Lift block or Add a Leaf

[97duallydiesel]

Hi there I'm looking to add some height to my 97 GMC k3500 4X4 and am looking at either the 2" lift block http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-98-1-ton-8-lug-P-U-Crew-4x4-2-Block-U-bolt-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad5244595QQitemZ390122980757QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
Or Add a leaf https://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CategoryID=5064&CS=fatbobs&StoreType=BtoC&Target=products.asp

Is one better than the other ??

 

[DEERE3594]

Id go with the leafs if you ever tow or haul anything heavy. My old 89 gasser with a 3 inch lift would brake lift blocks going over train tracks

 

[97duallydiesel]

Id go with the leafs if you ever tow or haul anything heavy. My old 89 gasser with a 3 inch lift would brake lift blocks going over train tracks[/QUOT

Thanks , Justin :thumbsup:

 

[BudTX]

x2 on avoiding lift blocks.

Add a leaves will stiffen up the ride a bit, though, so be aware of that. Some guys go with longer spring shackles to keep the ride closer to stock.

 

[Max Attitude]

I have 1" rear lift blocks and wish I went with add a leaves. My truck is leveled and once I tow something the front end looks like it's ready for lift off.

 

[97duallydiesel]

Now I figured while I was doing the lift I'd replace the old shocks with new ones.. Do I need extended shocks with the torsion lift and add a leaf or can I use regular size??
Also What brand ? I was looking at the Bilstien 5100 but can't find a part number for my year and model only 99 +

 

[BudTX]

I expect that you will need a longer shock over stock. You might want to pm Nor-Cal Nick and see what he recommends.

 

[97duallydiesel]

sent Norcal a Pm just waiting on response thanks ..:thumbsup:

 

[97duallydiesel]

I have 1" rear lift blocks and wish I went with add a leaves. My truck is leveled and once I tow something the front end looks like it's ready for lift off.

Jared love the truck and the name :thumbsup: I sold a 05 2500HD "Gas":rolleyes5: for my 97 dually . It only had 40K but it was starting to rust out due to plowing in the noreast .
I loved and babied it .. sometimes I kind of miss it but I love my dually diesel :thumbsup:

And my 11yr old has the same name spelled the same way .. Your OK in my book Buddy.....:cheers2:

 

[MD Welding]

I was thinking about lift blocks also. I just can't see them working good in a dually. I tow/haul with it and I'm debating the blocks myself. It does'nt have blocks now so why put them on to lift it?

Let us know what you decide.

 

[97duallydiesel]

I was thinking about lift blocks also. I just can't see them working good in a dually. I tow/haul with it and I'm debating the blocks myself. It does'nt have blocks now so why put them on to lift it?

Let us know what you decide.

I went with the torsion key and add a leaf combo.. I'm gonna replace the shocks also just don't know which ones . I sent a couple of PM and emails to Norcal but he hasn't responded ..

 

[Max Attitude]

Jared love the truck and the name :thumbsup: I sold a 05 2500HD "Gas":rolleyes5: for my 97 dually . It only had 40K but it was starting to rust out due to plowing in the noreast .
I loved and babied it .. sometimes I kind of miss it but I love my dually diesel :thumbsup:

And my 11yr old has the same name spelled the same way .. Your OK in my book Buddy.....:cheers2:

Haha, thanks man. My doors actually started rusting at the bottom seams but GM took care of it for me and hopefully it won't rust again so easy.