I can get a pair of rear 5.5" blocks for $70.00. What would I use to even out the front? Or does "rear blocks" not necessarily mean just for the rear? I don't really understand.. I want to do these rear blocks, a 3" body lift, and whatever needed in the front so I can run some bigger tires (for show only).

 

yes rear blocks mean only for the rear.

 

And what would I add to even out the front?

 

sry i dont know to much about lifting trucks...

 

Wow, NEVER buy 5.5" lift blocks...

HA beat everyone to it

Basically for your truck....I would get the suspension lift springs for the front, since your 2wd.....and a AAL or shackels for the rear....

OR you could just get a 3" body lift and be done..... or the body lift, springs, AAL and run 35's....

Rocky

 

70 thats kinda a rip off you would be better off just buyen then whole lift kit to be honest wit you

 

rear lift blocks basically do exactly what they imply. they just lift the suspension up however many inches, in this case 5.5.

To be specific, its a solid piece of.. something (crap, IMO) ... that you put between the leaf springs and the spring plate on the axle. If your truck is going to be a show truck, and i was a judge, i'd frown on rear lift blocks just because they're a cheap way out and i personally think they look cheesy & cheap - especially on a truck that is out to win trophies or just look good.

the other solutions for rear lift is extended shackles (UGH) or a new set of leaf springs that are designed to provide lift (yaaaay!). search around, there are plenty of members on this forum that have the previous two options. the lift-leafs are much more rare cause it's a more expensive route. but the performance and aesthetics of it are way better.

the only two aftermarket leaf spring companies that i know of are Deaver & National. I'm sure there are more. i think national has a seat of leaf springs for lifted applications.

ALSO: if you're after 5.5" of lift, dont forget about your shocks, they'll be super stretched out (if they even fit).

but hey, I like my gear to perform.

 

and they're bad for rear pinion angles and the're just bad!

 

and dont double stack blocks ever! booo!

i wouldnt run a block bigger than 2" on any application... chevy leaf springs... chevy shakles will work for lift too.. and if your really handy with a welder, you could drop your hangers down where the top holes hit the bottoms and weld it up and then brace the back side :)

 

Alright so blocks are out of the question then. What's the cheapest way I can run 33's? (I'd like 35's but I don't want to rub and I'm too cheap to spend the money to lift it high enough to fit 35s.)

P.S. When I said it's for show only I just meant it's for show not like for a competition show.

 

3 inch BL is like 200 for your truck. That will run 33s with maybe a small amount of rubbing in some cases. The cheapest suspension lift for your truck is like 1300-1400.

 

33's max

don't run 35s on just a BL you will destroy the tires eventually

you could get the fabtech 5.5" lift?, dunno the price, probably around 1500
sooo mall crawler?

 

First off he's right! - PLEASE stay away from 5.5" lift blocks. WOW.. that's just a bad metal picture!

I don't believe a lift for the front of an '01 requires lift springs. From my understanding, '97 was the last year for the coil spring/TTB/TIB front suspension. '98 and newer is IFS, which involves Torsion Bars. And while I'm not as knowledgeable on 2wd's, I believe lift spindles are all that is needed to lift the front? Someone please chime in if I'm wrong.

 

for your truck you can lift the front with a 3" spindle and run 32s (what i did) or you can get the spindles with a coil/control arm lift for another 2.5-3". for the rear blocks, AAL, shackle, chevy spring swap, deaver, or national.

check out www.sporttrucksuspenion.com/rangerlift.htm i may have my spindles for sale if i dont hear back from someone else if you were interested.

 

Yeah sorry, thats what i meant is spindles....

But scotty G had a 99 or 01 ranger that we lifted and his had springs...

Rocky

 

yea thats the other option, the coils with control arms, its just more costly compared to spindles.

 

So, 3" spindles for the front (~299), 3" blocks in the back (~50), and then a 3" body lift (~250) to run 33's? Sounds alright?

 

you should easily be able to fit 33's.

 

So easily I could fit 35's?

 

eh...i'd stick with 33's...that's be pushing...you might be able to....doubt it though. You'll be good with 33's.