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how safe is it to race with lowering blocks? i really am itching to get to this 2/3 drop and i still really want to go to the track. so, any dangers of launching, burnouts etc on a blocked rear suspension? if someone can find me a link to a company that sells 3" lowering leaves for an R/T i will jump on that but the lowering leaves i have found are all 2-3" for a normal height kota and i want to go 3" down from the stock R/T stance. idk, thanks guys.
 
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depends how they're built. i'd say, as with any block movement, axle wrap is the main concern.
 
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what about if i throw on some caltracs too, i have been looking at those for a while and people love them.
 
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what about if i throw on some caltracs too, i have been looking at those for a while and people love them.
hey foolio didnt I give you the link to the 2.5 in drop leafs and 1.5 springs. they settle down.. mine have. plus if u really want that extra half of anm inch than put a block on that and it'll be fine.
 
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i talked to a bunch of guys from another forum and the consensus seems to be to go with hangers. thanks tho.
 
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i talked to a bunch of guys from another forum and the consensus seems to be to go with hangers. thanks tho.
Can I ask why? I mean I love them and if your getting traction bars its a way stronger leafs so its less likely to get damaged if you hit any bumps.
 
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this is the link you gave me http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/200...ta/Suspension/ and everything looks good except it just says it lowers it 'several inches'.... wtf is that about? what if its 4" and i only get 2" springs up front and look like a total retard? thats what im scared of.
 



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