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67pro-street · 05-24-2004, 12:51 AM

i have a 4/4 suspension drop on my 67 and the back is just sitting too high for my taste, so i want to lower it some more. all i have right now is a 4" drop coil. i am taking shop class at high school right now and i am not doing anything, so i was wondering if any of you guys have built 2" lowering blocks. if so, can you give me instructions or pictures.

thanks,

67pro-street

sneakysnake · 05-24-2004, 01:05 AM

I used 4" C channel, cut two holes and welded 3/4' pipe where the U bolts go though then capped, basicly a box with two reinforced holes in it.

1972ChevyGuy · 05-24-2004, 09:01 AM

TX firefighter has some good pics of lowering blocks he done. Just take some good steel square tubing or some good angle and drill holes in it for the u-bolts. Get longer u-bolts and just bolt them in.

sactoC10 · 05-24-2004, 11:00 AM

Yup, I made my own...but I use 1/2" aluminum bar, and made four for each side, so that I could play around with the 1/2" - 2" drop range out back. Came in handy as 2" was too much (along with my 3" springs), and I've currently decided that I like two plates. This is the way the DJM drop kit packaged and sold, but with 4 -1" blocks. If you go with 2", you will need longer U-bolts.

*Gee_Emm* · 05-24-2004, 11:27 AM

I made a couple once out of solid stock, if you go that route you better have something good to cut it with :p

*1972C10* · 05-24-2004, 09:38 PM

I made some out of old trailing arms cut the ends off i still have them acutally i had a hard time finding 3 inch longer u bolts. but as i recall ed at mother truckers sells them i had bought springs since then so i didnt need blocks anymore. if you want to see pics let me know .

SweetandLong68 · 05-24-2004, 11:44 PM

I have a set of lowering blocks that I would sell if you want them. Brand new never used or installed. I believe it comes with the U-bolts with the blocks. Haven't looked at em in so long I cant remember. But I think they did.

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CHRIS

Tx Firefighter · 05-25-2004, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

I made some out of old trailing arms cut the ends off i still have them acutally i had a hard time finding 3 inch longer u bolts. but as i recall ed at mother truckers sells them i had bought springs since then so i didnt need blocks anymore. if you want to see pics let me know .

Ft Worth Champion spring on Henderson street will build U-bolts for you while you wait for 30 per pair.

**N2TRUX** · 05-25-2004, 09:14 AM

You cab build them, but why? They are so cheap to buy from PEP Boys that it's not really worth your time...

Tx Firefighter · 05-25-2004, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You cab build them, but why? They are so cheap to buy from PEP Boys that it's not really worth your time...

The Pep Boys one won't work on a coil spring 67-72 truck. They're for leaf spring applications.

**N2TRUX** · 05-25-2004, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The Pep Boys one won't work on a coil spring 67-72 truck. They're for leaf spring applications.

Aaaah, that makes sense. I'm just used to leaf spring rear ends. I sometimes forget what forum I am responding in.... :p

SweetandLong68 · 05-25-2004, 08:24 PM

But the ones from Autozone will.

A buddy of mine lowered the rear of his 68 CST with the same blocks that I have. I am going Bags and not going to use them.

I wrode in it after he cut the front springs one coil a put the blocks on the rear and it didnt ride bad at all. I was expecting much worse. All that spring travel that these trucks have I guess.

lata
CHRIS

bad69 · 05-25-2004, 09:27 PM

I built mine out of 2" solid stock and drilled 13/16" holes on a lathe for the "U" bolts.

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bad69 · 05-25-2004, 09:29 PM

Darn pics didnt work

bad69 · 05-25-2004, 09:29 PM

SweetandLong68 · 05-26-2004, 12:10 AM

Those pics look pretty close to what we did bad 69.

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CHRIS

67pro-street · 05-26-2004, 12:16 AM

thanks for the help fellas. i have one more question. how much longer should my new U bolts be. should i just take out the old ones, measure them, and then add two inches? I was thinking of taking 2" x2" steel tubing and then cutting two holes in it and reinforcing them with round tubing and then capping off the ends. Do you think that would be strong enough.

thanks, 67pro-street

Tx Firefighter · 05-26-2004, 08:00 AM

Here's what I did. Just tubing that I capped the ends on.

My local parts store don't sell blocks that are even close to working. They are intended for leaf springs and come with 4 small diameter U bolts and the blocks have locating pins on them.

SWINGSAX68 · 05-26-2004, 02:15 PM

So....I'm guessing you sit a jack under the trailing arm and lower it after you break loose the ubolts??? Or how do you do it???
Sorry to butt in.....but it is a question that needs to be asked.....just minor details I guess...

67gmcss · 05-26-2004, 02:23 PM

anyone have any pics of this with leaf spring trucks? Mine is leaf with the square spring "u-bolts" and i can't find crap that works at local parts places.

jays68yak · 05-26-2004, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 67gmcss

anyone have any pics of this with leaf spring trucks? Mine is leaf with the square spring "u-bolts" and i can't find crap that works at local parts places.

I lucked out and found some of the square ones at kragen.

bad69 · 05-26-2004, 09:01 PM

Find someone that sells BellTech parts(summit racing)they have it all.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-26-2004, 09:10 PM

I built mine just as tx did and they worked pretty good...

