just get the kit with the new bolts

 

:werd: If you don't buy the kit, then you will have to find somewhere to buy just the ubolts. With the blocks, the stock ubolts are too short, so longer ones are needed and they are included with the block kits.

 

:werd: If you don't buy the kit, then you will have to find somewhere to buy just the ubolts. With the blocks, the stock ubolts are too short, so longer ones are needed and they are included with the block kits.

You'll spend more too if you try to buy the blocks and then the bolts. You can usually pick up blocks and bolts for $20 to $30 dollars.

 

much easyer to buy the kit too. you dont have to hunt down the right bolts.

 

just buy the kit
comes with everything you need....all 3 sets of belltech blocks that i bought even came with Belltech stickers!!

 

are these blocks any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...aymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7982178172&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

 

are these blocks any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...aymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7982178172&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

I dunno bout the blocks, but I can tell you that the ubolts are way too big. A stock ubolt is 2.75" wide and those are 4". It wouldn't fit around the axle right. I'd just go with DJM if you are wanting 4" blocks, if you want anything smaller I would go with belltech.

 

Is the best way to get blocks for back and coils for front? I'm new at this stuff, i've been running off-roaders for years.

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...+4294925022+4294844590+4294908400+4294907040+4294905283+4294905933&autoview=sku

 

Is the best way to get blocks for back and coils for front? I'm new at this stuff, i've been running off-roaders for years.

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...+4294925022+4294844590+4294908400+4294907040+4294905283+4294905933&autoview=sku

all depend son what youa re looking for, if you are looking for a cheap way to go 3/4 then yes get coils and blocks, but you will also need drop shocks for the front. If you want a better ride and better handling then go with 2" spindles and the front and 3" leaf springs in the rear....then if you are looking to go lower than 2/3 make up the difference using coils and blocks. Just remember if you use drop coils or drop leafs you will need drop shocks, but with spindles or blocks you don't.

 

Note: For 1997-2004 GM S-10/S-15 you will need a block plate that can be
added for an additional $15

saw this in the ebay auction. what the hell is it?

 

saw this in the ebay auction. what the hell is it?

DJM blocks say they require the plate kit with their blocks, however I have never used them and have never had any problems. They look like this:

 

but you will also need drop shocks for the front.

Are they included in that kit? There's 2 sets of shocks.

 

Are they included in that kit? There's 2 sets of shocks.

yeah the drop shocks are included in that kit, but they include shocks for the rear and you don't even need them.

 

I probably will. My truck's stock, and i checked the rear shocks. They need replacing.

 

So spindles improve handling, and coils retain it? My truck handles pretty good right now.

 

I probably will. My truck's stock, and i checked the rear shocks. They need replacing.

you might need new shocks because your's are blown, but you don't need drop shocks when using blocks. In other words, instead of spending $80 on drop shocks you can get some OEM replacements for around $30 or so.

 

okay. i'll do a 2" spindle with a 3" block and just get OEM shocks.

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...908216+4294907469+4294925022&Nao=50&part=BEL-268&autoview=sku&Ntk=KeywordSearch

 

question about blocks. it said that drop leafs decrease load capacity by 25%, do blocks decrease it at all?

Sorry about all my noob questions.

 

the blocks wont decrease it...ive hauled plenty with 3" blocks on my truck

 

leaf springs decrease load capacity because they have a lower spring rate than the stock leafs. Blocks will not decrease the load capacity because they don't change spring rates.

 

get the kit......id go with belltech.....

 

is 400 lbs safe to haul in my truck? Should i be using any kind of hauling spring or something?

 

I used to haul a 550lb 4 wheeler all the time with my 3/4 drop using bloocks out back, so you should be fine.

 

you'll be fine hauling that much with just blocks.....i moved all my furnature in my truck when it was 4/5 (thats with leafs and blocks) and even that was ok. it didnt bottom me out (offen), then then again, 4/5 isnt really THAT low, if you know what im gettin at.

but if your worried about the rear sagging to much with a load in it, air shocks are your friend, or even an airoverleaf kit

 

i just don't want anything to scrape when taking a sharp turn or going up a ramp into a parking lot or into my driveway.