Newbie question: Removing rear suspension blocks... Bad?

[cksigmapi]

Hey guys, I just registered since my search for a definitive answer has left me still scratching my head.

I have a 2006 GMC Sierra SLE 4x4 Crew Cab with factory 20" Special Edition package.

I want to level out the truck but don't really care to raise the front end to do so. I know I have seen plenty of people on this and other forums that just remove the 1.5" block from the leaf spring and call it a day.

My question, that I've yet to find an answer for, IS IT BAD? The guy at a local shop says that it'll remove some of the dampening from the suspension and lead to other issues long-term. But, another shop guy says he's done it on all his trucks.

What's the real answer? Thanks in advance, guys!

 

[Zembonez]

The "guy at the shop" is an idiot. Remove em. No problem whatsoever. If that doesn't get you there, buy a set of drop shackles.

How the hell can a solid block of iron add dampening?

 

[CJ Hungus]

 

[PenguinLTZ]

Do it and post some pictures!

 

[Bigredmariner]

The "guy at the shop" is an idiot. Remove em. No problem whatsoever. If that doesn't get you there, buy a set of drop shackles.

How the hell can a solid block of iron add dampening?

This and This ^^^^^

Do it and enjoy it, there are no down sides unless you plan on maxxing out the trucks load capacity. Just yank them and be done with it.

 

[cksigmapi]

Thanks for the responses guys. That's what I thought. I've ordered the 2wd u-bolts so when those come in I'll be doing this.

 

[Black02Silverado]

If you get a chance, post up some pictures and maybe a how to.

 

[Nick The Great]

Good luck! sounds like fun

 

[cksigmapi]

Here's a good question - I was looking at my truck today to just have a visual of doing the job and noticed a possible issue: The bump-stops sit only about 2" away from the axle and, by removing the lift block, they'll damn near rest on it.

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Bigredmariner]

Read thru my thread and I should have part numbers for all the stuff I used when removing my blocks.

http://www.truckmodcentral.com/foru...mt-800-torsion-bar-sprung-truck-cheaply-3906/