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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: daytona beach fl
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lowering blocks question
anyone have any pic of rear coil with lowering blocks
i have a set of 3 inch lowering blocks i want to install on my 61 chevy c10 not sure of placement> also i have had some guys telling me to just heat my coils can someone tell me the bad with heating coils? how much of a drop can you git with heating a set of coils thanks ![]() |
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Location: Unionville Mo.
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Re: lowering blocks question
Look at post #21 on your thread on HAMB about spacers.
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Re: lowering blocks question
rain man, there's all kinds of info here on lowering these trucks. Just do a search for lowering and you'll find dozens of ideas. Most of us either use Jeep rear coils or I've used 70's Chevelle rear springs. But, there are dozens of options, just take the time to search here.
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Re: lowering blocks question
Heat is bad. Takes the temper out of the springs.
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Location: glendale, az
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Re: lowering blocks question
Rainman,
Hope these pics help. Also, here is the link for the installation on CPP's website. Check it out! http://www.classicperform.com/goingdown6772.htm |
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Re: lowering blocks question
hey i hope i dont piss everyone off but what is the point of having a message board if every time someone has a question you just tell him too use the search function. if you dont want to give real input then just skip the thread what is the point of beiing a d**khead. thanks for the pics
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Re: lowering blocks question
astro chimp just like i said at hamb the link in great write up but the pics arent showing up i can read but no images.
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Re: lowering blocks question
Well its cut and dry.. You can only put the blocks in one place once the rear is is off the perch.
As doe heating.. Dont. its a bad ride and it makes them weak... How far down do you want to go?
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Re: lowering blocks question
not far just wanted to even out
give it a better stance |
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Re: lowering blocks question
was just looking and relized that im gona have to either git diffent wheels on tires i only have like 2 inches between fender and tire
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Re: lowering blocks question
I cut one coil on front. and 2 in blocks in back
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Broussard, LA
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Re: lowering blocks question
I don't have any pics, but I'd rather see you cut the coils with a cutoff wheel or sawzall. I used new springs from Early Classic. Heat (torch) will make them lose their temper and make them more vulnerable to breakage. Blocks will move the axle off of the truck arms and create more leverage front to rear when under acceleration or stopping. This could cause the U-Bolt to break. I don't know about the Jeep springs, but I've heard they work. I just don't know about how much they lower the truck....jeff
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Re: lowering blocks question
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