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Old May 22, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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removing rear blocks?

I would like to remove the rear block under the leaf spring on my 87 f-150 4x4, so the back will drop, and level out the truck. Is there any repercussion to doing this? I noticed all the 2wd trucks don't have a rear block. my truck never leaves the pavement, so I'm not worried about clearance. thanks Randy
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Is that a straight (parallel) or wedge shaped block?
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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Thanks for the reply its a 2" straight block with that arm on it for the bottoming out rubber that hangs on the frame. do you think I can remove it without causing any problems?
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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you will be fine, likely you will need shorter ubolts
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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anything I need to know about tighting the U bolts, like torqueing them or just tighten them down really good? thanks Randy
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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im not sur eon the exaqct spec for your truck, but torque to around 85 ft lbs
make sure to recheck the Tq a few times within 500 miles after the install
 
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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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got it! thanks.
 
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Old May 24, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Oh by the way would it be a bad idea to reuse the old U bolts?, it looks like theres enough thread on them to to handle the 2" drop
 
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Old May 25, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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its not good but people doit all the time....they stretch when your torque them and its been said its bad to reuse them becaus eof that. you can get a set made at your local spring shop for cheap
 
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ok I'll do that. thanks
 
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