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11/02/2005
18:00:18

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I cranked the torsion bars 2" up front and now I want to go with some blocks in the rear. Does anyone know a good place to get them for an 03 QC 4X4?

I heard you can buy universal blocks from the local auto parts stores, anyone had any experience with these? Also I would need longer u-bolts and I am assuming I can find those anywhere?

03 Dakota 4X4 QC SportPlus 4.7L 3.55 LSD AWD
Superchipped, 2Chamber Flowmaster Dumped, K&N Drop-in, 2"Torsion Lift

My 4X4's Baptism

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1/10/2006
22:45:39

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I have a 99 dodge Dakota 4x4 slt extended cab 5.2 i did the same thing cranked the front 2 inch's purchased bfgs a/t 32 15 11.50, and put 1 inch lift block (rough country) from jc Whitney, this is a cast block made of iron it also came with the u bolts, i would not recommend to go with your local parts store usually there blocks are made of aluminum not very strong, check out jc Whitney, my truck looks awesome now,hope this helps you



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1/11/2006
00:18:06

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I used the blocks for lowering mine from Autozone. They worked fine except that I had to widen the hole on one side that goes to the leaf spring. They were aluminum and had no problem with them.



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1/11/2006
02:17:26

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I know 8banger already has blocks, I think he said from PepBoys...

fgnbfgbcxgbcf- What PN did you use from JCWhitney? They don't cross reference anything for any Dak or any dodge newer than 00. I know that the rams have the same 9.25" axle as me so it should work as long as my leafs are 2.5" wide (which I think they are, need to check though). Looking at the 1" block kit for $34.99.

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2147050 <- Check it out!

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1/11/2006
21:11:31

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the blocks i ordered were for a dodgeram, rear leaf springs are the same WITH as a dakota, here is the info on the blocks and the item # from jc whitney, 2-1/2" WIDE SPRING: Y 1" Rear Axle Lift Block Kit Kit item# ZX077003P, i wouldnt go with 2 inch blocks, a 1 inch makes it look just right (leveled)



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1/11/2006
21:46:27

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Ohhtay, thats the one I was looking at.

Thanks much!

'02 CC 4x4 4.7 HO
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2147050 <- Check it out!

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1/11/2006
23:59:28

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BE CAREFUL WITH WHAT KIND OF BLOCKS U GET, THE ADVANCE AUTO AND AUTO ZONE BLOCKS ARE CHEAP, I HAD EM UNDER MY OLD TRUCK, AND ONE CRACKED AND CAME OUT IN A TURN AND THE REAREND SHIFTED AND SHOT ME IN THE WOODS, I KNOW IT WAS THE BLOCKS CUZ WE FOUND HALF ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TURN. HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY TRUCK AFTER THE WRECK.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/01mudslinger3/accident.jpg



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1/12/2006
02:05:43

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Holy crap!!

Looks like the only thing undamaged in that pic is the rear slider!

Any personal injury?

'02 CC 4x4 4.7 HO
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2147050 <- Check it out!

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1/16/2006
23:16:33

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i got mine from trailmaster.ive tested hard they hold up.




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