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Lowering block kit problem
Posted: July 28, 2010, 8:36 pm
by Dr.scott
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
Posted: July 28, 2010, 8:39 pm
by Casey 65
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
Posted: July 28, 2010, 10:00 pm
by Anthony
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...
Posted: July 28, 2010, 10:06 pm
by ezernut9mm
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.
Posted: July 29, 2010, 12:05 am
by Alan Mclennan
I`m with ezernut3mm!, flip the front hangers, Oh and Welcome from Down here!
Posted: July 29, 2010, 12:10 am
by ezernut9mm
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
Posted: July 29, 2010, 12:27 am
by Alan Mclennan
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!
Posted: July 29, 2010, 12:29 am
by Dr.scott
Thanks all for the suggestions.
Posted: July 29, 2010, 11:54 am
by Gary Seymour
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.
Posted: July 31, 2010, 12:10 pm
by truckster
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
Posted: July 31, 2010, 5:01 pm
by Tacho
If you have helper springs (3) which might put you at 8 leafs total; remove those and that will take out two inches.
Posted: August 18, 2010, 8:43 pm
by LRS30
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?