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Are lowering blocks a waste of time
Hey I plan on lowering my '68 C-10 5 1/2 in front and 6 in the rear. 4 in coils and 2 in lowering blocks in rear and c-notch too. Will this create a stiff ride. I dont want airbags. I want a slammed look I know very little about all this so thanks for the help.
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
They make 6 inch lowering springs for the rear ece makes them but I run blocks and they work good I have the 6 inch springs and 2 inch blocks on the back of one of my rides
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
Where do you plan on putting the blocks? Why?
These trucks have benefited by the numbers of companies that make what you need to lower it safely and also have a good ride. I can see blocks on a leaf spring vehicle...but that's old school. Look at www.earlyclassic.com and see what they offer. It's what I have, as do many others.
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
Lowering blocks are a viable method for lowering a truck. Your gonna need trailing arm style blocks. Best method is to build them yourself. There is a DIY thread on this forum. Cheaper and better. I got my u bolts from WWW.ATSSPRINGS.COM (pn# BT8-304R, Size 5/8x3x10-5/8) for $30.00 shipped. Some trimming of the bolt will be required once installed. I bought 2" square tubing (14") for $10.00 from a machine shop. The kits are twice that and have aluminum blocks.
Here it is:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
Okay, I'm enlightened.
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
6" coil from ece and you do not have to c-notch unless you plan on haulin around stuff
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
lowering blocks keep the trailing arms at a better angle. Produces less squat/more traction. That's what I've heard anyways.
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
i was wondering if you used 2" blocks and 4" springs if you could get by without shock relcoators?
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
I don't believe shock relocators are needed for a four inch drop so no. The shocks are unaffected by blocks.
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
I have a 6/4.5 drop no blocks no c notch. I am able to haul stuff around and it rides nice. I did have to trim bump stops in the rear though. Plus a good sway bar and some gr2's all the way around help out too.I do have shock relocaters on the back though.
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
If you feel the need for relocators and your out in the shop fabbin' rear blocks anyway use this: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359399
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Re: Are lowering blocks a waste of time
heres my 2 cents...the geometry between the axle c/l & rear end support (trailing arm) is affected with lowering blocks. The further the axle c/l is from the rear end support, the less strength the assy. has. Remember, axle torque is trying to twist the rear end & support (trailing arms) during acceleration. That said, I have a set of lowering blocks on my 59 ranchwagon because it was cheaper than dearched leaf springs, but if you have better options available, (& within budget) might as well use them. lowering springs in various heights are available, don't affect geometry like the lowering blocks, & are fairly cheap. Oh yea, for the record, my 68 has 5" lowering springs in the rear, & bounces the bump stops more than I like. ( no C notch)
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