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68jimmy · 12-06-2004, 12:14 AM

What is the max on can obtain with lowering blocks? I just recently swapped my leaf spring setup for a 1/2 ton coil setup and I'd like to drop the rear a bit more. I was thinking of using some 2x3x6(?) rectangular tubing and using the 3" side for the drop... If ok do I need to weld up the ends? or is 3" too much for blocks?

thanks!

Bagd72Chevy · 12-06-2004, 02:35 AM

as long as tghe blocks are strong, and you have U-Bolts, you can go as big as you want. However I wouldn't go over 4 inches cause then the trailing arms will hang really low. You can use that box tubing, but get 1/4 inch wall thickness and definitelly box the ends.

68jimmy · 12-06-2004, 02:41 PM

thanks for the info...

smokekiki · 12-06-2004, 03:45 PM

The problem with going to big on Your blocks is the u-bolts and or trailing arm get lower than the wheel.It will not be a good thing if You get a flat.You can get a good set of springs for around $100.00.

smokekiki · 12-06-2004, 03:56 PM

read,and look at the pic in this thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...owering+blocks

12-06-2004, 12:14 AM	#1
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	Lowering blocks... What is the max on can obtain with lowering blocks? I just recently swapped my leaf spring setup for a 1/2 ton coil setup and I'd like to drop the rear a bit more. I was thinking of using some 2x3x6(?) rectangular tubing and using the 3" side for the drop... If ok do I need to weld up the ends? or is 3" too much for blocks? thanks! __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

12-06-2004, 02:41 PM	#3
68jimmy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: albuquerque Posts: 431	thanks for the info... __________________ 78 C10 LWB Super Cheyenne

12-06-2004, 03:45 PM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	The problem with going to big on Your blocks is the u-bolts and or trailing arm get lower than the wheel.It will not be a good thing if You get a flat.You can get a good set of springs for around $100.00. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

12-06-2004, 03:56 PM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	read,and look at the pic in this thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...owering+blocks __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

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12-06-2004, 02:35 AM	#2
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	as long as tghe blocks are strong, and you have U-Bolts, you can go as big as you want. However I wouldn't go over 4 inches cause then the trailing arms will hang really low. You can use that box tubing, but get 1/4 inch wall thickness and definitelly box the ends.



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