Suselbeek GT Front Leaf Spring Lowering Block

[P.J. Romano]

Suselbeek is showing in their catalogue 30mm or 50mm Lowering Block which is mounted between cross member and the leaf spring.
Did anybody try this? Looks like inexpensive way to lower the front end without deteriorating comfort.

[jeff denton]

How does adding a lowering block make it lower?
Perhaps what you're looking at is a lowering block for a rear leaf spring, when the spring mounts under the axle tube, adding a block can lower the car.

[kwilford]

If I understand the concept, the block sits between the spring and the cross-member in the centre, and reverse-arcs the leaf such that the spring eyes are higher than with the normal arc. I haven't tried it myself, but I would have to think that the spring rate would change as a result. Has anyone actually tried this?

[P.J. Romano]

This is what says in the catalogue: "...to be mounted in between front axle crossmember and leaf spring. Bolted to an original hole in the axle body."

You are right Keith, it would somewhat change the spring rate. If anybody tried it, and can confirm that it actually works, it would not be too difficult to make the block and save few bucks.
Anybody?

[jeff denton]

I get it. That could work!

[RallyBob]

The lowering block on the front leaf spring makes the front suspension bind even more than stock. Not good for ride quality!

Bob

[jeff denton]

Just try the shackle method. It lowers the car and fixes the bushing binding problem.