Ordered 2.5" AS kit for a 4x2
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Ordered 2.5" AS kit for a 4x2
Planning on buying 305's, first, was this a wise choice? Will the 2.5" AS kit be too much of a lift for these tires?
Lastly, for a 2wd, do you know what size blocks I would need for the rear for a 2.5" front kit? I'd like to order it today/tomorrow so I can get them to arrive on the same time.
Thanks!
Lastly, for a 2wd, do you know what size blocks I would need for the rear for a 2.5" front kit? I'd like to order it today/tomorrow so I can get them to arrive on the same time.
Thanks!
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Thanks man! So did you opt for a block at all on yours? You think a 3" block would basically just bring back the initial rake just proportionally higher?
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I havnt got the blocks yet, but I am and will soon. I am going to do probably an 1 inch from (fatbobsgarage) unless I can get the Readylift 1.5 blocks from summit at the same price, with help from some up and coming coupons from them and my gift card. hah Im a cheapo.
I wouldnt do 3 inches that would be way to much rake. Especially on a 2wd. Id say literally 1.5 at the most if you want to keep a "not so bad rake" look. Ive seen 2 inches added to the rear on some 2wds and it looks as if its close to stock rake.
You could also find some stock 4x4 rear blocks from 04-08 trucks, they maybe cheaper, the block from those are in between 1.5 and 2 inches I believe. If your wanting good lift out of the rear and dont mind a tad rake then definately do 1.5. Anything more youll be back to stock rake just about.
The readylift blocks are the nicest out but are $149, thats why Im waiting to try and get them cheaper. If money aint an issue, Id say order Readylift.
Also put in mind, a 6 inch suspension lift for a stock 2wd is 6 inches of front lift with a 3 inch block. And thats intended to give a 6 inch lift in front with a level stance to rear, and at times looks higher in the front. But this should tell you, if your addin 3 inch block to a 2.5 front lift, what will it look like when they put 3 inch blocks on the rear with 6 inch front?
I wouldnt do 3 inches that would be way to much rake. Especially on a 2wd. Id say literally 1.5 at the most if you want to keep a "not so bad rake" look. Ive seen 2 inches added to the rear on some 2wds and it looks as if its close to stock rake.
You could also find some stock 4x4 rear blocks from 04-08 trucks, they maybe cheaper, the block from those are in between 1.5 and 2 inches I believe. If your wanting good lift out of the rear and dont mind a tad rake then definately do 1.5. Anything more youll be back to stock rake just about.
The readylift blocks are the nicest out but are $149, thats why Im waiting to try and get them cheaper. If money aint an issue, Id say order Readylift.
Also put in mind, a 6 inch suspension lift for a stock 2wd is 6 inches of front lift with a 3 inch block. And thats intended to give a 6 inch lift in front with a level stance to rear, and at times looks higher in the front. But this should tell you, if your addin 3 inch block to a 2.5 front lift, what will it look like when they put 3 inch blocks on the rear with 6 inch front?
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I havnt got the blocks yet, but I am and will soon. I am going to do probably an 1 inch from (fatbobsgarage) unless I can get the Readylift 1.5 blocks from summit at the same price, with help from some up and coming coupons from them and my gift card. hah Im a cheapo.
I wouldnt do 3 inches that would be way to much rake. Especially on a 2wd. Id say literally 1.5 at the most if you want to keep a "not so bad rake" look. Ive seen 2 inches added to the rear on some 2wds and it looks as if its close to stock rake.
You could also find some stock 4x4 rear blocks from 04-08 trucks, they maybe cheaper, the block from those are in between 1.5 and 2 inches I believe. If your wanting good lift out of the rear and dont mind a tad rake then definately do 1.5. Anything more youll be back to stock rake just about.
The readylift blocks are the nicest out but are $149, thats why Im waiting to try and get them cheaper. If money aint an issue, Id say order Readylift.
Also put in mind, a 6 inch suspension lift for a stock 2wd is 6 inches of front lift with a 3 inch block. And thats intended to give a 6 inch lift in front with a level stance to rear, and at times looks higher in the front. But this should tell you, if your addin 3 inch block to a 2.5 front lift, what will it look like when they put 3 inch blocks on the rear with 6 inch front?
I wouldnt do 3 inches that would be way to much rake. Especially on a 2wd. Id say literally 1.5 at the most if you want to keep a "not so bad rake" look. Ive seen 2 inches added to the rear on some 2wds and it looks as if its close to stock rake.
You could also find some stock 4x4 rear blocks from 04-08 trucks, they maybe cheaper, the block from those are in between 1.5 and 2 inches I believe. If your wanting good lift out of the rear and dont mind a tad rake then definately do 1.5. Anything more youll be back to stock rake just about.
The readylift blocks are the nicest out but are $149, thats why Im waiting to try and get them cheaper. If money aint an issue, Id say order Readylift.
Also put in mind, a 6 inch suspension lift for a stock 2wd is 6 inches of front lift with a 3 inch block. And thats intended to give a 6 inch lift in front with a level stance to rear, and at times looks higher in the front. But this should tell you, if your addin 3 inch block to a 2.5 front lift, what will it look like when they put 3 inch blocks on the rear with 6 inch front?
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Yeah your about right, I didnt factor in or include autosprings rear block I forgot they had one to offer and cheaper. Yeah not much to a rear block, Id probably choose theirs over readylift, money wise and if shipping was free.. but if money wasnt an option Id still might get readylift just because I like that there block is designed like the stock one. But yes either or are great ones
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I know this is probably asked a ton with lifting questions, but hopefully you can spare a newb some flame, haha.
After I get this installed this weekend, how can I figure out what kind of tires I can fit? I have 20" stock wheels with Pirelli 275/55/R20's, and I want to keep the stock wheels just beef of the tires up in the sidewall particularly. I saw another with 305/55/20's, but I think they may be a little small, what are your thoughts?
After I get this installed this weekend, how can I figure out what kind of tires I can fit? I have 20" stock wheels with Pirelli 275/55/R20's, and I want to keep the stock wheels just beef of the tires up in the sidewall particularly. I saw another with 305/55/20's, but I think they may be a little small, what are your thoughts?