Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2009, 03:20 PM

Where to get them? And what is involved in
making them? Do they need to be angled? I
work for a Aluminum supplier so getting the
raw materials is not an issue. Anything that
I need to know or is it just straight forward.

94tx · 01-31-2009, 04:21 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2009, 04:25 PM

Ty

502tripower · 01-31-2009, 09:11 PM

I made mine out of solid aluminum stock. I did cut to dimension on a table saw and roughed the corners.

TimE · 01-31-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I work for an Aluminum supplier so getting the raw materials is not an issue.

Wish I had access to aluminum stock to make a set for mine. Those on 502tripowers' truck look clean. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-01-2009, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

Wish I had access to aluminum stock to make a set for mine.

It has it's advantages & disadvantages, I wish we made products
that could be used for other custom applications but we are just
a Rod & Bar facility. I will find out if I get my hands on more of it.

TimE · 02-01-2009, 11:22 PM

*Shane* · 02-02-2009, 12:48 AM

I have a little different perspective here, but I have access to basically any CNC equipment (I sell it for a living) that is made and it was still cheaper to buy the blocks and u-bolts complete from CPP than it was for me to buy the material, the time it would take to machine them, & purchase the U bolts.

Tx Firefighter · 02-02-2009, 07:25 AM

I am in a different position than Shane is. I have lots of free time, and little free money and zero machining tool access. That's why I made mine the way I did using square tubing and did the lowering block FAQ linked above. In my situation, the savings were considerable.

TimE · 02-02-2009, 12:31 PM

In my case, I already have the longer U-bolts that were purchased with a rearend mounting kit from another member(thanks Scott!!) so all I have to come up with is some blocks. Therefore, it is cheaper/easier for me to make a set of blocks. I have sourced some square tubing but like the look of the aluminum stock better.

Thx Tx Firefighter for the "how to" write-up!!

bw4sale · 02-02-2009, 02:31 PM

Well, I have no time, no money, no access to tools and no stock. Guess I'm just screwed.

CG · 02-16-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw4sale

Well, I have no time, no money, no access to tools and no stock. Guess I'm just screwed.

I have seen a set made from wood that were on a truck I had at one time ...you got any spare 2x4's laying around

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-02-2009, 03:43 PM

lol, I have to measure my U's that came with my super
track bar kit and see if they will work. Only needing 1"

I can get stock pretty cheap, it comes in 12' sections.

TimE · 02-16-2009, 07:18 AM

Any updates?

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2009, 03:27 PM

I got a set from a member here, so no need to make mine.

TimE · 02-16-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I got a set from a member here, so no need to make mine.

That made it easy, huh?

Are the ones you got aluminum or ??

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2009, 07:42 PM

Aluminum

bdydrp97s10 · 02-16-2009, 08:58 PM

i would opt for the wooden 2x4 blocks if i were you... hahaha.

01-31-2009, 03:20 PM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy Where to get them? And what is involved in making them? Do they need to be angled? I work for a Aluminum supplier so getting the raw materials is not an issue. Anything that I need to know or is it just straight forward. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
94tx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 78	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457

01-31-2009, 04:25 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy Ty __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-31-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy I made mine out of solid aluminum stock. I did cut to dimension on a table saw and roughed the corners. Attached Images __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-01-2009, 11:22 PM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-02-2009, 12:48 AM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy I have a little different perspective here, but I have access to basically any CNC equipment (I sell it for a living) that is made and it was still cheaper to buy the blocks and u-bolts complete from CPP than it was for me to buy the material, the time it would take to machine them, & purchase the U bolts.

02-02-2009, 07:25 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy I am in a different position than Shane is. I have lots of free time, and little free money and zero machining tool access. That's why I made mine the way I did using square tubing and did the lowering block FAQ linked above. In my situation, the savings were considerable. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-02-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy In my case, I already have the longer U-bolts that were purchased with a rearend mounting kit from another member(thanks Scott!!) so all I have to come up with is some blocks. Therefore, it is cheaper/easier for me to make a set of blocks. I have sourced some square tubing but like the look of the aluminum stock better. Thx Tx Firefighter for the "how to" write-up!! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-02-2009, 02:31 PM	#11
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy Well, I have no time, no money, no access to tools and no stock. Guess I'm just screwed. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

02-02-2009, 03:43 PM	#13
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy lol, I have to measure my U's that came with my super track bar kit and see if they will work. Only needing 1" I can get stock pretty cheap, it comes in 12' sections. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-16-2009, 07:18 AM	#14
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy Any updates? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-16-2009, 03:27 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy I got a set from a member here, so no need to make mine. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-16-2009, 07:42 PM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy Aluminum __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-16-2009, 08:58 PM	#18
bdydrp97s10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Johnson City TN Posts: 570	Re: Lowering Blocks - Make / Buy i would opt for the wooden 2x4 blocks if i were you... hahaha. __________________ My build thread--http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300333 Last edited by bdydrp97s10; 02-16-2009 at 08:59 PM.

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