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Old 04-06-2001, 10:02 PM   #1
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Post lowering blocks?

wondering if putting lowering blocks ALL AROUND on the 56 would be a bad idea? (on the front leaf spring front end to) what about doing a axle flip on all four coroners? (need cheap ways to lower!)
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Old 04-09-2001, 12:01 PM   #2
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I dont know about the front, but the axle flip for the back is a cheap way to get a good 6" drop. Thats what I did on mine. Total cost, $38. I made the frame notch kit out of some scrap metal from a local grinding shop and only had to purchase spring perches and U-bolts. I got a friend order them from his mopar dealership. Worked out well and came out cheap, just make sure there is nothing that will interfere, like exaust. I had to cut my exaust off in front of the axle when I first did it until I could get new tubing bent. Good luck. Hope someone else can help you out with the front.

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Old 04-16-2001, 08:35 AM   #3
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If you do that on the front, don't forget about the scrubb-line (will your truck still roll if you get a flat tire, or will the front axle dig into the pavement). Just depends on how thick the lowering blocks in the front are.

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