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Old 03-06-2008, 01:35 PM   #1
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question about lowering blocks

I was wondering how lowering blocks work all the way around i no nothing about them i just no i have spring in the back does that make a difference and whats the lowest u can make them please a;; info is good i no nothing hahah?
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Old 03-06-2008, 05:49 PM   #2
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Re: question about lowering blocks

As far as I know, you can only use lowering blocks in the rear.
On the front, you'll have to use drop springs or cut the coils off of the springs you have, or use drop spindles, or a combination of the three.
For the rear you can use lowering blocks, drop springs, or carry a bunch of concrete blocks around with you, lol.
These are the most simple means of lowering a vehicle, looking through this site you can see all kinds of elaborate inventions involving air baggs and custom frame modifications etc.
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Old 03-06-2008, 06:16 PM   #3
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Re: question about lowering blocks

Well lowering blocks mount between the axle tubes and either the leaf springs or trailing arms to raise the rear end higher. The actual suspension is not lowered. There is no way to lower the front end with blocks.
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Old 03-06-2008, 08:28 PM   #4
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Re: question about lowering blocks

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Here is a good article about rear lowering blocks for the trucks....

http://www.classicperform.com/goingdown6772.htm

I have 2" ones in the white truck.

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Old 03-07-2008, 01:04 AM   #5
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Re: question about lowering blocks

thanks guys djm offers 4 inch lowering blocks can those go on fine no other work needed no c notch or anything im getting 2 1/5 drop spindles and lowering springs(not sure what size in front yet) im trying to go daily driver low and have the back just slightly higher
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Old 03-07-2008, 01:05 AM   #6
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Re: question about lowering blocks

2" is about the biggest block you can have without taking a risk of dragging the trailing arms if you get a rear flat. I have seen them as large as 4", but I would NEVER consider it. I have 2" blocks with 4" drop rear springs for 6" rear drop. This is an easy, reliable setup.

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