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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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Hey guys, so my friend is taking off his 1" blocks and he asked me if I was interested in buying them. My Jeep has a stock lift with some 31"s and every time I go wheeling I get stuck lol (I can't afford a lift right now, college).

Anyway, I've heard mixed things about blocks and I just want to make sure I know enough about the consequences of installing them before I decide to get them or not.

Any information is appreciated!

Thanks for the help!
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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stock lift?

Original springs and liftblocks dont go well together... read up on a budget boost or add a leafs.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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If your stock springs are still good Id opt for longer shackles. Blocks dont work too well with the stock springs. I ran them before and ended up snapping a rear spring from the torque. Going to go with a bastard pack soon now.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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i have stock rear springs and 2" blocks and no issue and i beat the hell outa my xj on the trails and mud,1" blocks wont effect it really just give u a lil extra room,i wouldnt go any higher than 2" with blocks tho,they can cause damage
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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1" blocks will be just fine with your stock springs.
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 07:37 AM
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I ran a 1" block and 2" lift shackles for a good several months and i never had a problem, that and 3" springs with new shocks makes a pretty low price lift if you get some parts used
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Old Jun 17, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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1" blocks will be fine, but much bigger than that will cause you problems, which is why my 4" blocks will be removed soon and replaced with a bastard pack.
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