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Technical => Steering & Suspension => Topic started by: 57 ranchero on 2019-03-17 09:25

Title: Lowering blocks What works?
Post by: 57 ranchero on 2019-03-17 09:25
Wanting to use 3" lowering blocks on my ranchero, do i need something special or will a set of universal ones from speedway work Any special angles ??
Any help would be appreciated    Thanks
Title: Re: Lowering blocks What works?
Post by: CobraJoe on 2019-03-17 10:00
I removed a set of 1" blocks from mine. They worked with no issues. Next time I go to my shop, I'll see if they have a name on them.
Title: Re: Lowering blocks What works?
Post by: lalessi1 on 2019-03-17 13:35
I got 2" blocks from Butch's Cool Stuff. I replaced those with 1" from Scott Drake (I think). 2" was a little too much for me. Make sure you get the right width... 2" I think.
Title: Re: Lowering blocks What works?
Post by: gasman826 on 2019-03-17 18:56
3" block will make tire removal much harder.  The blocks will also increase the rotational leverage...wheel hop/spring wrap.
Title: Re: Lowering blocks What works?
Post by: fdlrc on 2019-03-18 21:11
With stock springs and 2.5" drop spindles I tried 2" blocks from Butches. To low, I made 1" blocks, they were perfect. I've posted pics that shows stance. I have 17" wheels, but close to stock overall tire diameter. I also narrowed rear end 3/4" each side.

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