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Eliminate friction build up on your boat lift by using ball bearing pulleys. (Pulleys are also commonly referred to as blocks.) If the pulleys on your lift are not ball bearing, then you are adding unnecessary friction to your boat lift. Changing your pulleys is easy and will enhance the overall performance of your boat lift. Try our 3" blocks (Part # 700027).