Page 1 of 1

De-Arching spring VS Lowering blocks

Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:52 pm
by toyorotor
Ok I've been reading on other sites on what would be better to lower the rear of my 73 TE27, I've
heard of De-Arching the springs and wanted to know if any of you guys use this method or just slap some
lowering blocks on and call it a day.
Other sites are keen on NOT using lowering blocks, Calling them UNSAFE and all kinds of other stuff.
I'm from the ol skool, I've always ran lowering blocks and never had an Issue with the car. Except for the
occasional getting stuck on speed bumps...lol
The Car is going to be used for street use only, No racing or Drifting. And its not going to be a Daily Driver.

Re: De-Arching spring VS Lowering blocks

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:26 am
by Toyota1515
Go for the blocks, never ever de-arch a spring that will create a weakness on it and the last thing you want is one of them snaps in 2 at speeds!

Re: De-Arching spring VS Lowering blocks

Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 2:59 pm
by mikealike
Toyota1515 wrote:Go for the blocks, never ever de-arch a spring that will create a weakness on it and the last thing you want is one of them snaps in 2 at speeds!
exactly!!!

Re: De-Arching spring VS Lowering blocks

Posted: Mon Sep 30, 2013 12:09 pm
by toyorotor
thanks guys, That's what I thought. U will be amazed how many people say different.