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Chevyboy1962 · 06-29-2003, 01:18 AM

Hi Everyone,
I'm wanting to lower the rear end on my '62 C10 using lowering blocks. I've got a custom made set for the rear end, but i'm needing 2 inch longer U bolts.
Where's the best place to find them, if not is there a place I can get them specially made?
TIA,
David

crazy longhorn · 06-29-2003, 10:00 PM

Try a local spring shop, in my area I can have them made while I am on lunch break & they run about $25-30 for u bolts ,nuts & washers. Good luck,crazyL

**fine69** · 06-29-2003, 10:01 PM

Hi. Look in your Yellow Pages phone book under Springs. Any good 4x4 shop or spring shop should be able to make them.
I have a local shop that makes them for $20.00. Ask the 4x4 owners in your area also.

cojnit · 06-30-2003, 04:09 PM

try the local auto parts store. They usually have them to go with the Lowering/lifting blocks that they sell seperately.

I just saw them yesterday at Kragen.

Chevyboy1962 · 07-01-2003, 05:34 PM

Thanks Everyone

David

PJ_STYLES · 08-04-2003, 03:13 PM

Hey chevyboy what size rims you running? I was thinking about lowering blocks too but more than 1 inch will be sticking down past the bottom of the rim which is not good .. and not legal too i think?

SCOTI · 08-04-2003, 06:55 PM

Try Early classics or Classic perf Products. One or the other sold longer u-bolts @ one time because that's where I got mine.

I use 1.5" blocks w/15's and haven't had any probs on my beater.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-04-2003, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PJ_STYLES
Hey chevyboy what size rims you running? I was thinking about lowering blocks too but more than 1 inch will be sticking down past the bottom of the rim which is not good .. and not legal too i think?

Hi Phil, i'm running the stock 15inch rims. I can post a pic with the lowering blocks installed between the trailing arm, and axle.
David

GMC69 · 08-07-2003, 10:50 PM

I would be interested in seeing a pic or two, I am looking at lowering my 69 about 4" and was not sure if I should go just 4" springs , since it may stick down to far with blocks.

TIMSPEED · 08-08-2003, 08:38 AM

Just thought I'd pop in here and say...
hurry up and slam that thing with some nice 18's

dubie · 08-08-2003, 11:58 AM

how far can you lower your trucks with these? Are these just the clamps that you put on your springs and tighten them down? How is your ride quality after this? Do you need to switch your shocks at all? Just full of questions today

GMC69 · 08-08-2003, 08:28 PM

This is what a lowering block looks like

So basically your suspension stays the same and it is your axle that sits higher, but it will keep the proper angle for the driveshaft. The only thing that I am worried about is that I want to go 4 " and I don't want the bolts to stick down further than the rims.

Brad · 08-09-2003, 01:08 AM

Chevyboy1962, I have some longer U bolts for you. $10 + shipping. Mine are round on top unlike the square style shown above. They're for a coil setup. Send me your email address if you want the pic.

Chevyboy1962 · 08-09-2003, 03:17 AM

Hi Brad, thanks for the offer, but I already bought a set.
Here's a pic with the 2 inch lowering blocks installed.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...79603892GYyAXL

It's not as low as it shows in the pic, the tire is also low on air.

I also put on a set of spring compressors on the rear coils that made it another 2 inches lower. I plan on purchasing 2-3 inch lower coils for the rear, or go with air bags.

Since lowered, the front + rear handles like she has sway bars on both axles.

She handles pretty nice around sharp 90 degree turns, and flies over bumps in the road.

Slammed in the weeds rolling on some 18's would look sweet.

Who all carries 6 lug 18's, and what size tire should I run?
David

06-29-2003, 01:18 AM	#1
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Lowering blocks Hi Everyone, I'm wanting to lower the rear end on my '62 C10 using lowering blocks. I've got a custom made set for the rear end, but i'm needing 2 inch longer U bolts. Where's the best place to find them, if not is there a place I can get them specially made? TIA, David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

06-29-2003, 10:00 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Try a local spring shop, in my area I can have them made while I am on lunch break & they run about $25-30 for u bolts ,nuts & washers. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

06-30-2003, 04:09 PM	#4
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	auto parts try the local auto parts store. They usually have them to go with the Lowering/lifting blocks that they sell seperately. I just saw them yesterday at Kragen.

07-01-2003, 05:34 PM	#5
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Thanks Everyone David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

08-04-2003, 03:13 PM	#6
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Hey chevyboy what size rims you running? I was thinking about lowering blocks too but more than 1 inch will be sticking down past the bottom of the rim which is not good .. and not legal too i think? __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

06-29-2003, 10:01 PM	#3
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Hi. Look in your Yellow Pages phone book under Springs. Any good 4x4 shop or spring shop should be able to make them. I have a local shop that makes them for $20.00. Ask the 4x4 owners in your area also.

08-04-2003, 06:55 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Try Early classics or Classic perf Products. One or the other sold longer u-bolts @ one time because that's where I got mine. I use 1.5" blocks w/15's and haven't had any probs on my beater. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2003, 10:50 PM	#9
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	I would be interested in seeing a pic or two, I am looking at lowering my 69 about 4" and was not sure if I should go just 4" springs , since it may stick down to far with blocks. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

08-08-2003, 08:38 AM	#10
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Just thought I'd pop in here and say... hurry up and slam that thing with some nice 18's __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-08-2003, 11:58 AM	#11
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	how far can you lower your trucks with these? Are these just the clamps that you put on your springs and tighten them down? How is your ride quality after this? Do you need to switch your shocks at all? Just full of questions today __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-08-2003, 08:28 PM	#12
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	This is what a lowering block looks like So basically your suspension stays the same and it is your axle that sits higher, but it will keep the proper angle for the driveshaft. The only thing that I am worried about is that I want to go 4 " and I don't want the bolts to stick down further than the rims. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

08-09-2003, 01:08 AM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Chevyboy1962, I have some longer U bolts for you. $10 + shipping. Mine are round on top unlike the square style shown above. They're for a coil setup. Send me your email address if you want the pic. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 08-09-2003 at 01:14 AM.

08-09-2003, 03:17 AM	#14
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Hi Brad, thanks for the offer, but I already bought a set. Here's a pic with the 2 inch lowering blocks installed. http://community.webshots.com/photo/...79603892GYyAXL It's not as low as it shows in the pic, the tire is also low on air. I also put on a set of spring compressors on the rear coils that made it another 2 inches lower. I plan on purchasing 2-3 inch lower coils for the rear, or go with air bags. Since lowered, the front + rear handles like she has sway bars on both axles. She handles pretty nice around sharp 90 degree turns, and flies over bumps in the road. Slammed in the weeds rolling on some 18's would look sweet. Who all carries 6 lug 18's, and what size tire should I run? David __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project



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