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12-15-2017, 09:56 PM
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Lowering block shims
I bought a set of blocks from POL...and did some other reading on angle needing to be corrected with shims. What are people using? I did see CCC sells a set of blocks with correction to angle problem....any advice?
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12-16-2017, 09:26 AM
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Re: Lowering block shims
I had some 2" aluminum drop blocks, figured the angle I needed and cut them length wise. Mine were about 2"- down to 3/4". Get the truck set at ride height and use angle finder to get angle at the trans, then match the pinion angle to it.
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12-16-2017, 11:03 AM
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Re: Lowering block shims
Is this what everyone does for lowering rear end? Measure the trans angle with it installed? How do you get the angle finder in there?
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12-17-2017, 04:38 PM
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Re: Lowering block shims
Western Chassis makes some specific angle shims...anyone using these in combination with lowering blocks?
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12-17-2017, 05:14 PM
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Re: Lowering block shims
I just lay the angle finder along the side of the driveline.
Most auto parts stores have pinion angle shims. You have to measure angle with the suspension loaded IE; sitting on the ground or on a four post lift. Don't be surprised if you don't nail it on the first try.
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