i agree 100 percent. BLOCKS ARE THE DEVIL. they add to axle wrap, wear out your leaf springs quicker, and can break!I added Wheeler AAL's. I tow a pontoon boat and it really helped while towing. The ride feel did change a little, but I think it was for the better.
I have had both. I have an AAL on mine now. Big mistake, roughened up the ride a bit too much. I am used to it now. If I did it again, it would be back to a block, as I like the smooth ride.should I get a add a leaf or block lift for the back? I do alot of towing but have never lifted a truck before s I need some advice
heres the idea: if you tow, off road at all, use the truck at all, or want to do it right go with AAL. Mine i can barely notice the change in ride...I have had both. I have an AAL on mine now. Big mistake, roughened up the ride a bit too much. I am used to it now. If I did it again, it would be back to a block, as I like the smooth ride.
heres the idea: if you tow, off road at all, use the truck at all, or want to do it right go with AAL. Mine i can barely notice the change in ride...
Go with the block if you have a true street queen and want to do it cheaply.
(Force)x(perp. Distance)= Moment about the point of rotation. So the moment or torque about the point where the block comes in contact with the leaf springs increases as the lift block hight increases.Yep if ya understand physics, leverage you would understand that blocks are no good.![]()
yep ya keep stock springs and ride quality with blocks.![]()
some never use there trucks except on road and don't appreciate axle wrap and things.
Do you think adding an AAL will help prevent some axle wrap? I get terrible axle wrap with my locker when I'm on sand and even on wet pavement if i really nail it. I do plan on lifting it (soon) and I have simply been debating this for awhile.Yep if ya understand physics, leverage you would understand that blocks are no good.![]()
yep ya keep stock springs and ride quality with blocks.![]()
some never use there trucks except on road and don't appreciate axle wrap and things.
no never thought about the air bags. THat might be an option down the road. I'll see how things work out with the add a leaf first. I've never researched air bags before but do you have to install a compressor on the truck or is it something you just set before you leave? how often do you need to fill them?I hate to further complicate things for you. If you are going to tow something, have you considered airbags? they provide a moderate lift at lower pressure and stiffen up the rear end with higher air pressure when you are towing. Just a thought.