Rear blocks to lift '98 1500???

[JJZ71]

I replaced my keys when I did all the ball joints last week. Now the front is looking good and the rear is a little low. Do I need to add a leaf? No block like my buddys 1999 has. What have you guys done?

 

[JJZ71]

2" add a leafs is what I was told on another page. We will see.......

 

[Mr_white_obs]

Haven't done anything myself, but i am aware of many companies that do add-a-leafs as well as blocks. skyjacker comes to mind.

Add-a-leafs usually add 1-2 inches of height, and blocks are obviously just the height that you buy them at. In my opinion, add-a-leafs are a cleaner look, but blocks are much easier to install and also give a more specific spec on the height increase.

if i were in your shoes, i would be trying to find add-a-leafs

also, when you are pricing these out, u-bolts often need replacing when they are cut off. not sure if yours will or not...

 

[b454rat]

What's wrong with blocks? Gm used them back in the 60s, Ford and Dodge used them, I have them on my Tundra, and have some in my Yukon. 2-3" block is fine, but more then look into leaves. Plus leaves will stiffen the ride.

 

[Mr_white_obs]

What's wrong with blocks? Gm used them back in the 60s, Ford and Dodge used them, I have them on my Tundra, and have some in my Yukon. 2-3" block is fine, but more then look into leaves. Plus leaves will stiffen the ride.

Absolutely nothing wrong with blocks. I'm actually running blocks myself. I just prefer a higher spring rather than blocking it if you can. It just 'feels' like a cleaner install to me.
You are right about the stiffer ride though... I hadn't really considered that. If you plan on towing anything with your rig it's a bonus i suppose, but as a regular half ton, blocks would definitely ride nicer.

 

[98chevy2500SS]

Nothing wrong with blocks, people who do off-roading seem to not like them as much, so I have read.