Can I lower my FX4 rear end level to front?
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Originally Posted by 05RedFX4
Don't forget Matt 05' FX4 he removed his rear blocks also, and I think he started the trend, about 2 years ago.
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Can I still haul something with it?
If I remove the 2 in blocks. Can I still haul something with it? I have a KFX 700 Quad. She only weights 500 pounds. I don't care if she sags a little when I carry it. I just don't want to create some drivetrain problem by doing this.
Last edited by wayne106; Jun 18, 2007 at 12:59 PM.
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Originally Posted by wayne106
If I remove the 2 in blocks. Can I still haul something with it? I have a KFX 700 Quad. She only weights 500 pounds. I don't care if she sags a little when I carry it. I just don't want to create some drivetrain problem by doing this.
There is a small ear or horn on the side of the blocks that the bump stops bottom out on. When you remove the blocks, the stops bottom out on the axle tubes. So if you have 8" of travel before, you will have 8" of travel after.
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Sorry to bring up an old thread....
I am planning to remove the blocks from my FX2 as it has a terrible rake and even an inch would help. Would I need to buy regular 4x2 U-bolts since my truck is equipped with blocks or can I use my OEM ones? Just wondering because if I need to buy them I would like to go ahead and do it to have them ready to go.
I am planning to remove the blocks from my FX2 as it has a terrible rake and even an inch would help. Would I need to buy regular 4x2 U-bolts since my truck is equipped with blocks or can I use my OEM ones? Just wondering because if I need to buy them I would like to go ahead and do it to have them ready to go.
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I would buy them anyway and have them on hand just in case, they're only $40 for the set. If you don't need them, you can always take them back.
The only reason you need 2wd u-bolts after removing the blocks on a 4x4 is because there is not enough threads to reuse the old bolts.
The only reason you need 2wd u-bolts after removing the blocks on a 4x4 is because there is not enough threads to reuse the old bolts.
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Originally Posted by klc317
Sorry to bring up an old thread....
I am planning to remove the blocks from my FX2 as it has a terrible rake and even an inch would help. Would I need to buy regular 4x2 U-bolts since my truck is equipped with blocks or can I use my OEM ones? Just wondering because if I need to buy them I would like to go ahead and do it to have them ready to go.
I am planning to remove the blocks from my FX2 as it has a terrible rake and even an inch would help. Would I need to buy regular 4x2 U-bolts since my truck is equipped with blocks or can I use my OEM ones? Just wondering because if I need to buy them I would like to go ahead and do it to have them ready to go.
You'll have to get some lowering shackles instead.
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Originally Posted by SteveVFX4
if you got a FX2, then yours is only a 4x2 and there is no blocks?
You'll have to get some lowering shackles instead.
You'll have to get some lowering shackles instead.
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From: HUSKER COUNTRY, USA
Originally Posted by slvrf150fx4
well its done i put the rims back on and removed the rear blocks.
Removing the blocks was very easy took about 15mins and everything went smooth. there are more pics in my gallery.
Removing the blocks was very easy took about 15mins and everything went smooth. there are more pics in my gallery.
Just came across this thread.. been a while... looks nice, epically the hood...
