Spacer block size for Bobbed Deuce

[Avn-Tech]

Group,

I have tried to search the database for info and found two different answers.

I am helping Shannon Deese bob his deuce and need the dimensionfor the rear spring blocks. I have seen 3" & 4 " listed, So should the blocks be 3" or 4 ". I also need the width of the block for the machinest.

Thanks
Avn-Tech

 

[GoHot229]

Going through 'SEARCH' this is the responce most used.Width of axle x width of spring.......though not recomended by many in the forum who have done Bob's because of wind-up. Also in some states not legal.

 

[DUECE-COUPE]

you are better off using a front spring set off a donor deuce. they fit, they don't need blocks, and they are legal.

 

[100dollarman]

The front springs are desirable, but we have done several with blocks too. 4" tall is what we make them. I make them with "ears" so they cannot move, and I think it gives them a bit of support. Also- since these pics were taken, I have been using 3/4" u-bolts instead of 5/8".

Not 100% sure of the legalities-- but I believe a 4" block in the rear is legal everywhere.

I have offroaded the block set-up with little to no axle wrap on a bobbed Deuce on some of the most treacherous rock crawl trails anywhere. (The "Hammers")

Here are a couple of pics-

 

[Hammer]

I copied ^^^ for lift blocks. No problems yet.

I have the 3/4" U bolts, but used the lower brackets from the dog bone. Everything bolts up, and if I ever get the front shock setup, it will bolt in place of the current lower bracket.