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suspension blocks and recovery

Discussion in 'Recovery' started by Cnasianfire, Mar 9, 2018.

  1. Mar 9, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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    Cnasianfire

    Cnasianfire [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just figured out that I have suspension blocks on the rear axle. Will that cause any issues pulling ppl out of mud/snow? I didn't know if more force on my truck would put too much stress on the blocks/axle. Maybe this is a dumb question, I just don't want to hurt my truck.
     
  2. Mar 9, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    Blocks are only good for looks (from far away)...if you want to use your truck to offroad, tow, haul, recover, etc...then yes, you should ditch the blocks. They will only make it less effective at all of those things and hurt the quality of your ride. Upgrade to a heavier duty leaf pack for the lift you want, or at the very least an AAL (add a leaf) or 3 leaf AAL on your stock leaf pack would still be a better option than blocks.
     
  3. Mar 9, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Ugh, that is what I thought. Well, it is going to have to wait, just spent a lot on my KO2s. And now wife wants new furniture set for the living room...lol.
     
  4. Mar 9, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    It's not the end of the world, just something to prioritize on the never ending list of truck related expenses lol.
     
  5. Mar 9, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    That's the truth! 8 months ago all I wanted was a Tacoma, never had a truck before. But them I started reading forums and two co-workers go off road, I now got the itch
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    I'm basically in the same boat. I bought my Taco almost 2 years ago to the day. First I was just excited to have a truck.

    Now all I see is upgrades. :spending::bananadead:
     
  7. Mar 22, 2018 at 3:56 AM
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    Now that you mention a boat, wifes says that we should get a boat since we have a way to tow it...smh. This has been nothing but a money pit (but in a good way)...lol
     
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  8. Mar 22, 2018 at 6:42 AM
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    Now that's a mod!
     
  9. Mar 25, 2018 at 9:54 AM
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    Sixthelement Ran over a Yeti once, Texas, never again

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    Headstrong Offroad has AAL for less than you think.
    Probably less than the cost of a arm chair while your couch shopping.
     
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  10. Apr 2, 2018 at 11:18 AM
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    Do what I do, make your wife buy her own shit.
     
  11. Apr 2, 2018 at 11:44 AM
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    It isn't the wife, it is the damn kids...lol
     
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  12. Apr 2, 2018 at 11:45 AM
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    LMAO...I have 3, so I know what you're talking about. I tell mine to get jobs and buy their own shit, right after they bring me a beer.
     

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