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crazy longhorn · 10-15-2003, 07:06 PM

Blocks are ok.....provided that you dont get carried away! I have used lift blocks on the rear of a 4x4, & not had any problems. the set I made were 2 1/2". I have seen guys stack blocks on a 4x4 to get 6-8" of lift(a no no). also i have seen guys run blocks on the front of a 4x4(a big ugly no no!). On the same hand , using lowering blocks on a 2wd , you must take care not to do too far.....you dont want suspension pcs below the rim , incase of a blowout. That makes a lot of "pretty sparks",& is no fun to control

good luck,crazyL

10-15-2003, 07:06 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Blocks are ok.....provided that you dont get carried away! I have used lift blocks on the rear of a 4x4, & not had any problems. the set I made were 2 1/2". I have seen guys stack blocks on a 4x4 to get 6-8" of lift(a no no). also i have seen guys run blocks on the front of a 4x4(a big ugly no no!). On the same hand , using lowering blocks on a 2wd , you must take care not to do too far.....you dont want suspension pcs below the rim , incase of a blowout. That makes a lot of "pretty sparks",& is no fun to control good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....