Lowering block kit problem

Dr.scott · Post by **Dr.scott** » July 28, 2010, 8:36 pm

Hello, just became a member so I'm sure this subject has been discussed before.
I have a '61 F-100 step side and want to drop the rear end a few inches using a lowing block kit. The problem is, is that it has the leaf springs on top of the rear axle.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. -Thanks

Post by **Casey 65** » July 28, 2010, 8:39 pm

you can drop it 5 inches (I think) by switching the axle to the top of the springs. I've got a paper covering this switch. I'll look for it and send it to you. I'm certain that others on this site have done this swap, gets the back end down a bunch.

PS: Welcome to the Slick 60's

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » July 28, 2010, 10:00 pm

Welcome from West Virginia!!! You could always remove a leaf or two from the spring packs... that is how I am going to lower my '62 Econo... just a thought...

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » July 28, 2010, 10:06 pm

you can grind or drill out the rivets in the front rear spring hanger and "flip" it over, re drill two holes, use two stock holes and gain about 3" worth of drop that way. the only cost is for new grade 8 bolts.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » July 29, 2010, 12:05 am

I`m with ezernut3mm!, flip the front hangers, Oh and Welcome from Down here!

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » July 29, 2010, 12:10 am

Alan Mclennan wrote:I`m with ezernut3mm!, flip the front hangers, Oh and Welcome from Down here!

great, i've been demoted. cheers ya' bastard. lol

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » July 29, 2010, 12:27 am

ezernut9mm wrote:
Alan Mclennan wrote:I`m with ezernut3mm!, flip the front hangers, Oh and Welcome from Down here!
great, i've been demoted. cheers ya' bastard. lol

Don`t blame me!, it`s your personalized number plate!

Dr.scott · Post by **Dr.scott** » July 29, 2010, 12:29 am

Thanks all for the suggestions.

Gary Seymour · Post by **Gary Seymour** » July 29, 2010, 11:54 am

If you change the front spring perch location be sure to check pinion angle.

Removing a couple spring leafs, de-arching the springs, and having the main spring eyes reversed are other "easy" ways to Git 'er Down.

truckster · Post by **truckster** » July 31, 2010, 12:10 pm

Gary Seymour wrote:If you change the front spring perch location be sure to check pinion angle.

Removing a couple spring leafs, de-arching the springs, and having the main spring eyes reversed are other "easy" ways to Git 'er Down.

de-arching the leaf springs is how I got mine down. 4 inches in the rear and 3 1/2 inches in the front

Tacho · Post by **Tacho** » July 31, 2010, 5:01 pm

If you have helper springs (3) which might put you at 8 leafs total; remove those and that will take out two inches.

LRS30 · Post by **LRS30** » August 18, 2010, 8:43 pm

ezernut9mm wrote:you can grind or drill out the rivets in the front rear spring hanger and "flip" it over, re drill two holes, use two stock holes and gain about 3" worth of drop that way. the only cost is for new grade 8 bolts.

Any pics on how to do this?