by Guest Wed Dec 30, 2009 8:44 pmIs anyone running them? I am trying to fit 31s in the back so I was wondering if anyone knew where to get u bolts/blocks.
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Lift Blocks?
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
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Lots of blocks,,,,,,
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I dont really want to lift it any more than 3". Is there any way I can fit 31s?
xjamesx- Number of posts : 378
Location : Rural Maine
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i have some that an older van owner gave me from before you were born (and probably before me too) and they are 3 inch blocks. i will say that it messed up the pinion angle of the driveshaft so i had to adjust my tranny mount. it needed it anyway from the PO's jimmy-rigging but it is something you might have to deal with. good luck
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Any spring shop can sell you the blocks and the u-bolts. Take your van to one with the tires you want to use and they can measure and tell you what size blocks you will need and make you the correct u-bolts if they don't already have some in stock. That is what I did. You can also have your leaf springs re-arched and add a couple of extra ones to get the same effect.SIX-FO' wrote:Is anyone running them? I am trying to fit 31s in the back so I was wondering if anyone knew where to get u bolts/blocks.
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
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If your springs are good , why not longer shackles and air shocks??
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Where would I get longer shackles?Digz wrote:If your springs are good , why not longer shackles and air shocks??
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
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You make them. some 1/4" strap steel and a couple drill bits. If you can get one off you'll see its not to hard to do. the stock center to center is I believe 3", duplicate the width and add the length you want. Hopefully you can reuse the bolts that are there already, One hole is 9/16s set up for a square shoulder ,,the other 3/8 or 7/16s? I think. designed not to be over tightened and keep them from twisting sideways some. Wish I had some good pics of them, Im sure Don will tho. The hole in the bushings is set up for 9/16s, so reusing the old bolts if possible is very cost effective. I used 9/16s bolts all the way around because my shackles and bolts were toasted beyond repair, Hopefully you wouldn't need to do that.
donivan65- Governor
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Try Napa or Auto Zone. My brother got his at Auto Zone.SIX-FO' wrote:Where would I get longer shackles?Digz wrote:If your springs are good , why not longer shackles and air shocks??
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If your gunna use longer shackles, take a lesson from the off-roaders and do a brace in the center of the long shackle to eliminate side flex.
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That is good advice.mountainkowboy wrote:If your gunna use longer shackles, take a lesson from the off-roaders and do a brace in the center of the long shackle to eliminate side flex.
