5/7 drop compared to 5/6

94sonoma_04 · 06-29-2008, 01:28 AM

Is a 5/7 drop more even than a 5/6 drop?

greencactus3 · 06-29-2008, 01:36 AM

depends on the truck

TOMMYGUNZZSS · 06-29-2008, 02:36 AM

1 inch is the difference. Thats easy math lol

terryl · 06-29-2008, 02:42 AM

On a red truck.

1fast4by · 06-29-2008, 02:44 AM

Post!

Its a 5/7 rather than 5/6 sooo.....-1inch in the back....

ZQ8 Blazer · 06-29-2008, 10:16 PM

On most it'll sag out back

shortS10owner · 06-29-2008, 10:20 PM

But if you do a 5/7 you'll have to use a 4 inch block, Oh Noes!

ka_jd7and1 · 06-29-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shortS10owner

But if you do a 5/7 you'll have to use a 4 inch block, Oh Noes!

Seriously, are you going to be a bitch because most people on here don't like 4" blocks?

purplepassion · 06-29-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by terryl

On a red truck.

WRONG!

it'll be even on the blue trucks. the red trucks will be lower in the back, and i think it's the pewter ones that will actually be lower in the front

ZQ8 Blazer · 06-29-2008, 10:35 PM

Monoleaf>4" blocks HA HA

You could also use two 2" blocks stacked OR a 1" block and a 3" block, both would equal 4" Anything but a single 4" block man!

purplepassion · 06-29-2008, 10:37 PM

monoleaf + 4" blocks > all

ZQ8 Blazer · 06-29-2008, 10:43 PM

JTR blocks=USA
4" blocks=Taliban

4" blocks are terrorists... ewwwwww, they kill people, they're dangerous!

blazeshaska · 06-30-2008, 11:17 AM

7" blox R teh sheet

anyways to seriously answer the question seriously, every truck is different. on some trucks a 5/6 will even out the truck, however some trucks the back may be higher, so a 5/7 is needed. you just gotta measure YOUR own truck and determine what the best combination is for you.

97_S-10SS · 07-01-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ka_jd7and1

Seriously, are you going to be a bitch because most people on here don't like 4" blocks?

Yes, it certainly appears as though he is. But remember, to quote Shorty himself, (and I'm paraphrasing, not a direct qoute) "Just don't drive like an asshat and you'll be fine". Mmmmm...logic at it's most delicious.

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 05:58 PM

"Just don't drive like an asshat and you'll be fine"
Oh yeah he was talking to me and I meant to answer him.
1. I don't drive my vehicle like a speed demon, although I used to race my other rides.
2. Mine had wheel hop when I had to take off quick when pulling out, but doesn't anymore and it's dropped 1/2" lower.
3. 4" Blocks Suck

To quote JTR's Website:

Quote:

Generally, lowering blocks taller than 3" (with 15" rims) are not recommended because this positions the lower spring bracket below the rim line (also called the "scrub line") and this is illegal in many states, because if the tire loses air, the bracket will drag on the ground, causing the vehicle to lose control.

And JTR is the God of lowering blocks, if they don't make it then somethings wrong with it.

94sonoma_04 · 07-01-2008, 11:35 PM

i wouldnt ever use 4'' blocks. I had 3in mono leafs and a 4in block on my 97 hardbody and it was horrible. Im gonning to go with a 3 in mono and a 3in block

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-01-2008, 11:36 PM

^you mean 3" belltech leafs?

01cherryreds10 · 07-01-2008, 11:37 PM

Your crappy ride was probably more of the leafs fault then the blocks.^

shortS10owner · 07-02-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

To quote JTR's Website:

Quote:
Generally, lowering blocks taller than 3" (with 15" rims) are not recommended because this positions the lower spring bracket below the rim line (also called the "scrub line") and this is illegal in many states, because if the tire loses air, the bracket will drag on the ground, causing the vehicle to lose control.

And JTR is the God of lowering blocks, if they don't make it then somethings wrong with it.

Well thats all fine and dandy but....I'm not on a 15 inch wheel, and my brackets are a good couple of inches above this "scrub line". But when I ever have any problems resulting directly from these blocks, I'll be sure and let you know. My guess is that they don't make the 4 inch blocks b/c many people wouldn't pay attention to where the brackets are in relation to their wheel and it's to cover their own ass if someone were to have a wreck using their product. Idk why everyone took it so personal. Like I said, i don't believe they are the best way to lower a vehicle, but in my application, it gave me the exact height I needed out back with my zq8 leafs, and I have everything shimmed correct and have everything set up to the best it could be, so their is no issues like everyone says I should/will have. If yall wanna take it the wrong way, then whatever.

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 03:05 AM

Quote:

But when I ever have any problems resulting directly from these blocks, I'll be sure and let you know.

Please do...

4" Blocks suck lol

lowcherrydime · 07-02-2008, 05:49 AM

97_S-10SS · 07-02-2008, 10:43 AM

And now back to the Black-U-Weather forecast......

