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swiss
07-29-2007, 04:46 PM
Hey guys i just recently got my twentys on and love the wheels but gotta level it out. I was set to buy some shackels then read a thread about the lift blocks. Does removing change the ride quality or anything is it a good way to go or shackles the thing to do?
x.system
07-29-2007, 05:01 PM
Hey guys i just recently got my twentys on and love the wheels but gotta level it out. I was set to buy some shackels then read a thread about the lift blocks. Does removing change the ride quality or anything is it a good way to go or shackles the thing to do?

I just leveled mine a couple weeks ago, I have the shackles but I opted to take the blocks out instead and bought new u bolts, 2 inches shorter. Now I want to put my shackles on and go another 2 but I have to find which way works best to get the front down. Mine rides about the same as before but the tires are smaller so I feel more bumps than before the larger wheels.
swiss
07-29-2007, 06:40 PM
did removing the blocks level it out? did u need to get new u bolts? i think from reading alot of old threads the spindles are the way to go for the front.
x.system
07-29-2007, 07:16 PM
did removing the blocks level it out? did u need to get new u bolts? i think from reading alot of old threads the spindles are the way to go for the front.

I've got an 02 gmc extended cab and the rear is like 1/8" higher in the rear now. The stock u bolts don't have enuff threads on them to reuse. I payed around $32 for the new bolts with washers and nuts.

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swiss
07-30-2007, 04:44 PM
That sits nice man, thanks for the info i think i'll go with that.Are those 22's?
x.system
07-30-2007, 04:53 PM
That sits nice man, thanks for the info i think i'll go with that.Are those 22's?

yes 22's, I definatly like how it sits now compared to stock but it still needs to go lower.
swiss
07-31-2007, 07:08 PM
No consequences to removing the blocks?
x.system
08-12-2007, 08:39 AM
No consequences to removing the blocks?

No, truck is driving fine. I've probably got a couple thousand miles on it since. Just ordered my front spindle kit so as soon as that gets here I will get it down more then get the front alligned.