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Old 05-25-2007, 03:53 PM   #1
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3/4 ton rear block ???

can someone with a 3/4 check the block under there rear springs and see which way it goes, i took mine out and did not relize it is wedged shaped my question is doe the bigger part of the block go towards the rear and the thinner end go towards the motor.. thanks in advance...... ohh and its not a aftermarket type block i guess its factory if that makes a diffrence
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Old 05-25-2007, 03:55 PM   #2
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Re: 3/4 ton rear block ???

If it is a wedge shape, it SHOULD go with the fat end facing the back. The idea is to angle the rear axle up to lessen the pitch of the driveline to 3rd member joint.
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Old 05-25-2007, 04:21 PM   #3
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Re: 3/4 ton rear block ???

thanks jimmy thats kinda what i thought, i have them in wrong, thats what made me think thee wrong the driveshaft angle loks pretty bad, im hoping its that simple cause i changed out rears and had to reweld the spring perches, that made me worry thinking we had those off some thanks again
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Old 05-25-2007, 05:37 PM   #4
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Re: 3/4 ton rear block ???

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If it is a wedge shape, it SHOULD go with the fat end facing the back.
However, the oem blocks under my K20 aren't tapered...
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