3inch drop blocks kit

[drewfever1020]

were can i get a kit i cant seem to find one?
and why do i need 8 valves for my airride? what does it do that just 4 valves alone can do?

[chevykid65]

all i could find was guys using 2 inch blocks so i made some out of 3 inch square tubing 3/8ths inch wall cut iinto 7 inch sections. boxed it in using 1/4 inch flat iron and used a 3/4 inch bit in the drill press to make the holes. there pretty sturdy.. weigh about 5 pds a piece. got them put in the truck today using the original u bolts. just put em in upside down and left the shock plate dragging for now. on payday ill get the 13 inch 5/8ths thread bolts i have on order down at the local parts store.

[chevykid65]

all i could find was guys using 2 inch blocks so i made some out of 3 inch square tubing 3/8ths inch wall cut iinto 7 inch sections. boxed it in using 1/4 inch flat iron and used a 3/4 inch bit in the drill press to make the holes. there pretty sturdy.. weigh about 5 pds a piece. got them put in the truck today using the original u bolts. just put em in upside down and left the shock plate dragging for now. on payday ill get the 13 inch 5/8ths thread bolts i have on order down at the local parts store.

[drewfever1020]

i can get a 2inch block and combine it with a 1 inch block but were do i get the u to fit through?

[lolife99]

Stick with a 2" block.
Anything bigger will cause scrubline issues.
2" blocks are too tall with 15" rims.

[drewfever1020]

I'm trying to go with tcb1 setup he has 3 inch block setup in rear.
If I can't find a 3 inch kit I'll get a 2 inch kit

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

I'm trying to go with tcb1 setup he has 3 inch block setup in rear.If I can't find a 3 inch kit I'll get a 2 inch kit

Doug is also running 17" rims.
Try a local big rig/semi truck parts house.
That's where I get my u-bolts made-to-length.
Usually around $35/pair with hardened nuts and washers.

[drewfever1020]

why cant i run drop blocks with a 15inch wheel?
whats the cause?

[Shane]

for the sake of everyone's safety on the road, including your own, please don't use anything bigger than 1 1/2" block with a 15" wheel.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

why cant i run drop blocks with a 15inch wheel? whats the cause?

The concern is an issue known as "scrub line". If you use a tall block, it creates a situation where the bottom of the U-bolts will hang down lower than the rim if you are running 15's.

This becomes a concern in the event of a flat tire, especially a blow out. The lowest point of your vehicle is no longer your rim, it's the U-bolts. This could cause a potentially dangerous scenerio where you truck is harder to control.

[Shane]

ken's being polite ... it's next to IMPOSSIBLE to control.