02:43 PM

If you don't see the big issue then that's ok.

I don't see how you can bottom out on the frame the same when you're an inch closer to it...

my2ks10xtreme · 07-02-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s

If you don't see the big issue then that's ok.

I don't see how you can bottom out on the frame the same when you're an inch closer to it...

Basically what I was trying to say is I bottom out on my frame at the same exact areas I used to bottom out when I had my 3" blocks, one spot is on the freeway going to work and another spot going home from work other than that I never bottom out.

So to me there is no difference between running either or, Now if your going to be permanently static I would recommend just picking up 3" drop leafs and 2"-3" blocks with a bolt in c-notch.

AceHaag · 07-02-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 5" blocks

YOU'RE TOO CHEAP TO DO IT RIGHT!

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Basically what I was trying to say is I bottom out on my frame at the same exact areas I used to bottom out when I had my 3" blocks, one spot is on the freeway going to work and another spot going home from work other than that I never bottom out.

So to me there is no difference between running either or, Now if your going to be permanently static I would recommend just picking up 3" drop leafs and 2"-3" blocks with a bolt in c-notch.

Ok I gotcha now.

06-29-2008, 01:27 PM	#51
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 22,425 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks nah, if they wanna think its safe or a good ride with tall blocks, let them... my truck isnt on the road i used to think blocks give the same ride, but from when i took my 3" blocks out, i will never say blocks are a good way to drop a truck.
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06-29-2008, 02:26 PM	#52
terryl I'll do it tomorrow maybe Age: 50 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,950 Location: Kingston Springs, TN. User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks I've only ran the 2" blocks and didn't notice any difference. Not interested in trying tall ones though.
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06-29-2008, 03:30 PM	#53
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks ^do you have a 2/2.5 drop or a 2/2.5 drop on top of the 1.5 drop??? Come to think of it mine does ride better now with a pulled leaf, 2" blocks, shims, and set backs. I was using the same shocks with the 4" blocks that I'm using with the new setup. What would make the ride better other than different pinion angle(the 4" ones had a different degree on the angle) and the setbacks. I mean it's not drastically better or anything, but it is noticeable.
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06-29-2008, 09:47 PM	#54
terryl I'll do it tomorrow maybe Age: 50 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,950 Location: Kingston Springs, TN. User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s ^do you have a 2/2.5 drop or a 2/2.5 drop on top of the 1.5 drop??? Come to think of it mine does ride better now with a pulled leaf, 2" blocks, shims, and set backs. I was using the same shocks with the 4" blocks that I'm using with the new setup. What would make the ride better other than different pinion angle(the 4" ones had a different degree on the angle) and the setbacks. I mean it's not drastically better or anything, but it is noticeable. 02 Black S-10 Xtreme ext. cab 4.3, *additional* *2/2.5 drop* and a bunch of other stuff You have shorter shock travel now with the pulled leaf. Drop shocks maybe? It's only a guess, but you more than likely need about the same angle shims you had before. You still have near the same total drop don't you? Need to get those measurements if you haven't already.
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06-29-2008, 10:10 PM	#55
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Sorry me no read so good. I thought the distance of travel on my drop shocks might come into play with the ride but didn't know. The pinion angle is correct now. That 4" block threw it off. I am 1/2" lower now.
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06-30-2008, 10:23 PM	#56
xtrememeasures10 Xtreme Measures Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,360 Location: St Louis Area User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by chrisisdashiznt i have 4" angled and it rides awesome i also cut all bumpstops off You have 4" angled on a std cab? i though angled were only for ext cab? I have 3" straight blocks on mine but a set of 4" angled sitting around. My front bumper is 3 inchs from the ground i would like to pull it up about a half to 1 inch lowering the back a little bit more.
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07-01-2008, 02:07 AM	#57
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks You need an angled block beyond 3" in most cases. But read my sig...
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07-01-2008, 11:10 AM	#58
wildman ss This is doo doo baby! Age: 18 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,880 Location: Marrietta/Lawrenceville, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s You need an angled block beyond 3" in most cases. But read my sig... A Smart Man Washes His Hands After He Pees, A Smarter Man Doesn't Pee On His Hands I don't see what that has to do with blocks
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07-01-2008, 03:21 PM	#59
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Oh you're hilarious!
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07-01-2008, 08:54 PM	#60
xtrememeasures10 Xtreme Measures Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,360 Location: St Louis Area User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks So Not to whore this guys thread or anything but my drive shaft is making a nasty noise over 60mph I think its the angle that my rear diff is sitting at now. Im curious i have 4 inch angled blocks too would that set my diff up at the correct angle?
