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: Rear Blocks


Spud80
05-23-2007, 09:32 AM
Would anyone happen to know how tall of blocks a person could put in the rear with stock shocks?

LUBA
05-23-2007, 09:34 AM
I put 2" ones and my stock rear shocks were fine.

Spud80
05-23-2007, 09:44 AM
Cool, That is what I bought so I think I will give it a shot. Thanks!!

Maxfactor06
05-23-2007, 04:06 PM
I have the Cognito kit coming in this week.. I went with the Bilstein front and rear shock upgrade. I installed 2 inch blocks in the rear over the weekend. The part #'s are for the blocks and the U bolts. I got them from someone here at DP but cant remember who.. If you know who you are they worked out great and they are OE parts. Rear: GM 1/2 ton 4wd 2" Spacers GM P# 15712451
GM 1 ton 315mm long U-Bolts GM P# 11588342. I have the green keys too that I am installing at the same time I do the level kit.

LUBA
05-24-2007, 06:29 AM
I didn't know gm has 2" rear blocks. How much are those? I paid $20 for mine.

avc8130
05-24-2007, 08:07 AM
I do not think the stock shocks would work. When I put the 2" block in mine the rear shocks were topped out at just ride height. There was no down travel left.
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Maxfactor06
05-24-2007, 09:09 AM
The blocks were around 20 per side and the bolts were 16 each. I reused the nuts and washers. Pretty easy job. I reused the shocks. I had plenty of shock left but I do have the Bilsteins coming with two extra inches for the rear.