Block Lift Question

[pin8246]

Im new here so I apoligize if this has been asked before. I did search and read what I found. I just picked this truck up yesterday and running through everything to see whats on here. It is a 00 F250 4WD, 7.3 powerstroke.

What looks weird is what I believe to be a lift, but cant find it online anywhere. It looks like whoever had it before used blocks in the front and rear between the axles and leafs. Is this a lift? Or were they doing a cheap way out? And will it mess up anything?

Thanks.

[ZMANN]

blocks in the front are no good .. blocks in the rear even stacked when lifting with the oem block is the Norm for fords

post some pics

[pin8246]

Originally Posted by ZMANN

blocks in the front are's good .. blocks in the rear even stacked when lifting with the oem block is the Norm for fords

post some pics

I think I found my own answere after posting. Front are about 2 inch blocks, Im taking a wild guess this is a leveling kit since theres no rack to it.

[ZMANN]

Cool .. I had to Edit my first post it looked like I said front blocks were ok due to a typo LOL

Front blocks in some states are illegal but I think it's better if the locating pin goes through the block

[pin8246]

Originally Posted by ZMANN

Cool .. I had to Edit my first post it looked like I said front blocks were ok due to a typo LOL

Front blocks in some states are illegal but I think it's better if the locating pin goes through the block

So the blocks are bad? Hell I dont know then. I know they are there, just thought the leveling kit may have been it. The way I bought it is with 315x75x16, so I guess in order to make it right Ill have to do a lift kit. I really didnt want to spend any money except on maitenance right away.

[shawnb99]

you may not have to spend much.... a block in front is by no means ideal, but if done properly not to bad..... making a block is really simple. but what you need to do , is take it apart, look at the center pin, make a block with a through hole and install a longer center pin to incorporate it into the spring pack, just like the rear. the amount of lift you are talking is only 1.5" roughly.

[ZMANN]

I think it's more common on the fords to use a front block or " leveling kit " more than any other leaf sprung truck I have ever read about ..

[shawnb99]

more common as a SMALL level......when you see a 4" block...RUNNNNNN very fast. even on the rear, especially with high torgue situations , blocks are a cheap and ( i feel ) cheesy way to accomplish something. it just escalate the amount of rear axle wrap. plus i have seen so many twist and get spit out it isnt even funny..... one of the best ways to accomplish the rear is a shackle reversal, or just new springs....DEAVER PREFERABLY.

[ZMANN]

Agreed
I just got rid of my rear blocks in favor of all spring

[pin8246]

Guess ill just add that to the list of maitenance I have to do. Just got done fixing the airbag light staying on. Hell ive only had it one day, and already got one problem fixed thanks to this forum.