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Old 11-28-2018, 03:23 PM   #1
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Where can I get 1.5-2" zero rates?

Since I am staying very mild with a 2" lift I thought I would be jut as happy probably with 1.5-2" pro rates to just fit 33's better.

Just a thought, thanks
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:44 PM   #2
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Re: Where can I get 1.5-2" zero rates?

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Since I am staying very mild with a 2" lift I thought I would be jut as happy probably with 1.5-2" pro rates to just fit 33's better.

Just a thought, thanks
The good folks at Offroad Design are where you want to go for all of your 4x4 squarebody needs. They only sell 1" zero rates though - I'm not aware of anybody making taller ones.

I did something similar to what you're proposing - I put a 2" lift block in the rear and 1" zero rates in the front of my 1980 Suburban and kept the original springs. I'm running 255/85/16 tires and the clearance and stance are just what I was after.
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:52 PM   #3
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Re: Where can I get 1.5-2" zero rates?

general rule its just not good to do more than a 1" bolt in block on the front . if you need more than that just get springs .

if your springs are orignal then even if it was say a 1991 k5 blazer there almost 30 years old by now .

a good brand 2" lift kit with rear blocks will not be hard riding . and if you do do this get new bushings for the frame shackle mount position . they will 90% or more likly be junk by now .
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Old 11-28-2018, 03:55 PM   #4
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Re: Where can I get 1.5-2" zero rates?

And in some states(PA included) lift blocks of any size in the front are illegal.
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Old 11-28-2018, 04:17 PM   #5
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Re: Where can I get 1.5-2" zero rates?

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And in some states(PA included) lift blocks of any size in the front are illegal.
even a bolt in zero rate ?
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