Technical Lowering a '48 Fleetline

Hi guys,

I'm curious if anyone here has had any experience using this product?

http://www.butchscoolstuff.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=33

A lot less expensive then drop spindles for my '48 Fleetline. Thoughts?

Thanks

 

I'm about to instal one of these in my 47, they reckon that 1" blocks will drop the front by 2". It just spaces the spring holder below the A arm. It also allows you to run your stock springs and you can return it to stock height if you want.

 

Can someone post a picture of the illustrated instructions so I can have a better understanding

 

i saw these on ebay before, wonder how good they work , and ya alot cheaper than drop spindles !!!!!!

 

I wouldn't trust blocks on the front of any car period. It's Mickey Mouse.
Just buy a set of 2 inch coil springs.

 

I used it on my 53 Merc about 20 years ago and then sold it to a friend, he has driven it 50,000 plus with no problems. I also cut half a coil out at the same time to get it to set where I wanted it, would use it again, no problems with alignment or ride.

 

If you can, post some pics of the installation or a description of the installation and your impressions (Good product, ride quality after the installation, ease of installation, etc...) Model A Gomez would buy it again. I wonder why more people haven't used this set up over drop spindles if it's easy to install and less costly.

Thanks,

 

Butch has very good items. I have a set in a 51 mercury

 

If you have a look , they are sold as a "fits many makes" type set-up.
If you make your own, to fit your vehicle, then you can do away with the slots and just have 4 holes. A 1" thick X 1& 1/4" piece of mild steel with 2 holes in it , cut to lenghth for yor car is as simple as it gets. Replace the rivets with some hi-tensile bolts and you will be OK.

 

People have been doing this for YEARS.....simple solution...If you don't like
it, it is easy enough to return it to stock...

 

Thanks everyone for responding. I may look into doing this.