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5150 · 03-05-2003, 02:45 PM

Can someone explaiin how lowering blocks work and can anyone advise on if I was going to switch to a more modern steering column which is the best application.

Thanks,

Bryan

smokekiki · 03-05-2003, 04:49 PM

On the coil spring rears,the block goes between the rear housing and the trailing arm.The u-bolt passes thru it holding it in place.

5150 · 03-06-2003, 03:25 PM

Can you explain in a little more detail about the housing and where the blocks go. Where can I get some decent blocks, Local AutoZone?

Sorry I'm just an idiot about some things,
Bryan

smokekiki · 03-06-2003, 04:27 PM

What year is your truck?If 60-72,and have coil springs,the rear end sits on top of the trailing arms.You remove the u-bolt that goes around the housing and thru the trailing arm.All the venders on the board will have a block kit that comes with a 1" or 2" block and u-bolt.Place between the rear and arm.This moves the rear closer to the body.I think the kits are around $90. Also I think you can use a van steering colum early seventies to mid eighties.

03-05-2003, 02:45 PM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Blocks and Steering Column Can someone explaiin how lowering blocks work and can anyone advise on if I was going to switch to a more modern steering column which is the best application. Thanks, Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-05-2003, 04:49 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	On the coil spring rears,the block goes between the rear housing and the trailing arm.The u-bolt passes thru it holding it in place. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-06-2003, 03:25 PM	#3
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Still don't understand Can you explain in a little more detail about the housing and where the blocks go. Where can I get some decent blocks, Local AutoZone? Sorry I'm just an idiot about some things, Bryan __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-06-2003, 04:27 PM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	What year is your truck?If 60-72,and have coil springs,the rear end sits on top of the trailing arms.You remove the u-bolt that goes around the housing and thru the trailing arm.All the venders on the board will have a block kit that comes with a 1" or 2" block and u-bolt.Place between the rear and arm.This moves the rear closer to the body.I think the kits are around $90. Also I think you can use a van steering colum early seventies to mid eighties. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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