ZQ8 Blazer · 07-02-2008, 02:41 PM

^ha Ha

06-29-2008, 01:28 AM	#1
94sonoma_04 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Is a 5/7 drop more even than a 5/6 drop?
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06-29-2008, 01:36 AM	#2
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 20 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21,960 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 depends on the truck
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06-29-2008, 02:36 AM	#3
TOMMYGUNZZSS Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 802 Location: WAUK-TOWN User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 1 inch is the difference. Thats easy math lol
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06-29-2008, 02:42 AM	#4
terryl I'll do it tomorrow Age: 50 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,807 Location: Kingston Springs, TN. User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 On a red truck.
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06-29-2008, 02:44 AM	#5
1fast4by ''Draggin'' a 4x4 Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,457 Location: Green Hills/Nashville User is: Online	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Post! Its a 5/7 rather than 5/6 sooo.....-1inch in the back....
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06-29-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 On most it'll sag out back
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06-29-2008, 10:20 PM	#7
shortS10owner that short kid Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,259 Location: Macon, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 But if you do a 5/7 you'll have to use a 4 inch block, Oh Noes!
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06-29-2008, 10:23 PM	#8
ka_jd7and1 JD79 Racing Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,911 Location: Bakersfield, CA User is: Online	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Quote: Originally Posted by shortS10owner But if you do a 5/7 you'll have to use a 4 inch block, Oh Noes! Seriously, are you going to be a bitch because most people on here don't like 4" blocks?
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06-29-2008, 10:25 PM	#9
purplepassion BOUGHT NOT BUILT Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14,582 Location: Mt. Washington, KY User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Quote: Originally Posted by terryl On a red truck. WRONG! it'll be even on the blue trucks. the red trucks will be lower in the back, and i think it's the pewter ones that will actually be lower in the front
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06-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#10
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Monoleaf>4" blocks HA HA You could also use two 2" blocks stacked OR a 1" block and a 3" block, both would equal 4" Anything but a single 4" block man! Last edited by ZQ8 Blazer : 06-29-2008 at 10:39 PM.
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06-29-2008, 10:37 PM	#11
purplepassion BOUGHT NOT BUILT Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14,582 Location: Mt. Washington, KY User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 monoleaf + 4" blocks > all
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06-29-2008, 10:43 PM	#12
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 JTR blocks=USA 4" blocks=Taliban 4" blocks are terrorists... ewwwwww, they kill people, they're dangerous! Last edited by ZQ8 Blazer : 06-29-2008 at 10:49 PM.
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06-30-2008, 11:17 AM	#13
blazeshaska stayin static Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 451 Location: Fayetteville, NC User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 7" blox R teh sheet anyways to seriously answer the question seriously, every truck is different. on some trucks a 5/6 will even out the truck, however some trucks the back may be higher, so a 5/7 is needed. you just gotta measure YOUR own truck and determine what the best combination is for you.
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07-01-2008, 04:31 PM	#14
97_S-10SS Rust never sleeps... Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,790 Location: South of Chi-Town, IL User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Quote: Originally Posted by ka_jd7and1 Seriously, are you going to be a bitch because most people on here don't like 4" blocks? Yes, it certainly appears as though he is. But remember, to quote Shorty himself, (and I'm paraphrasing, not a direct qoute) "Just don't drive like an asshat and you'll be fine". Mmmmm...logic at it's most delicious.
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07-01-2008, 05:58 PM	#15
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 "Just don't drive like an asshat and you'll be fine" Oh yeah he was talking to me and I meant to answer him. 1. I don't drive my vehicle like a speed demon, although I used to race my other rides. 2. Mine had wheel hop when I had to take off quick when pulling out, but doesn't anymore and it's dropped 1/2" lower. 3. 4" Blocks Suck To quote JTR's Website: Quote: Generally, lowering blocks taller than 3" (with 15" rims) are not recommended because this positions the lower spring bracket below the rim line (also called the "scrub line") and this is illegal in many states, because if the tire loses air, the bracket will drag on the ground, causing the vehicle to lose control. And JTR is the God of lowering blocks, if they don't make it then somethings wrong with it. Last edited by ZQ8 Blazer : 07-01-2008 at 06:02 PM.
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07-01-2008, 11:35 PM	#16
94sonoma_04 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 i wouldnt ever use 4'' blocks. I had 3in mono leafs and a 4in block on my 97 hardbody and it was horrible. Im gonning to go with a 3 in mono and a 3in block
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07-01-2008, 11:36 PM	#17
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 ^you mean 3" belltech leafs?
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07-01-2008, 11:37 PM	#18
01cherryreds10 Cleanin' Her Up Age: 17 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,843 Location: Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Your crappy ride was probably more of the leafs fault then the blocks.^
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07-02-2008, 12:27 AM	#19
shortS10owner that short kid Age: 19 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,259 Location: Macon, GA User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Quote: To quote JTR's Website: Quote: Generally, lowering blocks taller than 3" (with 15" rims) are not recommended because this positions the lower spring bracket below the rim line (also called the "scrub line") and this is illegal in many states, because if the tire loses air, the bracket will drag on the ground, causing the vehicle to lose control. And JTR is the God of lowering blocks, if they don't make it then somethings wrong with it. Well thats all fine and dandy but....I'm not on a 15 inch wheel, and my brackets are a good couple of inches above this "scrub line". But when I ever have any problems resulting directly from these blocks, I'll be sure and let you know. My guess is that they don't make the 4 inch blocks b/c many people wouldn't pay attention to where the brackets are in relation to their wheel and it's to cover their own ass if someone were to have a wreck using their product. Idk why everyone took it so personal. Like I said, i don't believe they are the best way to lower a vehicle, but in my application, it gave me the exact height I needed out back with my zq8 leafs, and I have everything shimmed correct and have everything set up to the best it could be, so their is no issues like everyone says I should/will have. If yall wanna take it the wrong way, then whatever.
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07-02-2008, 03:05 AM	#20
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 Quote: But when I ever have any problems resulting directly from these blocks, I'll be sure and let you know. Please do... 4" Blocks suck lol
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07-02-2008, 05:49 AM	#21
lowcherrydime truth Age: 25 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 22,004 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 yup
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07-02-2008, 10:43 AM	#22
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07-02-2008, 02:41 PM	#23
ZQ8 Blazer Ding Fries Are Done Age: 25 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,740 Location: Western, Kenturkey User is: OffLine	Re: 5/7 drop compared to 5/6 ^ha Ha
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