need advice on rear lift

i want to lift the rear of my truck only 1''.. I CANNOT AFFORD NEW SHOCKS, i want to maybe just get the Toytec 1'' aal but heard i cannot do that w/o getting new shocks? what about a 1'' block? heard blocks are bad and all but i heard 1'' isnt to bad and many people have good experiences with 1'' blocks.. can i get an advice opinions please? thanks

 

Then you CANNOT LIFT YOUR TRUCK.. 1st gens are real fussy about any lift in the back using stock shocks, but if only an inch & 1 inch only you could do it but I would def NOT recommend doing so, of course offroading is pretty much off the menu.. they're just too short

 

bump.. i got a 2nd gen tho lol

 

If you only want 1" I'd just go with a block and you dont have to get new shocks but your travel will just be limited.

 

I'm old dammit !! I'm blind in 1 eye & can't see out of the other.....


Disregard EVERYTHING I said before,

Have at it for a 2nd gen... 1" no issues......

Thats a better answer anyway !!....

 

yeah sorry, hahaha.. so one inch will be fine? what do you mean my travel will be limited?

 

can anyone send me some names of good inexpensive 1'' blocks? and what material to get? cause i heard not to get aluminum

 

I had a 1" block with stock shocks for years before upgrading. No problems unless you truly offroad, logging roads don't count.

I think I've still got them sitting around somewhere if you're interested.

If I remember correctly you will need longer u-bolts also.

 

I heard to stay away from aluminum blocks... What about cast iron? Is that safe ?

 

Yeah stay away from aluminum blocks for sure, they'll wear down

 

so,cast iron and steel is best?

 

yep...

 

1" block will be fine with stock shocks. Get good quality blocks with the centering pin. Steel is what I had on my last taco.

 

thanks guys for all the input, ill be getting 1'' steel blocks and post pics

 

No worries glad to help, I'm particularly glad itwas discussed without alot of flaming over blocks....