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dak318npushin
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
22:13:56
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 Subject: lowering block question
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I know this probably isnt the board to ask this on but i figure you guys know more anyways. I replaced my 40lb+ bumper last week with a fiberglass roll pan and it lifted the rear of my truck an inch after spending 600 to have a 2/4 lowering kit installed. Anyhow, I just want to throw some inch and a half blocks back there with my shackles and hangers to bring it back down. I have read that the blocks should be tapered to prevent premature U-joint wear and proper differential alignment. Could someone please explain this? thnaks alot guys!
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clint282cc
Dodge Dakota
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6/05/2007
23:05:52
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on some vehicles "like on my jeep" the spring pin is not in the center of the spring. so to counter the difference the blocks have a slant to them. on my jeep the rear side is 1 1/2 inch and the front is 1 1/4. this causes the pinion angle to point farther upward than if the block was flat. since the springs are off center the pinion angle is still 0 degrees on my jeep
my truck came with the blocks and they are equal on both sides. im i have no driveshaft vibes and the 10k miles ive had it never replaced a u-joint.
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Shoe
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6/06/2007
01:27:46
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I just have regular 3" flat blocks on mine with no problems and I drive mine like I stole it.
'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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6/08/2007
12:21:12
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Shoe is asking for trouble, and wasting power.
Do a web search on pinion angle. Hot Rod magazine used to have an excellent article on it - it may still be available.
Proper pinion angle will prevent premature drive shaft failure. If the angle is off by even 2*, you'll lose power application.
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Shoe
GenIII
6/08/2007
19:26:41
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It has been like this ever since '98. I have never had any problems out of it.
'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.
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formerdakownr
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2007
18:42:31
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"I just have regular 3" flat blocks on mine with no problems and I drive mine like I stole it."
So, you mean that you take it real easy so as not to get pulled over?
Drive it like it's rented, not stolen!
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Shoe
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6/19/2007
19:45:06
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The expression has always been drive it like you stole it. Get over it.
'97 RC V6, 5spd, soon to be V8, 5spd!
Maybe not a 5-speed, but an automatic will work.
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another dan
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2007
21:26:56
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Drive it Like Shatto drives it up Steves A$S
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