Dick Cepek 6.5" Lift Questions again.

**ksstang** · 02-28-2006, 06:56 PM

Sorry to all for all the posts on the cepek lift, but I couldnt bring much up searching. When I go to order my lift, which is the best route to go for in the rear. The 5.5" block, or the add a leaf? etc etc. I want the most level ride, with the rear possibly just a ever so slightly taller. Also... if I were to crank the front some... to keep it all level. I am not big on the front being taller than the rear at all.

Also... to all who have installed one of these kits, where can I find a good install article, really indepth, etc etc. Everyone who has done it share the ins and outs. Thanks.

Kyle

**bigredz** · 02-28-2006, 07:01 PM

I would run the 5.5 block with aal. If you run just the block the rear will sit a little lower. My truck has the block and aal. Let me know if you have any more questions. If you want a price PM me or email me at brett_sparks7@yahoo.com. Thanks, Brett

**RICK98Z** · 02-28-2006, 07:08 PM

I have plenty of pics on my webshots page in my signature of the cepek install. I think I added comments with the pictures as well. Feel free to ask any questions you have...I just installed a procomp on my 04 and the install was really no different as compared to the cepek. I went with the 4" block with the add-a-leaf on my cepek with 8" rims and 35's and never had any issues and that was with zero cranking. If you want to crank a little for extra clearance I'd go 5.5"block and add-a-leaf

**The_Law** · 02-28-2006, 07:20 PM

5" springs for $240.

**ksstang** · 02-28-2006, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by RICK98Z

I have plenty of pics on my webshots page in my signature of the cepek install. I think I added comments with the pictures as well. Feel free to ask any questions you have...I just installed a procomp on my 04 and the install was really no different as compared to the cepek. I went with the 4" block with the add-a-leaf on my cepek with 8" rims and 35's and never had any issues and that was with zero cranking. If you want to crank a little for extra clearance I'd go 5.5"block and add-a-leaf

Thanks alot guys! Rick, I will probably be takin a look at that. I think I have talked to you before abour your old truck. I have been debating and talking about this lift for probably a year now... Just havent had the time to do it. So... hopefully its ok... I will probably be contactin you if I have problems when it comes down to it! Thanks again

Kyle

**RICK98Z** · 02-28-2006, 07:35 PM

Be sure to have a big hammer and prybars and alignment tools. Somethings just dont want to fit and aligned hole easily. The worst place I had was the passengers side lower control arms going into the front and rear crossmember. The drivers side went in like a charm, but the passengers side I had to jack it from underneath while wacking it with a big hammer while my budy used a come-a-long to pull it towards the other side to get it into the rear crossmember, but we finally got it!

**Mudweiser** · 02-28-2006, 08:32 PM

When choosing a AAL or a block....hmm...neither. 6" Pro Comp Springs. Costs like 240 like Law said. And then build off that if you need more. Block issues can be solved with ladder bars but i still dont like em.

**ksstang** · 02-28-2006, 08:53 PM

Where is the best place to look into those ProComp Springs?

Kyle

**bigredz** · 02-28-2006, 10:20 PM

I get you some procomp springs, along with the cepek lift.

**DirtyBlackHoe** · 03-01-2006, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by The_Law

5" springs for $240.

definately go with springs like the man said

**ksstang** · 03-01-2006, 10:35 AM

so if I do decide to go with the 6" Procomp springs for the rear, will the springs be all I need to keep a level ride? What if I decide to crank some.. what will that do to the stance? Will I need a small block? I am very big on wanting to keep a level ride, even if cranked some. I may not crank at all right off the bat, but... there is a possibility I will later run a 36" tire. But will be starting off with 35's, may or may not crank at first. So consider that too. Thanks,

Kyle

**ChevyMan02** · 03-01-2006, 12:52 PM

Well just run the spring pack with a one inch block which will net you about the same height as 5.5" block and AAL. Then when you crank and go to 36s swap the one inch block out for a taller one. Just measure your fenders before and after crank and subtract the diff. to kow how much to go up in the rear.