Sorry to disagree with you mike (it's not as much fun as disagreeing with
Bernd) But I've never seen a PROPERLY TORQUED block move, crack, fall apart,
or have any adverse effect. And as I've said before I'm running slicks and
launching with juice and have done it with 3" blocks. Just remember 240
ft/lbs is the magic number for the U bolts.
Joe W.
87 Shelby Charger 13.9
98 Dakota 13.1
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Sykes <msykes@su.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, December 06, 1999 5:31 PM
Subject: RE: -------->DML: lowering opinions
> >>>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
>
> -mike d.
>
> 88 6er with Slush-o-matic and 3.55 one-legged rear,
> lowered, modded, and painted =)
>
> http://members.xoom.com/dakotaperf/index.html
>
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