Stack drop blocks?

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by josealex1636, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. josealex1636

    josealex1636 Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2011
    Messages:
    392
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Ontario,CA
    Truck:
    83 Toyota Pickup
    It might be a stupid question but doesnt hurt to ask. Would I be able to stack another drop block on top of my 3 inch like at 2 inches more?
     
  2. jaybee

    jaybee Addict

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2010
    Messages:
    880
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    L.A.
    Truck:
    1987 yota truck
    Thats like a cardinal rule don't do it..just get a 3"lowering and pull the middle leaf..give u the same drop
     
  3. clark

    clark Member

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2012
    Messages:
    77
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Honolulu, HI
    Truck:
    '80 3/4 ton Long Bed 20R
    just have beefed taco make you some 5" blocks. he makes high quality stuff
     
  4. jaybee

    jaybee Addict

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2010
    Messages:
    880
    Likes Received:
    1
    Location:
    L.A.
    Truck:
    1987 yota truck
    beefed taco is solid bradda...give him one call
     
  5. Da_Roach

    Da_Roach Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2006
    Messages:
    1,591
    Likes Received:
    5
    Location:
    NOVA
    Truck:
    (1) 92 RN80 (1) 2002 RZN150
    Please don't stack blocks. Its not safe at all.
     
  6. Beefed Taco

    Beefed Taco Addict

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2009
    Messages:
    548
    Likes Received:
    7
    Yeah definitely no stacking. I have a few options for you....I can make a set of blocks that doesn't have a hole and a pin, just holes for a bolt to run through and you can bolt it to the pack and run a block under it. I use these on the front of my 4x4 straight axle, mine are 1.5" tall to restore the lift I lost when I pulled a bottom leaf to soften the ride. These are used often just for one side on the rear of 04 & earlier Toyota trucks to cure a truck that has the infamous Lean due to the gas tank and battery both being on the same side.

    The second option is to get some of my 5" blocks available in my website store. I have a kit with or w/o u-bolts. You'll need a c-notch.

    The 3rd and best option to avoid stacking blocks is to use Belltech drop leafs for 3", and a block for the rest. A 3" block used with BT leafs will net you a 6" rear drop. :waytogo:
     

    Attached Files:

    Last edited: Jun 6, 2012
  7. ResidentG33k

    ResidentG33k Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2012
    Messages:
    240
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    West Covina, CA
    Truck:
    88' 22R 2WD Single Cab
    I don't know much about lowering, but that definitely doesn't sound safe at all. Couldn't stacking them cause a block to slide out possibly? Have you pulled the middle leaf yet? Generally I try to research EVERYTHING before I ask the question, unless its just something I cannot find or I don't know how to research the question.
     
  8. 74Hiluxproject

    74Hiluxproject Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2012
    Messages:
    159
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    Olympia WA
    Truck:
    1974 Toyota Supra Truck
    There are no stupid questions!

    But dont do it in my opinion, as others have stated :)
     
  9. eurofreak2002

    eurofreak2002 Toyotaholic

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2010
    Messages:
    1,980
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    B-town 208
    Truck:
    80 STD SR5 LB, bagged! The new whip!
    For 6" drop you will def need to notch your frame!! Stacking blocks can cause a thing I like to call DEATH!! It might seem feesable if you get correct length U bolts and such but the fact is the only thing besides tension from U bolts holding them together is a little nub that over time of bumping and rambling down the road will eventually grind itself down to nothing and eventually one day you would hit a big enough bump and one of them block would slide out and yah well good luck controlling your truck when that happens. Beefed Taco suggested the best of the best and his product is legit there are a lot of us that use his product and have never had issues. Or you can buy the others guys stuff and spend a ton more money for the same outcome. Not trying to drop names but when a TM member with a reputaion can build you the same product if not better than every other online shop Id give my money to the kid who breathes toyota.
     
  10. Beefed Taco

    Beefed Taco Addict

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2009
    Messages:
    548
    Likes Received:
    7
    wow, thank you!:bowdown:

    btw...I do breathe Toyota, litterally. I've inhaled burnt paint and metal dust from more trucks than I can count now...or even remember. Just ask my boogers at the end of the day. :applause:
     
    Last edited: Jun 8, 2012
  11. ResidentG33k

    ResidentG33k Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2012
    Messages:
    240
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    West Covina, CA
    Truck:
    88' 22R 2WD Single Cab
    Yes! eurofreak, you speak wisdom my man... It's not even common sense, its logic.



    Word. ^
     
  12. riceratyota

    riceratyota Veteran

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2012
    Messages:
    328
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    backwoods oklahoma
    Truck:
    which one 77/78/79/81[r.i.p]82 sbrc driftbox, and a CeliLux/current daily= 79 sbrc [lil' blue]
    DONT STACK BLOCKS!!!!!!! if you drive hard they shatter my d/side ones already cracking and i only have single 2"
     
  13. Beefed Taco

    Beefed Taco Addict

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2009
    Messages:
    548
    Likes Received:
    7
    You can drive hard with Streetacos' custom steel blocks. All steel, no aluminum to fail over time. 2nd & 3rd pics are common aftermarket blocks that are known to fail and you can see why in the 2nd pic.
     

    Attached Files:

  14. Toy88yota

    Toy88yota Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2011
    Messages:
    69
    Likes Received:
    0
    Truck:
    88 2wd
    Very happy with my blocks from beefed taco. Blocks are not a part I'm going to cheap out on.
     
  15. riceratyota

    riceratyota Veteran

    Joined:
    Aug 16, 2012
    Messages:
    328
    Likes Received:
    2
    Location:
    backwoods oklahoma
    Truck:
    which one 77/78/79/81[r.i.p]82 sbrc driftbox, and a CeliLux/current daily= 79 sbrc [lil' blue]
    yea going to three link mine soon see how that works for drifting
     

Share This Page