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closer 03-19-2011 12:28 PM

Another option for rear lift on 4-doors.
 
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I did a 1.5" t-bar crank and put 31x10.50 tires on the stock rims. My truck is an LT trim. I first thought about getting shackles for the rear. But occasionally I have to pull a trailer and thought my rear springs were to soft anyways (It's not a car after all :icon_wink:). My brother in-law got "Monroe sensa-trac extra load carrying shocks" for his old f-150. He told me it lifted it almost 2". I didn't believe him until I seen it for myself. So I looked to see if I could get them for my blazer (but cannot get for the ZR2). Sure enough... I found them at advanceauto parts for $114/pair. They allow 1200lbs more weight. They have a non-adjustable coil spring on the shock itself. All you have to do is bolt them on like a normal shock. They worked perfect for what my use for them were. They leveled out my truck and My truck doesn't bounce around anymore with a loaded trailer behind it.
The first two pics are of the t-bar crank and no lift in back w/31" tires. The last two are with the new overload shocks that's all. And they've been on there for two weeks now. So they're settled in and everything.

mdehoogh 03-19-2011 02:04 PM

Looks great. Now you just need to pull off the pinstripe and all the chrome trim :)

closer 03-19-2011 02:45 PM

My plastic is faded on the trim. I thought about taping it off and repainting it all semi-gloss black like my rims. And the front bumper is scratched and pitted really bad. So I'm thinking about it... but I like to hold onto alittle bling:icon_angel:! I also would like to de-badge the rear hatch.

s14sh3r 03-19-2011 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by mdehoogh (Post 418599)
Looks great. Now you just need to pull off the pinstripe and all the chrome trim :)

You didn't even mention the running boards. You're slipping, man.

closer 03-19-2011 08:26 PM

I dare to be different. Actually I'm afraid of all the rust I'll find where all the screws are.

Z71_Guy 03-19-2011 08:38 PM

the monroe coil overs are a great shock lifetime warranty and extra load capacity would recommend to all who tow anything.

Poh 03-19-2011 11:15 PM

I do not intend to thread jack but why not do what we do with Gen1 Ford Explorers and get a hold of some 63" silverado springs?

you get 2" of lift on an explorer with them (with a good set, not a worn out flat spring)


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