Rear Lowering Block Alternatives

[Cypher]

This is just a shot (and may get flamed) but I have searched and came up with nothing. Is there anyway, that cost under 100 or less to lower the back just a little bit (even 1/2 an inch would be fine). For example, is it possible to put something like a hockey puck to use as a lowering block? Is there a bolt that goes through the leaf springs to secure it? Would it squeek if it got wet? I've never taken the leafs off so i dont know much about them. I know the torsion twist for the front, i was just wondering about the rear.

Edit: Its a 98' 4 door, 4x4

 

[Dan Whitaker]

No you DO NOT want to use a hockey puck as a lowering block.
Lowering blocks should cost $35-40 and new u-bolts around $15.
I don't know where you are coming up with $100.

 

[Cypher]

All I can find is the entire kit, front and back, and its $170. I was just looking for explorer lowering blocks, i guess i need to look for a universal lowering block. Does any block work with the explorer?

 

[Dan Whitaker]

You should have no problem finding a universal rear lowering block kit.
Local parts stores might have them.
Summit Racing for sure will have them. www.summitracing.com

 

[Spdrcer34]

I have purchased 2 sets (3" & 2") of lowering blocks, and am about to buy a 3rd (1") set...the weight of the stereo causes me to bottom out (Tires to top of wheel well) even when I just have my daughter in the back, she's only 9!...

And even with the purchase of the 3rd set of blocks, I will have only spent $75...

Drop blocks are CHEAP....they can be found on the shelf at AutoZone, Checker/Shucks/Kragen, NAPA, or even a 4x4 speciality shop (as they are also LIFT blocks when going onto a SOA (Spring Over Axle) vehicle.

Ryan

 

[ProjectAviator]

Ebay is also an option as I picked up a set of 2" and ubolts for $32.

Tim

 

[etc]

Steeda has a lowering kit, 1.5" for about $50.

 

[oplitic]

I got my 3" drop blocks at autozone for I think 45 or so. It's on the website. you can type in lowering blocks and get some prices. They are right on the shelf. No need to order them.

 

[cruisincali]

i used to have blocks

i used to have blocks but with the weight of the stereo in the rear and the low profile tires my rims got jacked up. i suggest you switch to airbags cause the blocks are too hard

 

[Turdle]

i used to have blocks but with the weight of the stereo in the rear and the low profile tires my rims got jacked up. i suggest you switch to airbags cause the blocks are too hard

Blocks make it no "harder" than without.

 

[expo5.0]

you think that having blocks contributed to your rims getting bent? buy some decent wheels man

 

[StealthEsUv]

A block is made just as hard as the leaf springs that are there also.

 

[spindlecone]

A block is made just as hard as the leaf springs that are there also.

Not true. the cheap cast alum, blocks that peps and AZ carry will crack, the u-bolts will not fit over the axle tube without bending them.
The EE kit uses billit blocks and the u-bolts fit properly.

 

[expo5.0]

some people say that the cheap u-bolts don't fit etc.-

i say don't you have any tools or creativity?

 

[IAmTodd]

If you find a sport, steal the leaf spacers out of them. They are in half inch incriments.

 

[spindlecone]

some people say that the cheap u-bolts don't fit etc.-

i say don't you have any tools or creativity?

have plenty of tools and creativity, but if it don't fit, don't force it

 

[IAmTodd]

If it don't fit, break out the friggin' torch.

 

[Spdrcer34]

Use a hammer, tap the U-bolt into place.

Use a Sliding Bar Clamp ( the newer Trigger Type ) to bring the ends closer together again..

Proceed with the job at hand...

Ryan