The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-30-2002, 04:58 PM   #1
78SilveradoSWB
Senior Member
 
78SilveradoSWB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 1,615
Lowering Blocks

Any pro's or con's in using a lowering block in conjunction with a flip kit to lower rear to 6"?
78SilveradoSWB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-30-2002, 06:15 PM   #2
BaggedC10
Under construction!
 
BaggedC10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,065
I would not recommend using blocks! Just install 2" adjustable shackles and set them at the 1" setting.
__________________
2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. *Sold*
BaggedC10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-31-2002, 02:58 AM   #3
78SilveradoSWB
Senior Member
 
78SilveradoSWB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 1,615
LowC10 (Dave)

If I use the lowering shackle, will I then have a problem in using a air lift air bag?
78SilveradoSWB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-01-2002, 04:29 AM   #4
78SilveradoSWB
Senior Member
 
78SilveradoSWB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 1,615
ttt
78SilveradoSWB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-01-2002, 06:13 PM   #5
Tom
driving is in my blood
 
Tom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Mesa AZ
Posts: 5,748
There is absolutly no problem using lowering blocks. Heck, thats the only reason Im going with a flip kit is so if I ever want lower all I need is blocks. Shackles require cutting bed supports, hangers require grinding off old rivits. Big pain in the butt.
__________________
-78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle.
-98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes.
-02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front
-CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis
DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.
Tom is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-02-2002, 12:39 AM   #6
BaggedC10
Under construction!
 
BaggedC10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,065
Quote:
Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
LowC10 (Dave)If I use the lowering shackle, will I then have a problem in using a air lift air bag?


Nope!
__________________
2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. *Sold*
BaggedC10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-02-2002, 12:40 AM   #7
BaggedC10
Under construction!
 
BaggedC10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
Posts: 1,065
Quote:
Originally posted by Tom
There is absolutly no problem using lowering blocks. Heck, thats the only reason Im going with a flip kit is so if I ever want lower all I need is blocks. Shackles require cutting bed supports, hangers require grinding off old rivits. Big pain in the butt.


The proper tools make the job 100% easier!
__________________
2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. *Sold*
BaggedC10 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:45 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com