Technical Where to find narrow (2”) by 2” drop lowering blocks?

I want to lower the 39 Poncho 2” but can not find lowering blocks that are 2” wide. Anyone have a reference? I’ll also probably be needing pinion shims also, but can likely trim a wider set for those.

 

I know Nostalgia Sid's Dropped Axles www.droppedaxles.com keeps them in stock but suspect others do as well. Pretty sure he also has narrow shims. That is where I get mine if I don't just build stuff. I don't see them on the website necessarily, but know he keeps them. I would just call 405-416-3080. You won't find better folks to deal with.

 

Make em? 2x2 aluminium stock. Drill, tap and Allen bolt to provide stud. Drill to provide hole. That's what I do.

Chris

 

Or heavy walled square steel tube works. Cheaper and more readily available.

 

Easy to do. I always cap the ends when I make them

 

https://westernchassis.com/Lowering-Block-Kit-2-wide-Leaf-Springs-3-Axle-tubes/

 

Not sure on the block width, but I think trailer springs are 1.75", so these 2" tall solid steel blocks might be an option?: https://simcoespring.com/products/2in-trailer-lift-block-kit?variant=45879080386728

 

You might want to check with Butch's Cool Stuff:

https://www.hotrodhotline.com/butchs-cool-stuff-quality-line-1928-1965-custom-and-rodder-parts

I put a pair from them in my old Coronet and they fit well. This was probably over 10 years ago now, I'm not sure if they are still around.

 

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That's the way I made them. Drill a small 1/4" hole clear through, then open one side up for locating hole, and drill and tap for Allen cap screw on the other side. I also weld a plate on each end just to close them up.

 

I think Butch's closed down a year or two ago

 

They're out of stock..

 

I made 1 3/4" wide lowering blocks for my car. 2" blocks would be way easier.

 

Yep. I make em.

 

I just go to the steel yard and dig through the drop bin for steel square tube, put a 1/4" bolt through the center for a centering pin and call it a day. Ubolts are cheap on ebay.

 

Make them. You can also set your differential forward or back a little if needed .

 

I just ordered a set of u bolts and some 2x2 square stock to make'em. Thanks all.

 

Ah, that's a bummer. Time marches on, I guess...