lowering

[Firemn260]

Whats the easiest way to drop the back of the truck to match the front? Whats the reason they made it like this? My ford sat nose down before the lift kit because of the blocks they use in the 350s for towing but I know the sy is not made for towing?

 

[BOOSTED92TY]

Lowering blocks

 

[bigtime]

I make lowering blocks to lower the rear 2.5" from its ride height now that will keep the tire centered in the wheel well.

 

[pgoffner]

I put in 2 inch lowering blocks and swapped my old air shocks out for a pair of KYB monomaxs ans I love it. Its such an improvment in looks and ride comfort. Hope this helps

 

[TYHOGG]

I noticed on the sy/ty archive they recommend putting the pinion shim on top of the block. Is this a nessary step? It appears that if you leave the shim on the leaf pack it is still sitting at the correct angle, and you don't have to waist the time drilling out the block or rounding off the bolt. What is everyones opinion on this?

Thanks,
Adam

 

[SY2455]

Firemn260
Whats the easiest way to drop the back of the truck to match the front? Whats the reason they made it like this? My ford sat nose down before the lift kit because of the blocks they use in the 350s for towing but I know the sy is not made for towing?
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91 Syclone Atr cat back, Hi flow race cat, K&N in stock box

When I got my truck it was lower 3" with blocks & set level with the shim on the leaf pack. But I didn't like it. the truck would bottom out on the stops under hard acceleration or going over some bumps in the road. I installed 1" lowering & now the truck has a slight rake to it & I don't have any problems with it. I left the shim on the leaf pack.

 

[bigtime]

The wedge always needs to be on the top of the last part. If you leave it on the spring then put a block on it it will move the rear even farther forward then it already is as the angle increases the lean.
That is why I made the blocks with the holes offset.
Before:

after:

 

[CarbonFiber AWD]

my Sy. had the 2" Low Blks. when I first got it and it seemed to stress the leaf springs flat and I too hit the bumpstops on regular road bumps.

It now has 71,000 miles on it and I would like to redo the block config.(wedge on top) and put the new Eibach lowering leafs on that I picked up, and ask you guys what are good shock replacements in this lowered config. that will be good ??

I don't see the Bilsteins w/71k on them and flatened leafs lasting much longer (already rides bad,no shock travel)

Second question: Is there a bracket made or have you fabbed any that will allow stock shocks to have more travel with decent location geometry ??

thanks for replys............. :tup:

 

[charles]

I make lowering blocks to lower the rear 2.5" from its ride height now that will keep the tire centered in the wheel well.

Do you make a pair of 2" lowering blocks that are angled at the top?

Price?

 

[bigtime]

No, just the 2.5.

 

[TYHOGG]

I want to remove the air shocks in the rear and replace the front shocks. I want to replace them with some bilstiens that are on sale. I figure you can use the shock style of a 93 Jimmy, does the Typhoon use 2wd or 4wd style stocks? Or does anyone know how to adjust the ELC so it doesn't pump up the shocks after a drop? I installed 2" blocks in the rear and i doesn't look like i did anything.