K10 front axle block?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gregbr · 01-29-2006, 04:58 AM

Anybody got one of these front axle spacer blocks (drivers side). Pictured is a 83 K10 I found on E-bay. Our K10 appears to need this. Greg

soleeagle · 01-29-2006, 01:44 PM

I would think twice before putting any blocks in the front axle. That is very unsafe.

74 shorty · 01-29-2006, 03:01 PM

I second that. That is why you don't see lift kits with front blocks only springs.

alf4444 · 02-19-2006, 11:40 PM

if it is a zero rate that many fab shops are making now it is perfectly safe. It simply bolts into the leaf pack and provides the lift of an additional spring without effecting the spring rate

gregbr · 02-21-2006, 01:53 PM

What do you mean by negative rate? This truck has 4" lift Rough country springs on the front and blocks on the rear. The problem is the truck is unlevel on the front. Nothing appears bent or missing. After alot of measuring, there is 1/2" difference between the springs (measuring to the ground) and another 1/2" at the frame. A 1" spacer on the driver side between the axle & spring would put it back level. Greg

01-29-2006, 04:58 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	K10 front axle block?? Anybody got one of these front axle spacer blocks (drivers side). Pictured is a 83 K10 I found on E-bay. Our K10 appears to need this. Greg Attached Images __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

01-29-2006, 01:44 PM	#2
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Re: K10 front axle block?? I would think twice before putting any blocks in the front axle. That is very unsafe. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

01-29-2006, 03:01 PM	#3
74 shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowling Green, Mo Posts: 98	Re: K10 front axle block?? I second that. That is why you don't see lift kits with front blocks only springs.

02-19-2006, 11:40 PM	#4
alf4444 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: taylorsville, UT Posts: 778	Re: K10 front axle block?? if it is a zero rate that many fab shops are making now it is perfectly safe. It simply bolts into the leaf pack and provides the lift of an additional spring without effecting the spring rate __________________ 2011 CCSB GMC 2500HD DMAX 73 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 96 Chevy 1500 STD Cab Shortbed Z71 Owner of WickedWolfRC.com

02-21-2006, 01:53 PM	#5
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: K10 front axle block?? What do you mean by negative rate? This truck has 4" lift Rough country springs on the front and blocks on the rear. The problem is the truck is unlevel on the front. Nothing appears bent or missing. After alot of measuring, there is 1/2" difference between the springs (measuring to the ground) and another 1/2" at the frame. A 1" spacer on the driver side between the axle & spring would put it back level. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424



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