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2010/08/20 07:56:21 (permalink)
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lowering blocks

Hi everyone once again. I would like to lower the back end of my escort but have been told blocks that i order in from Autopro are going to cost me $109.55. Now to me that is too much, but what I have been asking myself,are most lowering blocks universal?? Would I be better to hit up ebay and go from there or should I stop being a jew and spend the money at Autopro.
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    Mickas
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/20 09:17:37 (permalink)
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    Stop being a jew and buy new springs or half a jew and reset the springs
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/20 12:14:57 (permalink)
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    Another consideration for you is whether you can get the car registered in your State/Territory with lowering blocks fitted. If you're in SA or Victoria you'd be right but may not be elsewhere. Mickas has suggested the better solution.
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    JamesR
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/20 19:03:21 (permalink)
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    you can get them on ebay for around $60-70 sometimes.
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/20 20:05:32 (permalink)
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    The ones on ebay are cast, not extruded aluminium. Extruded blocks are much stronger and safer. I just bought some for $109. Make sure you get the right pin size. Mk1 Escorts have 25mm locating pin and cut-out. Not sure about MK2.
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/21 15:22:59 (permalink)
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    Why not do it properly and reset and reverse the eyelet's, you'll be amazed the difference it makes. I'm a big fan of doing things properly the first time, After 30 years its probably long overdue for a major overhaul.
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/22 14:16:32 (permalink)
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    I had 2" blocks under teh back of my RS2 for a couple of years and have just taken them out because of guard rubbing. I ordered a set of 1" blocks from a local auto parts store they were $88. In regards of rego, I had no problem at all when the yearly lookover came round. Paint 'em black and ensure nothing it touching you should be ok.
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/22 20:12:25 (permalink)
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    Anyone have any idea on the cost of resetting std leaf springs or what is involved ?
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/22 21:09:12 (permalink)
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    About $150 if you pull them out yourself and take them in.
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/23 14:42:19 (permalink)
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    pull the springs apart clean them up with a flap disc or 2 ----and use a BIG block of wood and a BIG Hammer have them at about 70 degree C and flatten them out a bit --- there is a hammer for this

    and then paint them
    The springs out of the Vans have 4 leaves and are stronger
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    RE: lowering blocks 2010/08/23 19:47:26 (permalink)
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    Hi Guys

    I think given the small amount of work taking them out the + / - $150 for resetting is probably the best bet Cheers Craig
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