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ss70l78 · 04-20-2005, 07:13 AM

What is the difference in using stock springs with lowering blocks in the back versus 3" drop springs in the back and should I use lowering shocks in either case? The front has drop spindles with stock springs.

**special-K** · 04-20-2005, 07:42 AM

Your trailing arms will hang lower than the rear by the size of the block.You`ll retain stock ride(sort of),except by spacing axle closer to frame,you lose travel.The lower springs are designed to ride/travel at desired height while keeping close to stock ride.

04-20-2005, 07:13 AM	#1
ss70l78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 11	What's the difference? What is the difference in using stock springs with lowering blocks in the back versus 3" drop springs in the back and should I use lowering shocks in either case? The front has drop spindles with stock springs.

04-20-2005, 07:42 AM	#2
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