lowering kit

[sniper_moe]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S-10-Sonoma-Lowering-Kit-S10-CHEVY-BLAZER-2-3-Drop_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQitemZ801500 8530QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

I'm looking at buying a lowering kit off e-bay for christmas and i was wondering since this is my first time lowering, is this all i need or is it necessary for new springs as well. Thanks Mike

[Sparky2263]

I wouldn't run blocks in the rear, but if I did, I certainly wouldn't run aluminum blocks.

I think I'd pass. Damn near $40 shipping and handling also.

[sniper_moe]

even though it says

!!SPRINGTECH LOWERING BLOCK KITS. HIGH TENSIL EXTRUDED ALUMINUM AIRCRAFT QUALITY MATERIAL. NOT CHEAP CAST ALUMINUM, THESE WILL NOT BREAK, EVER!! ANGLED FOR CORRECT DRIVE SHAFT ALIGNMENT

still not a good idea?

any suggestions from e-bay?

[Sparky2263]

I ain't the lowering guru here, for sure. But, aluminum is so much softer than steel and in that application, I just wouldn't use 'em. They make steel blocks for lowering.

I'd look for a good reputable mfg. and spend the extra. Seen a few in this forum.

[sniper_moe]

ok thanks i also seen these not to sure if it's aluminum again but scemed like a good deal

[sniper_moe]

it is aluminum but it's still really strong.. does anyone know if this is a good kit?

[sniper_moe]

are new shocks necessary for lowering a truck or can i use the ones on it now??

[Sparky2263]

Gonna be a bit slow around the holidays. I'm sure one of the lowering guys will get back with you.

[00S104.3]

I would definately not use hollow lowering blocks. When I lowered my truck I used belltech 3" lowered leaf springs and 1" solid billet aluminum lowering blocks from http://http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/Parts_S10-Lowering-Blocks.html IMO it is damn near impossible to break them. I did remove the blocks after about a month because the rear of my truck was slightly lower then the front. But I would definately recommend them as a good quality part.

[lowriderbowtie]

k, nothing wrong with aluminum lowering blocks. you need to get good quality stuff tho. IMO i would stay clear of thoes ebay lowering kits, and go to www.summitracing.com (http://www.summitracing.com) and put to gether a Belltech kit. or www.belltechcorp.com (http://www.belltechcorp.com) and have a look at their site.

[fastSdime]

Yea I run 3" blocks in the back of my truck right now. The one thing about them is that you do get wheel hop and from them But it all depends on what your after. If your a low and slow person. Yea blocks are fine. And actually that kit isn't that bad. I know people that run them and have no problems. But if your into horsepower and speed and showing off. You want to go with a 3" leaf in the rear. Another thing for the front you NEED shocks not for the rear with blocks tho. If you get leafs you need them in the rear too. And believe me you will thank yourself when you get some. Also remember to cut out your rear bumpstops and put in some poly ones on the frame so you have more clearence and last chance of bottoming out and get short poly ones up front so you don't bottom out fast there either.

[Sparky2263]

I'm not a lowering guy, so forgive the question if it's really off-base, but why wouldn't you want a steel block? I'm having a hard time seeing a piece of aluminum in that application.

[T Man]

Aluminum is usually cheeper. Steel blocks run about 80 bucks for a good set, aluminum is about 20

[fastSdime]

Well there is a differents its like I would run billet aluminum adapters but I wouldn't run a cast aluminum adapter. It depends on the aluminum. And honestly I have NEVER seen a set of steel blocks (other then factory applications) and I been into lowriders, minitrucks and anything else that has been slammed since the 80s when I watchin my dad do this and I been doing it on my own since the early 90s.

[sniper_moe]

ok... you say i need shocks? someone told me that i don't.. and that it just won't be as smooth.. Do i need shocks or not? also where can i get a kit in canada? i was looking on e-bay becasue that's the only place i found to get a cheap kit..

[fastSdime]

I'm not sure where a good place is to get parts in Canada. And I would suggest it. I mean when you lower your truck you want it to handle better not just look good and if you leave the stock shocks it will ride rough and it won't handle as good as it can. But since I see your 17 when I was that age I didn't care as long as it was low and who cares what your back thinks. So its kinda up to you. I would run them but thats me.

[stepside2k1s10]

If I were you, I'd just go to summitracing.com and get your lowering stuff there, it's free shipping last I heard. Sure it's cheaper to go thru ebay, but I would just like to have the peace of mind knowing that the seller won't gyp me out of my money and that the parts I'm getting are going to be top quality.

[longbed]

you could also try a local oreillys to save on shipping cuz i know they carry belltech parts and if all else find a local drop shop and you might be able to get a deal from them...as for the shock question if you do a dramatic drop i would say yes but if its mild you dont have to but it would help

[Jjones]

Personally since I just went through this I would rock the Bell tech. Now I went cheap and bought a 4in steel lifting block instead of the 3 in springs and 1 in block but I ran 2 in spindles and a 1 in coil in front with all new bell tech shocks and it rides very good. If you have the money get the leaf springs and block for the back. My .02


this all depends on what drop your going with as well. Bell tech does not do a 3/4 so I had to improvise. I think dropping the rear an extra inch centers the truck out and looks really good.

[subvelocity]

I have NEVER seen a set of steel blocks (other then factory applications)
DJM sells em

[<-~Jo~->]

ive got some 2 inch steel blocks

[biggd1884]

when i dropped my truck I did it with the 2" drop spindels and a 1" drop coil and for the rear i got the 3" drop springs and the 1" bell tech block kit and i finished it off with a set of toxic shocks and it doesnt ride bad at all and it looks good too.

[KRUZER1]

I dropped mine with 2" lower control arms and 2" springs, then 3" leafs and 2" blocks. Poly bumps and i need a C-notch but im young and the army covers a chiropractor HAHA. I would always put new shocks in, and sway bars are a must but i got a heavy foot in the corners.

[<-~Jo~->]

kruzer where did you get those 2inch lower control arms ?

[chesspirate]

I had 3inch blocks for a while (month or two) and the driveshaft angle was off i guess, even though the blocks were angled to correct this, just to much difference for the u-joints i guess. Question though, could i take the 3inch blocks and cut them down? like take them to a place and make 'em 1.5inchers? i know their the heavey duty ones, i spent $75 to get them, can't return them. Unless someone wants some?