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any place that sells performance accesories body lifts can order 1 inch replacement blocks they are like two or three bucks each. i just went down to 4wheel parts and got mine when i did my 1 inch last spring. i used to have a link to the page on 4wheelparts website. if you go to their site and search performance accesories body lifts just look for the 3 inch diameter 1 inch high replacement blocks.
 
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How long did it take you to do the 1" BL? I work at a dealership and have a lift, air tools, and a O/A torch to use. Do you think I could do just the cab in 2 hrs. I don't have jumpseats anymore so I can access the rear bolts easy and can pull the plastic in the front ahead of time to save time. I could do the bed and front bumper mod another day. I don't see why this isn't possible.
 
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I did my 1" in a whopping 3 hrs. It was myself and a buddy...both of us have never installed a bodylift prior, but we have un-installed one prior to my lift....but that was on a simple simple 78 chev.

1" and 32's ftw!

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Im working up to doing this... having zero friends with mechanical ability and no garage is the only thing limiting me.... lol
 
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Great find with that site. Got mine ordered and cant wait to install em!!!
 
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did you get the 1 inch big blocks or the mini blocks
 
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that way i can get mine
 
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I got the big blocks. I should have mine in the next week, then I just have to pick up the hardware.
 
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I got the big blocks to. the mini blocks looked like they wouldnt be as stable.
 
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took about 2-3 hours i can remember. its really easy to do.
 
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Has anyone done this with a Manual Trans?
 
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Fx4wannabe01 has a manual. I think I read that he had to clearance the console a little or the shifter would hit. I might make a 1.5" extension to raise the shifter a little.
 
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with a manual you will hit the center console in 2nd gear. but mines been like that for 7 or 8 months it still goes in gear it just ratles your console. im going to fix mine in the summer.
 
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Does anyone have a pic of the shifter after a 1" body lift?
 
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where are ya'll getting your replacement bolts with this 1 inch lift

if i ordered the 2 inch blocks, will i still need the new ground straps, filler neck extension and all that ****?
 
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that has been asked several times. i personaly think it would be easier to do the 3 inch rather than try to do a two. i know when i did my 1 inch i didnt have any troubles other than the fact that now i wish i had done the 3 inch body lift and 33s instead
 
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