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11-27-2006 #1
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lowering block problem with shock plate?
i put in bell tech 2'' lowering blocks and the lower shock mount hits the rim? its a 9.5 17'' wheel
69 camaro, 383 stroker, 700r, 3:73 auburn, JL stereo, marquez lights front/back, adj qa1's, custom dash, sts swaybars 1 1/4-7/8, global west a-arms/subframe connectors, suede interior.
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11-27-2006 #2
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....is that a question or a proposition?
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11-27-2006 #3
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Been there. I think I ended up buying lowering springs.
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11-27-2006 #4
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...either bell tech guy lost his tape measure or you got a real deep bs.
spend the money and get de arched springs.MrQuick ΜΟΛ'ΩΝ ΛΑΒ'Ε
11-28-2006 #5
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Go for lowering springs. Besides, 2" lowering blocks is too much. It places all the stress on the long U bolts holding everything together. It's like raising a truck with 6" blocks in the back. Not a good idea! Any amount of power and traction will break something.
Nick R.
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11-28-2006 #6
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try this
Try drilling the front leaf spring mount 3/4" higher. You will need to cut away the top of the mount to clear the spring eye. It takes time, but will lower car 1/2-3/4". Then use shorter block. You can cut aluminum blocks to desired size. This is done a lot on 2nd gens, but 1st gens work too. It also raises the roll center and dive charaterestics of the car, it should launch better. I would never use block bigger than 1", I did the above mentioned and then used 1/2" blocks, which eliminated the wheel hop
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11-28-2006 #7
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Be carefull, that only works on 2nd gen F-bodies. There is not enough room on a 1st gen. Mounting the front leaf mount higher was invented by Herb Adams. When you read his comments on this mod, you will see that he already said it won't work on a first gen.
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11-29-2006 #8
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...oh really? heh, it can and has been done...tell Herb Mike's guys said hi.
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w/o cutting into the floors? Originally Posted by MrQuick
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hehe ok, you got it...its not too bad. We just welded in a pocket for the spring eye to fit into. Originally Posted by neki67
And its funny how a small change can make a big difference.MrQuick ΜΟΛ'ΩΝ ΛΑΒ'Ε
11-29-2006 #11
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The second gen leaf bracket has a lower hole position compared to a first gen. I think it's about 1/2 lower, so the first gen has less room to raise.
DavidDavid Pozzi http://www.pozziracing.com67 Camaro RS that will be faster than anything Mary owns.
11-30-2006 #12
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thanks guys lowering springs is the way to go!
69 camaro, 383 stroker, 700r, 3:73 auburn, JL stereo, marquez lights front/back, adj qa1's, custom dash, sts swaybars 1 1/4-7/8, global west a-arms/subframe connectors, suede interior.
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