Lowering Blocks

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  1. greenwa1

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    Looking to olwer the back of my Mav with lowering blocks. Should I use ones listed for 67-70 Mustangs? They come in one and two inch. Do people usually use one inch?
     
  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    How much gap is there between your rear tire and the wheel well lip? I like it so it barely hides the tire. Measure that distance. And the mustang ones will work. Or you can get the universal ones at any part store, they might be cheaper.
     
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    Auto zone has 1', 2", 3" blocks
    Superior Automotive/2 in. U-Bolt lift or lowering block kit

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    Increases or decreases suspension height on most leaf spring applications. Kits include aluminum blocks that can be installed below the leaf spring to raise the vehicle or on top of the leaf spring to lower the vehicle. Heavy Duty hardware and lift blocks are also available separately. Complete visual card kits contain necessary hardware for one axle.



    Part Number:13-1030Weight:6.55 lbsDescription:U-bolt lift or lowering block kitSize:2 in.Shipping Information:Overnight and Two Day shipping are not available for PO Box, APO/FPO/DPO or US Territory addresses.
     
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    I have a set I will sell you for $10 plus shipping. They are 1" blocks, and I don't have the Ubolts, so you will have to come up with those. PM me if interested.
     
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    I have the ones Bob mentioned. They're good and strong, been abusing them daily for a good while.
     
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    Got mine from napa for $30.
     
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    Thanks for all the answers guys. There is about 2 inches between the top of my tire and the edge of the fender. I'm running bigs and littles on my car and just put new springs on. They have settled down some but still too high for my taste.

    Didn't think about autozone, was just there today. Will check them out thanks!
     
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    How much did you drop, 2" or 3"?
     
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    facelessnumber Drew Pittman

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    I used the 2" blocks. They set the rear right where I wanted it after I did the Econoline leaf springs. As a bonus, the blocks helped me get the rear disc brake caliper brackets away from the springs, made that install much easier.
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    Those u-bolts are thicker and stronger than stock. Another plus. On my cal-tracs, they were a tight fit and I had to open the holes up to the next size bigger drill. 30 seconds per side, and done.
     

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