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panhead59 · 07-31-2017, 08:59 AM

I;m getting ready to do a 4/6 lowering job on a 68 swb. I've read that it would be best to use the longest REAR spring (4" drop) and a 2" block to give me the desired 6" total drop in rear. But then I've read that 1 1/2" blocks are about the max if I wanted to use 15" wheels. Can anyone confirm this ? I really don't want to use huge wheels, I'd rather have the "old" look as far as wheels are concerned. Just 15" Cragars are what I have in mind. Maybe I just need to look more closely at different wheel sizes (pics) and compromise. Whadaya think I should do? Just go with the 6" drop springs and not worry about the wheel size?

07-31-2017, 08:59 AM	#1
panhead59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vinton, Va. Posts: 473	lowering blocks I;m getting ready to do a 4/6 lowering job on a 68 swb. I've read that it would be best to use the longest REAR spring (4" drop) and a 2" block to give me the desired 6" total drop in rear. But then I've read that 1 1/2" blocks are about the max if I wanted to use 15" wheels. Can anyone confirm this ? I really don't want to use huge wheels, I'd rather have the "old" look as far as wheels are concerned. Just 15" Cragars are what I have in mind. Maybe I just need to look more closely at different wheel sizes (pics) and compromise. Whadaya think I should do? Just go with the 6" drop springs and not worry about the wheel size?