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Old 08-02-2017, 11:32 AM   #7
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Re: lowering blocks

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Originally Posted by hewittca View Post
I don't have any experience with the 6" springs versus 4" springs and blocks, so I can't comment there. The general consensus is just that the 4" springs plus blocks setup gives you more spring travel and should be a better ride, but the better ride part is subjective. For me, I have a different reason for using 4" springs and blocks over 6" springs. That is, I still use my truck as a truck and need the extra travel for when it's loaded up. Plus, you can get 4" drop HD springs, whereas the 6" springs are just a smaller wire diameter spring not really meant for heavy loads.
The best ride will come from the correct shock & the longest shock stroke possible.

Budget approach 4" springs & 2" blocks vs just 6" springs yields longer shock travel thus a better ride.
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