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dak318npushin
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6/05/2007
22:13:56

Subject: lowering block question
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I know this probably isnt the board to ask this on but i figure you guys know more anyways. I replaced my 40lb+ bumper last week with a fiberglass roll pan and it lifted the rear of my truck an inch after spending 600 to have a 2/4 lowering kit installed. Anyhow, I just want to throw some inch and a half blocks back there with my shackles and hangers to bring it back down. I have read that the blocks should be tapered to prevent premature U-joint wear and proper differential alignment. Could someone please explain this? thnaks alot guys!



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6/05/2007
23:05:52

RE: lowering block question
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on some vehicles "like on my jeep" the spring pin is not in the center of the spring. so to counter the difference the blocks have a slant to them. on my jeep the rear side is 1 1/2 inch and the front is 1 1/4. this causes the pinion angle to point farther upward than if the block was flat. since the springs are off center the pinion angle is still 0 degrees on my jeep

my truck came with the blocks and they are equal on both sides. im i have no driveshaft vibes and the 10k miles ive had it never replaced a u-joint.





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6/06/2007
01:27:46

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I just have regular 3" flat blocks on mine with no problems and I drive mine like I stole it.

'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.

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6/08/2007
12:21:12

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Shoe is asking for trouble, and wasting power.

Do a web search on pinion angle. Hot Rod magazine used to have an excellent article on it - it may still be available.

Proper pinion angle will prevent premature drive shaft failure. If the angle is off by even 2*, you'll lose power application.



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6/08/2007
19:26:41

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It has been like this ever since '98. I have never had any problems out of it.

'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.

formerdakownr
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6/19/2007
18:42:31

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"I just have regular 3" flat blocks on mine with no problems and I drive mine like I stole it."

So, you mean that you take it real easy so as not to get pulled over?

Drive it like it's rented, not stolen!




Shoe
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6/19/2007
19:45:06

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The expression has always been drive it like you stole it. Get over it.

'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.


another dan
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6/20/2007
21:26:56

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or
Drive it Like Shatto drives it up Steves A$S



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