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#1
02-26-2006, 09:11 PM
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shocks and springs
2 questions:
I have a 95 blazer and... 1. I plan on buying new shocks, but I cranked the torsion bar in the front to lift it about 2 inches. Should I buy a 2in. longer shock or stay w/ the stock size? 2. I have seen add-a-leaf kits for 95 and up Blazers, but it does not make sense to me how adding a spring will lift the rear since the axle is above the spring and below. It seems to me that adding a spring will have the reverse affect. Am I just imagining things? Thanks for any help. 
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#2
02-27-2006, 12:24 AM
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Re: shocks and springs
Stock shocks will be fine.
As for the rear springs, any reason why you want to add a leaf?
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#3
02-27-2006, 07:51 AM
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Re: shocks and springs
Add a leafs are usually used if you plan on towing and you need to increase the support in the rear.
If you are trying to lift the truck either get a body lift kit or a suspension lift kit to lift it to the point you want.
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#4
02-27-2006, 02:07 PM
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Re: shocks and springs
yes that is one of the reasons. I will be doing some towing soon so I wanted to add some support to the rear. I was also looking to level the rear since it now sits lower than the front since I did the torsion bars. Besides, if I did go the route of a suspension lift, all it will do is put the springs over the axle rather than under how it is now. And a body lift will give me more clearance for tires but will not level the vehicle like I am looking to do.
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