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10-05-2009, 11:53 AM
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lowering block ?s
Is there any place other than cpp that sells lowering blocks for my 64,,it has 3 in springs already but its just not low enough,,I dont have the tools to make my own,,just wondering if anyone else sells them
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10-05-2009, 11:55 AM
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Retiredoldfarttankerguy
 
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Re: lowering block ?s
The Filling Station, they've got 1 1/2 and 2"...
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10-05-2009, 11:58 AM
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Re: lowering block ?s
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10-05-2009, 12:21 PM
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Re: lowering block ?s
I plan on making my own. Some 2inch square stock, drill a couple of holes. done!
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10-05-2009, 01:00 PM
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Re: lowering block ?s
I used 3" square tubing. It's really pretty easy. All you need is the tubing, a cut off wheel, and a drill bit. You can get a cheap harbor freight grinder and a pack of cut off wheels for less than $20. You'll be in it cheaper than buying pre made blocks and you can do it yourself. Most folks have drills, I assume you do to. But if you don't, they're just as cheap.
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10-05-2009, 01:31 PM
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Re: lowering block ?s
usually at a metal dealer you can get the metal , and they will cut it for you to whatever length you need
I would say, get 2X2X6X1/4 inch thick. |
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10-05-2009, 02:33 PM
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"Where were you in '62?"
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Re: lowering block ?s
Lowering block kit
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...questid=218372
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10-05-2009, 04:59 PM
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Re: lowering block ?s
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 I had some Ubolts custom made at a big truck shop. I took a stock Ubolt there and told them I wanted them 3" longer. They bent them and threaded them while I waited. It took about 15 minutes and cost $40. They came with nuts and washers.
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10-06-2009, 10:10 AM
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"Where were you in '62?"
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Re: lowering block ?s
The 2" U-Bolt lowering block kit worked fine for me. But I have a Ford 9" rear end.
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10-06-2009, 10:15 AM
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Location: Rushville IL
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Re: lowering block ?s
most of these trucks have trailing arms not leaf springs,,,
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10-06-2009, 01:37 PM
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Re: lowering block ?s
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10-06-2009, 02:46 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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Re: lowering block ?s
I wrote an FAQ article about making your own lowering blocks. If you care to read it, it's in the FAQ section. Lots of pictures.
Another easy way to make some blocks is to just cut the rear sections off of old trailing arms. Pre-made lowering blocks !
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