Rear block and leaf springs

[Philb]

I brought the front up 2.25 inches with the Eibach's. I am planning on raising the rear 1 inch. I have seen a couple of photos that show that the stock leafs are completely flattened after installing a block. This has me leaning towards installing a helper leaf. Just wondered what the experience of those who have installed blocks is.

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[Frenchy]

I can't speak for those installing blocks or helper leafs but between the two a helper leaf may give you a rougher ride. My real question is what is your overall goal? Are you looking to use the truck for offroad and therefore looking to get a little more clearance? Are you looking to get more travel? This may help us help you.

 

[Philb]

As stated my over all goal is to lift the rear of the truck aprox 1 inch. I am just asking those who have installed a block if this flattens the arc on the stock leaf springs.

 

[Frenchy]

As stated my over all goal is to lift the rear of the truck aprox 1 inch. I am just asking those who have installed a block if this flattens the arc on the stock leaf springs.

It shouldn't do such. Especially a 1 inch block. My question to you is why a block?

 

[Philb]

After the 2.25 inch level in front I mainly don't want a sagging rear when towing or carrying a load. A secondary benefit is the slight increase in departure angle

 

[Frenchy]

With that being said i take it you like to go offroad a little bit? If so I would suggest changing leaf springs. The one i would go with for you is the APG leafs. The standard one will give about a 1 inch lift according to one of the other members on here there fore it will give you more departure angle while allowing you to have a fairly level truck when loaded. You also with get more travel out of the rear end making the offroad a bit more fun and easier.

 

[Philb]

Thanks for the info.

 

[seanellaz]

I brought the front up 2.25 inches with the Eibach's. I am planning on raising the rear 1 inch. I have seen a couple of photos that show that the stock leafs are completely flattened after installing a block. This has me leaning towards installing a helper leaf. Just wondered what the experience of those who have installed blocks is.

Consider a shackle lift instead of blocks. This will reduce axle wind / hop. Axle wind is induced by blocks as they give the winding action of the axle under acceleration more leverage to twist the spring. Here is a set of shackle lifts from BDS: https://www.jackit.com/bds-123109.html I have them on my 2020 Ford Ranger Fx4 Super Crew. Came with the 3.5" Lift Kit w/ BDS Upper Control Arms. The shackles lift the rear by 1 ". Here is the BDS Page, https://bds-suspension.com/product-display?sr=123109 click the button next to your truck model. Very thick side plates, super well built.

 

[seanellaz]

I brought the front up 2.25 inches with the Eibach's. I am planning on raising the rear 1 inch. I have seen a couple of photos that show that the stock leafs are completely flattened after installing a block. This has me leaning towards installing a helper leaf. Just wondered what the experience of those who have installed blocks is.

Consider a shackle lift instead of blocks. This will reduce axle wind / hop. Axle wind is induced by blocks as they give the winding action of the axle under acceleration more leverage to twist the spring. Here is a set of shackle lifts from BDS: https://www.jackit.com/bds-123109.html I have them on my 2020 Ford Ranger Fx4 Super Crew. Came with the 3.5" Lift Kit w/ BDS Upper Control Arms. The shackles lift the rear by 1 ". Here is the BDS Page, https://bds-suspension.com/product-display?sr=123109 click the button next to your truck model. Very thick side plates, super well built.

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