3" lift measures 2 1/2"

[Ran440]

Worried about the camber on the front tires and the angle of the front axles I decided to investigate the lift. I was told it had a 3" lift. I read on this site it was too much for my truck. Members here confirmed this.
My question is when I measure the spacer block above the strut it only measures 2 1/2" or maybe 2 5/8" at most.
Is this what a 3" lift should measure?
If I get a 2" lift will the spacer block measure 1 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Randy

[MichTrucks]

Worried about the camber on the front tires and the angle of the front axles I decided to investigate the lift. I was told it had a 3" lift. I read on this site it was too much for my truck. Members here confirmed this.
My question is when I measure the spacer block above the strut it only measures 2 1/2" or maybe 2 5/8" at most.
Is this what a 3" lift should measure?
If I get a 2" lift will the spacer block measure 1 1/2"?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Randy

A 3" lift should be closer to 3" and the same goes for the 2" lift kit.

[Ran440]

Yeah that's what I was thinking. Remeasured Them. Still 2 5/8".
BTW The rear spring shackles measure 6 3/4" center of bolt to center of bolt

[luluyug]

i have a 2 inch lift on my db51 the rear shakles are 8 inch long, 6 inch bolt center to bolt center.:pop:

[Ran440]

Thanks for taking the time to measure your shackles.
Looks like I have a 2 5/8" lift. :confused: