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2" Lift Blocks

Discussion in 'Texas' started by OkieDan, Jan 9, 2024.

  1. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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    OkieDan

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    If I install 2" lift blocks on my 2019 Tacoma, will I need to replace my rear shocks?
     
  2. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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    rnish

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    It depends. Where are the blocks being added (F or R)? What is the trucks current stance? Regardless. The rear shocks do not control height. The rear leaf springs adjust the height.
     
  3. Jan 9, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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    I installed a 2" leveling kit on the front and now it sets higher than the rear. I was thinking about using 2" lift blocks in the rear to level it out. Before I install them I was wondering if my stock shocks would work.
     
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  4. Jan 10, 2024 at 11:26 AM
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    I am running 2" rear blocks on stock shocks. While I like retaining rake, the ride could be better, but it's not terrible for daily driving. Doing AAL and Coilovers in the near future.
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2024 at 12:01 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    2" up front and 2" in back won't be level. It will have the same rake as you started with.

    Maybe your ok with that. But you did refer to it as a leveling kit, so thinking that was your goal?
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2024 at 7:38 PM
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    Put a 1” block in the rear. As @Clearwater Bill said if you do a 2” you’ll be right back where you started just 2” higher.
     
  7. Jan 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM
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    You can run stock but no down travel, it will ride awful on a rough road.

    I'm voting for 1" block lift, or proper longer shocks.
     

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