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07-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#61
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Maybe, maybe not. Is it a noise or a vibration?
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07-01-2008, 09:55 PM	#62
xtrememeasures10 Xtreme Measures Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,360 Location: St Louis Area User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s Maybe, maybe not. Is it a noise or a vibration? Noise. Its a grinding noise.
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07-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#63
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Check to see if it's hitting the crossmember.
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07-02-2008, 12:04 AM	#64
~~sonomanator~~ Banned Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,923 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift.
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07-02-2008, 12:20 AM	#65
shortS10owner that short kid Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,266 Location: Macon, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift. Ok. An den?
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07-02-2008, 12:30 AM	#66
~~sonomanator~~ Banned Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,923 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks thats all i heard some one else talk about it. but longer story my friend got it off the guy right before he did it and he didnt relize how it was done till recently.
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07-02-2008, 12:31 AM	#67
shortS10owner that short kid Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,266 Location: Macon, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks an den?
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07-02-2008, 12:35 AM	#68
~~sonomanator~~ Banned Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,923 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks no an den!
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07-02-2008, 03:00 AM	#69
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: this redneck by my house used hockey pucks to do a body lift. HEY, this is relevant to the thread! Wow imagine that. Last edited by ZQ8 Blazer : 07-02-2008 at 03:13 AM.
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07-02-2008, 03:02 AM	#70
~~sonomanator~~ Banned Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,923 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by lowcherrydime or you can use blocks of wood or hockey* pucks lol.* that
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07-02-2008, 03:12 AM	#71
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Fixed it. Oh yeah that was on the 1st page, I haven't read it in awhile...
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07-02-2008, 03:21 AM	#72
~~sonomanator~~ Banned Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,923 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks lol nice fix
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07-02-2008, 04:28 AM	#73
my2ks10xtreme Real Men Wear Skirts!! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,015 Location: NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks I'm currently running zq8 leafs and 4" angled blocks, rides fine but I bottom out on my frame just as much when I had 3" angled blocks, don't see the big issue in it. I'm also running 20s with 35 series tires, bagged in the front. I never heard or would recommend a 5" block doesnt sound save, Only temporary until I bag the rear in the next few months
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07-02-2008, 02:43 PM	#74
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks If you don't see the big issue then that's ok. I don't see how you can bottom out on the frame the same when you're an inch closer to it...
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07-02-2008, 06:03 PM	#75
my2ks10xtreme Real Men Wear Skirts!! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,015 Location: NOR☆CAL User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by Tucks20s If you don't see the big issue then that's ok. I don't see how you can bottom out on the frame the same when you're an inch closer to it... Basically what I was trying to say is I bottom out on my frame at the same exact areas I used to bottom out when I had my 3" blocks, one spot is on the freeway going to work and another spot going home from work other than that I never bottom out. So to me there is no difference between running either or, Now if your going to be permanently static I would recommend just picking up 3" drop leafs and 2"-3" blocks with a bolt in c-notch.
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07-02-2008, 06:34 PM	#76
AceHaag Call me Mario, Princess Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,851 Location: St. Francis, Minnesota User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Originally Posted by 5" blocks YOU'RE TOO CHEAP TO DO IT RIGHT!
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07-02-2008, 07:43 PM	#77
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,499 Location: Western, Ky User is: OffLine	Re: 5" blocks Quote: Basically what I was trying to say is I bottom out on my frame at the same exact areas I used to bottom out when I had my 3" blocks, one spot is on the freeway going to work and another spot going home from work other than that I never bottom out. So to me there is no difference between running either or, Now if your going to be permanently static I would recommend just picking up 3" drop leafs and 2"-3" blocks with a bolt in c-notch. Ok I gotcha now.
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