{"product_id":"tuff-country-94-02-ram-3500-4wd-w-factory-contact-overloads-5-5in-rr-block-u-bolt-kt-non-tapered","title":"Tuff Country 94-02 Ram 3500 4wd (w\/Factory Contact Overloads) 5.5in Rr Block \u0026 U-Bolt Kt Non-Tapered","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Complete Rear Block and U-Bolt Solution for Overload-Equipped Ram 3500 Trucks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuff Country's 97056 block and u-bolt kit raises the rear of a 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 4WD 5.5 in. by inserting cast iron blocks between the axle and leaf spring, and supplies non-tapered u-bolts sized for trucks equipped with factory contact overload springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.5 in. cast iron lift blocks insert between axle and leaf spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-tapered block design for this application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended zinc plated u-bolts sized for factory contact overload springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEconomical solution for raising rear ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for rear axles only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994-2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994-2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1994-2002\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRam 3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97056\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.5 in. rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory contact overload springs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZinc plated u-bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cast iron lift blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 rear axle u-bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware bag with nuts and washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Tuff Country\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTuff Country EZ-Ride Suspension has manufactured American-made lift kits, leveling kits, traction bars, and suspension hardware for trucks and SUVs since the 1970s. Tuff Country components are engineered as bolt-on or direct-fit upgrades that work with the factory suspension geometry, and most kits carry a limited lifetime warranty on original components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this kit include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast iron lift blocks and matching u-bolts, nuts, and washers for a complete rear lift installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this kit need contact overload specific u-bolts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrucks with factory contact overload springs have a taller spring pack, requiring longer u-bolts than a standard block kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow much lift does this kit provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.5 in. at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does non-tapered mean for this block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe block has a consistent, non-wedge profile rather than a tapered leading edge, matching this specific application's needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this kit be used on the front axle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, Tuff Country specifies this kit for rear axle use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need new shocks with this much rear lift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended length shocks are commonly required with a rear lift of this height, consult a shock length chart for the exact application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the blocks cast iron or aluminum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eCast iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this kit fit a Ram 2500?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part number is specified for the Ram 3500, verify the correct part number for a 2500 application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport the vehicle and remove the rear wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the factory u-bolts and separate the axle from the leaf spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the cast iron lift block between the axle pad and the leaf spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the new extended u-bolts over the block and through the spring perch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread on the new nuts and torque to the vehicle manufacturer specification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProp 65 Warning\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuff Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46469399576655,"sku":"TUF97056","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/tuff-country-94-02-ram-3500-4wd-wfactory-contact-overloads-5_5in-rr-block-u-bolt-kt-non-tapered-tuff-country.jpg?v=1787583044","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/tuff-country-94-02-ram-3500-4wd-w-factory-contact-overloads-5-5in-rr-block-u-bolt-kt-non-tapered","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}