I know there are a few posts out there about lowering, but i just wanted to ask you guys about it. I want to remove the rear blocks from my truck, but i've never done anything like it before so im not to sure on how to go about it. For the front im just going to de-crank my torsion bars, then go get it aligned. I know quite a few of you have done this so i was wondering if you could tell me how to go about it.
2000 Silverado Ecsb 5.3 Z71. Work in progress...
rear shackles are easy if you are looking for a mild drop(2 in)...takes bout 20mins to install....how much of a drop u looking for?
I just want to remove my rear blocks under my leaf springs so it'll be about a 2 in. drop, but im not sure on how to do it. For the front i am going to de crank my torsion bars because they are cranked up right now.
2000 Silverado Ecsb 5.3 Z71. Work in progress...
loosen the u bolts and remove the blocks...then set the axles back down on the alignment pins on the axle...put u-bolts back on....simple
that should set the back down the same as a stock 2wd
I am wanting to do the same thing and a few people told me you may need 2 wheel drive u bolts after removing the blocks. I'm not sure on this just what i've been told.
Do the search for the threads here.
I think it tells you how you can reuse the u-bolts by putting the blocks on top.
Gone, but not forgotten!
I was taught to never reuse ubolts on a rear end. Its like bad kharma, kind of like reusing the front balancer bolt. As sure as you reuse it, it will either break, loosen or fall off later.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
+1Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat
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