05-24-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
67pro-street Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 218	anyone built their own lowering blocks? i have a 4/4 suspension drop on my 67 and the back is just sitting too high for my taste, so i want to lower it some more. all i have right now is a 4" drop coil. i am taking shop class at high school right now and i am not doing anything, so i was wondering if any of you guys have built 2" lowering blocks. if so, can you give me instructions or pictures. thanks, 67pro-street

05-24-2004, 11:44 PM	#7
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	I have a set of lowering blocks that I would sell if you want them. Brand new never used or installed. I believe it comes with the U-bolts with the blocks. Haven't looked at em in so long I cant remember. But I think they did. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

05-25-2004, 09:14 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	You cab build them, but why? They are so cheap to buy from PEP Boys that it's not really worth your time... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-25-2004, 08:24 PM	#12
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	But the ones from Autozone will. A buddy of mine lowered the rear of his 68 CST with the same blocks that I have. I am going Bags and not going to use them. I wrode in it after he cut the front springs one coil a put the blocks on the rear and it didnt ride bad at all. I was expecting much worse. All that spring travel that these trucks have I guess. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip Last edited by SweetandLong68; 05-25-2004 at 08:28 PM.

05-25-2004, 09:27 PM	#13
bad69 Struggling Artist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Battle Ground WA. Posts: 122	Blocks I built mine out of 2" solid stock and drilled 13/16" holes on a lathe for the "U" bolts.g[/IMG] __________________ 69 1/2 ton lwb lowrider 90 C-1500 2wd 08 2500 HD 4WD 94 Grand Cherokee 49 Cadillac sedan

05-24-2004, 01:05 AM	#2
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	I used 4" C channel, cut two holes and welded 3/4' pipe where the U bolts go though then capped, basicly a box with two reinforced holes in it.

05-24-2004, 09:01 AM	#3
1972ChevyGuy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 552	TX firefighter has some good pics of lowering blocks he done. Just take some good steel square tubing or some good angle and drill holes in it for the u-bolts. Get longer u-bolts and just bolt them in.

05-24-2004, 11:00 AM	#4
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,055	Yup, I made my own...but I use 1/2" aluminum bar, and made four for each side, so that I could play around with the 1/2" - 2" drop range out back. Came in handy as 2" was too much (along with my 3" springs), and I've currently decided that I like two plates. This is the way the DJM drop kit packaged and sold, but with 4 -1" blocks. If you go with 2", you will need longer U-bolts.

05-24-2004, 11:27 AM	#5
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	I made a couple once out of solid stock, if you go that route you better have something good to cut it with :p

05-24-2004, 09:38 PM	#6
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	I made some out of old trailing arms cut the ends off i still have them acutally i had a hard time finding 3 inch longer u bolts. but as i recall ed at mother truckers sells them i had bought springs since then so i didnt need blocks anymore. if you want to see pics let me know .

05-25-2004, 09:29 PM	#14
bad69 Struggling Artist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Battle Ground WA. Posts: 122	Darn pics didnt work __________________ 69 1/2 ton lwb lowrider 90 C-1500 2wd 08 2500 HD 4WD 94 Grand Cherokee 49 Cadillac sedan

05-25-2004, 09:29 PM	#15
bad69 Struggling Artist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Battle Ground WA. Posts: 122	__________________ 69 1/2 ton lwb lowrider 90 C-1500 2wd 08 2500 HD 4WD 94 Grand Cherokee 49 Cadillac sedan

05-26-2004, 12:10 AM	#16
SweetandLong68 Your UncleBen Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 590	Those pics look pretty close to what we did bad 69. lata CHRIS __________________ 68 C10 shortbed -- Street/Strip

05-26-2004, 12:16 AM	#17
67pro-street Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 218	thanks for the help fellas. i have one more question. how much longer should my new U bolts be. should i just take out the old ones, measure them, and then add two inches? I was thinking of taking 2" x2" steel tubing and then cutting two holes in it and reinforcing them with round tubing and then capping off the ends. Do you think that would be strong enough. thanks, 67pro-street

05-26-2004, 08:00 AM	#18
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Here's what I did. Just tubing that I capped the ends on. My local parts store don't sell blocks that are even close to working. They are intended for leaf springs and come with 4 small diameter U bolts and the blocks have locating pins on them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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05-26-2004, 02:15 PM	#19
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	So....I'm guessing you sit a jack under the trailing arm and lower it after you break loose the ubolts??? Or how do you do it??? Sorry to butt in.....but it is a question that needs to be asked.....just minor details I guess... __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

05-26-2004, 02:23 PM	#20
67gmcss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: somerset,kentucky,usa Posts: 154	anyone have any pics of this with leaf spring trucks? Mine is leaf with the square spring "u-bolts" and i can't find crap that works at local parts places.

05-26-2004, 09:01 PM	#22
bad69 Struggling Artist Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Battle Ground WA. Posts: 122	Leaf spring blocks Find someone that sells BellTech parts(summit racing)they have it all. __________________ 69 1/2 ton lwb lowrider 90 C-1500 2wd 08 2500 HD 4WD 94 Grand Cherokee 49 Cadillac sedan

05-26-2004, 09:10 PM	#23
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