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 Post subject: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:40 pm 
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I wanna put 1" or 1.5" blocks in my ba falcon ute, and new springs in the front, how do i put them in? if i have 18 rims will i be able to?
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:36 pm 
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I dont think you can use lowering blocks in BA utes. The other apprentice at work had to put reset springs in his because he was told the blocks rub on something, i cant remember what though.

The blocks go between the spring and the axle.

 

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 Post subject: Re: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:39 pm 
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I am pritty sure you can use blocks. I have blocks in my Ba wagon doesn't rub on anything. They are pritty simple to put in mate just undo your u bolts slot the blocks in and do the new u bolts back up. Just make sure you take the presure off the springs first makes it a bit easier.

 

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 Post subject: Re: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:13 pm 
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i think you've gota have 18's or bigger maybe thats why his rub, and thanks mate, il have a crack, where did you get your blocks? and how much, been looking on ebay but don't know if the quality will be anygood
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 Post subject: Re: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:46 pm 
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The issue is with the rear shock lower mount.

Unlike E Series, AU and BA the lower shock mount is actually inside the wheel on the outside of the leaf pack, with the E Series being on the inside of the leaf pack.

So if you install blocks the wheel will hit the lower shock, but if you fit larger diameter rims, you effectively create some room.

I think that makes sense.

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 Post subject: Re: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 1:46 pm 
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Yeah that makes sense, so i shouldn't have to much trouble with 18's?, is it worth using blocks or should i just spend more and put superlows in instead?
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 Post subject: Re: how to put in blocks on Ba Falcon?pictures?
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 4:06 pm 
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you can fit a 1” block in there with 17's

 

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Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 2:43 pm 
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whered you get your blocks how much? & what size and brand springs in the front?
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