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DCSpecial or anyone who knows. I've been looking at the traction bars and blocks for a future install on my truck and I noticed the following sentence under traction blocks which confuses me.

When adding the optional Adjustable Position Top Plates this allows you to change the axle position by shifting the rear axle forward 5/8" or 1 1/4" for better fenderwell clearance under full compression.
my confusion is in how it shifts the axle forward, doesn't that affect the drive shaft length? What am I missing or not understanding?

I like the idea of moving it forward a bit, right now my tires sit toward the back of the wheel well enough to where I don't have allot of clearance between the tire and where mudflaps would hang.
 

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So, seeing as how mine is already extended, I can still shift it forward with these top plates? Or will it be harder due to the fact that it's already extended?
 

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Sweet, good to know. :thumb:
 

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Couple more questions if you don't mind. What's the benefit of the 0 degree versus 5 degree block? What will that exactly do to the stance or fit/function?

Since my vehicle has a 6in lift, I would be looking at a 6in traction block, correct?
 

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DC, Makes sense, so looking at this image, would you say it's perfectly level or a little higher in the rear?

 
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