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Old 01-10-2015, 11:20 AM
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Default Autozone blocks and shackles worth the money?

so i was curious if autozone lifting blocks, shackles, and coil spacers are worth the money. looking for a solid 3 inches or more but need to know the somewhat cheapest but safe way to do it without breaking the bank. has anyone ever used them, let me know! thanks

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Old 01-10-2015, 12:34 PM
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so i was curious if autozone lifting blocks, shackles, and coil spacers are worth the money. looking for a solid 3 inches or more but need to know the somewhat cheapest but safe way to do it without breaking the bank. has anyone ever used them, let me know! thanks

by the way ive been on the site alot but just now joined it.

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Then you should know lift blocks are a bad idea, especially aluminum ones.

Check this out. Best bang for the buck --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Front-Spin...95c54e&vxp=mtr
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Old 01-10-2015, 01:26 PM
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Well I also want it to be level, not really wanting to squat because I don't care that look tbh, but I'll look into that, anything else I should get?
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Old 01-10-2015, 01:59 PM
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Well I also want it to be level, not really wanting to squat because I don't care that look tbh, but I'll look into that, anything else I should get?
The front sits a little higher from the factory and with what I linked you might be a little higher but not much. RescueRanger96 has those spindles and I have their torsion bar truck ones. For the money, the quality is pretty good.

Here is my truck after the spindles and 2" shackle (keep in mind mine is an Edge so I am a little taller than you already however the rake should be about the same).

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Old 01-10-2015, 05:58 PM
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Default Re: Autozone blocks and shackles worth the money?

would it be a good idea to get a 4" lift? i really want a 6" lift and 34's. whats the best way for that without doing a body lift <----(want to stay away from body lifts at all cost.)
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:07 AM
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The front sits a little higher from the factory and with what I linked you might be a little higher but not much. RescueRanger96 has those spindles and I have their torsion bar truck ones. For the money, the quality is pretty good.

Here is my truck after the spindles and 2" shackle (keep in mind mine is an Edge so I am a little taller than you already however the rake should be about the same).

How are those spindles holding up?
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:22 AM
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would it be a good idea to get a 4" lift? i really want a 6" lift and 34's. whats the best way for that without doing a body lift <----(want to stay away from body lifts at all cost.)
Why?
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:28 AM
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would it be a good idea to get a 4" lift? i really want a 6" lift and 34's. whats the best way for that without doing a body lift <----(want to stay away from body lifts at all cost.)
I've a 3" lift on mah bawdy. It's nothing bad. Also a good way to add a couple more inches. I have no regrets about it either.
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Old 01-12-2015, 12:19 PM
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I've a 3" lift on mah bawdy. It's nothing bad. Also a good way to add a couple more inches. I have no regrets about it either.
What kind of body lift is it? The metal or rubber spacers?
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Old 01-12-2015, 07:03 PM
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What kind of body lift is it? The metal or rubber spacers?
Its some generic lift set on Ebay. Its the rubber spacers. I really like em.
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:22 PM
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Its some generic lift set on Ebay. Its the rubber spacers. I really like em.
Okay, on a scale of 1-5 how hard were they to install? Did you have to make any adjustments to your steering column too?
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:24 PM
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2. Super easy. No steering column adjustments either. Usually dont have to,unless its a suspension lift.
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Old 01-12-2015, 09:30 PM
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2. Super easy. No steering column adjustments either. Usually dont have to,unless its a suspension lift.
How much did it run you money wise?
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Old 01-12-2015, 10:04 PM
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$200?
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Old 01-13-2015, 07:06 AM
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$200?
How did you lift up the cab? And how many spacers were there in all?
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