Lowering blocks for a 1971 Hi Lux

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by kma, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. kma

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    Hello,

    This may sound like a stupid question but, what kind of u bolts do you use when install lowering blocks? The factory ones are too short and the u bolts that come with the kit's from Pep Boys are too wide. Do you have any suggestions? I wanted to install maybe 3" blocks and I took out the over load springs on the factory leaf springs mostly to try to get more clearance for the factory u bolts.

    Thanks,

    Scott
     
  2. josealex1636

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    Did you get them for your year and model? Because that happened to me but they werent that far from the hole so I forced them in and they bolted on pretty good and I took my middle leaf as you can see in the picture
     

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  3. kma

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    thanks. i just got a universal kit from autozone. ended up being a real pain.
     
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    that's some nice stuff. it really looks like you guys designed all your parts from experience. due to time i don't think we could get the lowering block before the show this weekend.

    i wished i seen your site before i did this mitsubishi mighty max / camero suspension. this set up is way too soft. with no engine in the truck was really mushy. of course when the 2 jz was put in the suspension is completely bottomed out. (with no bump stops) plus the truck can't turn very much. lol the plan is to show the truck the way it is then come back and work on the chassis.

    you posted in that other thread a qa1 camero coil over fits into the taco. on your site you had some weld in plates for the a arm. do you think these plates will work on the 71? how low does this coil over lower the tacos? do you know if some makes a drop spindle for the taco? i was planning to convert to a taco front spindle. that c notch for the rear of the truck works on a 71? sorry for all the questions.
     

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