I think I have decided to remove the rear block on my leaf springs. Will this be ok? No harm to the truck, right? I still tow a little. Nothing heavy (over 2000 lbs).
Removing rear block...
I think I have decided to remove the rear block on my leaf springs. Will this be ok? No harm to the truck, right? I still tow a little. Nothing heavy (over 2000 lbs).
'08 Silverado Ext Cab 4x4, 5.3L, 3.73... K&N FIPK, Bully Dog, GM Performance cat-back exhaust, Removed rear block (leveled), KMC Badlands 18x9 with Cooper Zeon 285/60
Won't be a problem at all, may want to look into getting some shorter u-bolts tho?
05' SIERRA RCSB
+1 on the shorter U-bolts, I don't know about the NNBS trucks but on the NBS you can use the 2wd bolts. It won't hurt anything by taking them out either.
Last edited by 1_fastsilverado; 02-28-2009 at 03:41 PM. Reason: spelling error
Mike
2000 RCSB
'05 LS2 11.5:1 C.R. l K&N l LT's l Torquer V2 l PAC Springs l Manley 7.4's l 92mm TB l LS7 Lifters l Circle-D 3200 l P&P TB l ARP Rod Bolts l LS1 E-fans l Nelson 93 Tune l Brand-X 100 Shot l Walbro 255 l Duals w/ X and Magnapacks l Vette Servo l Transgo S.K. l 30K Cooler l Detroit Tru-Trac l Motive 4.30's l ARP Cap Studs l TA Girdle
No harm to your truck but your friends may want to harm you for some reason folks get really defensive when you make a 4x4 lower.
Its okay we support you though. I did it on my 02 Z71 and when I hooked up my friends boat it was awesome because everything from truck to trailer was perfectly level. I loved it
Plus if the nnbs 4x4's are anything like the 2wd they really need to lose some height on the back
MKader17
i removed mine in my 99 z71 and it didnt do any harm and i even have 2 inch drop shackles as well...i jus need to cut the bumpstops smaller
Go for it no harm at all I took mine out and also put in a drop shackle. Your right when I start to tell people I dropped my 4x4 they get all worked up.
Also you should use new u bolts every time there only like $20.00 a set. beside its faster to just cut them out and use a new set. good luck!!!
Jeremy
2000 Sierra 4x4 Denali front, 5.3, 3/4 drop, 22 foose speedsters, roll pan, Cold Air, Cat-back.
I remember when I did this but probably did it a "dangerous" way without knowing... I put the block on top of the leafsprings and just re-used my u bolts. Had to ground something to get the block to sit flat on the springs.
99 Silverado 1500 4x4 RC 4.8
4L60E, 3.73, Homemade CAI, 92oct Quik tuned,08 Tahoe radiator/fans, Dumped exhaust... summed up one loud pig caller |[226K! on odometer|
I have a set of 2" drop shackles for sale in the sales section if anyone is interested.
2014 GMC Sierra Crew Cab
-5.3
-Gibson Exhaust
I removed the rear block and it looks great. Has a good level look.
'08 Silverado Ext Cab 4x4, 5.3L, 3.73... K&N FIPK, Bully Dog, GM Performance cat-back exhaust, Removed rear block (leveled), KMC Badlands 18x9 with Cooper Zeon 285/60
From where? mine were almost $50 shipped from GM.Originally Posted by Jeremy K
MKader17
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