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06-29-2008, 03:15 PM
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Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
What are lowering blocks?? PICS and info please..(how they work). I have read more than a fe threads that mention to use lowering blocks....but no pics. Sorry for the stupid question.
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06-29-2008, 03:20 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
A block that goes in between the trailing arm & the rear end. essentially raises the rear end into the truck body...lowering the vehicle...
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06-29-2008, 03:49 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
This isn't the coil spring set up but maybe you'll get the idea. This are on my S10. 3" lowering blocks.
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07-07-2008, 11:32 AM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
Here is a sticky in case you want to make your own http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457
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07-07-2008, 12:19 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
They come in a kit with new U bolts. They go between the arms & axle. I put 2" on my 70 stepside & didn't like them. They caused vibrations & it didn't drive as good. I took them off.
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07-07-2008, 01:29 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
lowering blocks caused vibrations? never heard that one before ...
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07-07-2008, 02:23 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
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07-07-2008, 03:23 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
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07-07-2008, 03:38 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
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I supposed that it is theoretically possible to change the pinion angle enough to cause a vibration.........but I don't see how it could change how it drives? |
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07-07-2008, 07:00 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
Speaking on blocks and pinion angles and vibrations, if the pinion angle is, say, 1 degree off, will this cause these dreaded vibrations? In lowering my truck, I'll be changing the angle at the tailshaft, so want to change it at the rearend accordingly...
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07-07-2008, 11:47 PM
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Re: Lowering blocks on 67-72 trucks (coil spring truck)
I've done several swb coil suspension trucks w/lowering blocks & experienced no vibrations afterward. I have not done a lwb truck so I'm no help there.
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