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Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks #1004787
06/01/11 10:56 PM 06/01/11 10:56 PM
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Who makes a good lowering block that will hold up with caltracs?

I know calvert sells a 1" deal, anyone have a source for a 2" block

Thanks
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004788
06/01/11 11:00 PM 06/01/11 11:00 PM
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Mine are machined from a piece of billet, they are 1 5/8. I got them from a member here that was selling them.. wouldnt take much to make a set

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Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: joshking440] #1004789
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Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: ksj] #1004790
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-lowering-blocks.html



I've seen those aluminum ones collapse with use
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004791
06/01/11 11:27 PM 06/01/11 11:27 PM
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"Ground Force" lowering blocks are iron and available in 2". Check Jegs.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004792
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I run 2" angled solid billet alum. ones my buddy made.

72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: goldmember] #1004793
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Go with steel or iron, I split the allum. ones in half after a few passes.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004794
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http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-lowering-blocks.html



I've seen those aluminum ones collapse with use



Can't say I've ever seen extruded aluminum fail. bend some, yes, but collapse, no. I have seen many sets of cast aluminum shatter to pieces.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004795
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I don't recommend running lowering blocks and CalTracs, especially more than 1 inch. Look at where the bottom of the link will be compared to the edge of the rim if you get a flat tire and imagine it digging into the pavement if that happens and you'll know why. If you need to lower the ride height that much, get new springs.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: PorkyPig] #1004796
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I don't recommend running lowering blocks and CalTracs, especially more than 1 inch. Look at where the bottom of the link will be compared to the edge of the rim if you get a flat tire and imagine it digging into the pavement if that happens and you'll know why. If you need to lower the ride height that much, get new springs.

I`ve heard this many times and that`s what a spare`s for although a drag for a street driven race car. Also heard they don`t work well but know of several p.s.c.a. and other racers deep in the 8`s w/em.

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Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: Thumperdart] #1004797
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cal tracs do not need lowering blocks!! if u bought them already,just call and tell em u want 2" below stock..it just requires changeing the back portion of the spring!

Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: fishy340] #1004798
06/02/11 01:57 PM 06/02/11 01:57 PM
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cal tracs do not need lowering blocks!! if u bought them already,just call and tell em u want 2" below stock..it just requires changeing the back portion of the spring!



I don't run the caltrac mono spring.

If I did that would be a simple solution.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004799
06/02/11 02:13 PM 06/02/11 02:13 PM
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Check out www.lugnutking.com He might have something in billet. He's always at the Pomona Swap meet and LB swap meet as well.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004800
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Rob if u have the mazooma$ invest in a set of split leaf's and the rear rancho's they sell,they work awesome,there light they work, and not that much money,and customer service with CALVERT is 2nd to none

Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: autoxcuda] #1004801
06/02/11 02:29 PM 06/02/11 02:29 PM
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Check out www.lugnutking.com He might have something in billet. He's always at the Pomona Swap meet and LB swap meet as well.



He sells lowering blocks? Too funny, I've bought a few sets of lugs off the net from the guy.

Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004802
06/03/11 02:17 AM 06/03/11 02:17 AM
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I had CalTracs and the split mono's on my Dakota. They wouldn't guarantee the 2" lowered height I wanted because I had a big block in the truck. I ended making a set of 1 7/8" lowering blocks out of 2x3x3/16 wall s/s rectangular tube..Got me right where I needed to be and had no issues running 11.70's with it.


When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: RobX4406] #1004803
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Check out www.lugnutking.com He might have something in billet. He's always at the Pomona Swap meet and LB swap meet as well.



He sells lowering blocks? Too funny, I've bought a few sets of lugs off the net from the guy.



I'm pretty sure I've seen some in his swap booth. He's got great deals on billet wheel spacers too.

Call him, the website isn't very thorough.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: fishy340] #1004804
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customer service with CALVERT is 2nd to none



i agree --- i was on the phone with them today for at least 15 minutes. Great guys. And for the record--EVERYTHING i was told by Calvert was 100% opposite of what the internet experts/keyboard racers post.
Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: 493_DART] #1004805
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Got mine at murrys,work great and there steel.

Re: Caltracs and 2" lowering blocks [Re: 493_DART] #1004806
06/04/11 12:27 AM 06/04/11 12:27 AM
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customer service with CALVERT is 2nd to none



i agree --- i was on the phone with them today for at least 15 minutes. Great guys. And for the record--EVERYTHING i was told by Calvert was 100% opposite of what the internet experts/keyboard racers post.





They are TOP notch and I'm glad I chose their product. When I have another worthy Mopar, it WILL have CalTracs under it.


When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..
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