In a message dated 12/6/99 5:56:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, msykes@su.edu
writes:
> >>>What are the disadvantages of blocks?? I want to drop my
> dak about 2" or 3" in the rear only, just to level it out. I was planning
to
> use blocks, should I be using shackles/hangers, or should I use the new
> de-arched springs?? <<<
>
> Blocks suck because theyt break, and if you have a 2" or bigger and one
> breaks and falls off your axle, you are f-u-k-d screwed =). I would go with
a
> shackle my self, or a de-arched leaf... the only problem with a de-arched
is
> that you can't haul as much (from what I've heard). Blocks are good and
cost
> effective, but they run a big risk.... my kit came with a 1" block, but I'm
> not using it becuase of the whole fallin' apart thing.... also... you would
> only need a 2" drop to level it out, so a shackle will work nicely =) just
my
> $0.02
I would use a 1" block. They are small enough that they should have some
strength factor. Another thing I have seen is getting a 1" by how ever wide
your spring is and bolt it to your leafs with a longer bolt.
Kelly in SC
'96 CC 5.2
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