what are these bloocks i hear about? does it hurt handling? I was thinking of tha as 2" + add a leaf. Is the block thing easier or harder?

 

Well if you have a 4x4 you already have 2" blocks in the back from the factory on 04 and up I know of. I am wanting just a little more height out of the back.

 

Ok Tom its going to be a little while with Christmas and everything Im almost broke if you know what I mean. BUt I will keep in touch with you. I live just south of Memphis in Hernando, MS and what power company to you work for?


I am finishing up the "pre qualification" Classes at SouthWest here in Memphis. Those classesare taught by MLGW Rep's. It's basically a Intro to Lineman Work. Pole-Top Rescue, Learning how to Climb the Poles, Knot Tying, The Class is designed to weed out the ones who dont have the "nuts" to climb a pole 50-90ft and be able to function. After completion of that class MLGW Hires you in and you start the LONG PROCESS of the Apprentice Lineman Program. (PoleJockey) As I know you are familiar with. ANy Tips? How long have you been in the "Line Work"?
Keep me posted if/when you decide you may wanna do the lift thing. I'm in no hurry as well.... Stay Safe!

 

Wow I wish you could recieve PM's but anyways trying to not get off topic
Ive been at my power company which is Northcentral EPA for 1 1/2 years which I love. We are a CO-OP which we buy our power through TVA then we distribute it. We currently have about 31,000 customers and growing everyday we as you would know are no where near as big as MLGW. Ive been to my 1st Lineman school in May in Meridan, MS. We climb alot where I work (line are dead) I love climbing and I have gotten pretty good at it. I am a apprentice though still but learning everyday. You will love this work as long as you liek working outside etc. Maybe next year I wanna go to the lineman rodeo around the south just to see what they are like. Anyways keep in touch!
Michael

 

and what would u think would settle? u did'nt put new springs in they would settle not a hunk of metal on top of them.

 

Like I said before, no settle.

 

I waited about a week on mine before alignment. Between the alignment and the week wait I lost about a quarter inch. I am running the 2 inch lift (1 5/8 inch spacer)

 

I wouldnt think it would settle either but there are a couple of people on here that says that it has settled thats why I asked. Also did any of you guys adjust your headlights? Ive been britelighted numerous times so I guess I will have too.

 

I adjusted mine.

 

yup, its a quick-easy procedure...

 

If you're getting rid of them, I'd like to find a set of 4x4 blocks, u-bolts, and stock shocks.

 

As far as these leveling kits settling, I think that spring may weaken a tad bit more affording a more "settling" situation. The LCA is placed at a steeper angle which puts slightly more stress on the coil. This along accounts for the difference in height over the short-term (less than 1/2 inch). Putting new suspension components (leafs/coils) on a vehicle gives you a settling period that can change as much as 2 inches. The larger blocks are a gamble in my opinion. Going from a 2 inch to a 3 inch may lead to more wheel hop or axel wrap problems. The more distance you put from the leaf to the axel will put more torque on the springs. I would go with an AAL for the rear.

 

Not yet Im waiting on my 35's to get in. So I can do it all at one time.