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Questions about my drop

Mazda Lowering Static Mazda Suspension Mazda Tech
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xxchromeghostxx   +1y
Like i said in previous posts i purchased my truck and it was already dropped, and i'd like to know how much lower i can go, i'll take better pics this evening once i get my 4 way back.

the blocks it's sitting on, can this be adjusted further, and how?
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sides of the blocks
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Bump stops and close of how the frame is
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and the leaf springs, can i remove one? Switch the bigger overload onto the top and get lower?
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charlesskelter   +1y
You can swap the block for a larger one or you can remove the two middle leaves. I don't put the overload leaf on top. Some do, but it defeats the point of having it since it's designed to sit under the leaf and keep the leaves from flexing to far in the opposite direction, which is the reason no one runs a monoleaf set up anymore. It MAY last, but it MAY break too.
xxchromeghostxx   +1y
Ah okay, i'd always wondered as to why moving the overload leaf myself, but to each his own i suppose. but i think i'll take one leaf out on each side and see where that drops me too, i'm going to check my torsion bars, possible turn one more spline on them and see where that sits my front with the rear.
(EDIT) Also as a side note i have never messed with a block drop or a drop of any kind before, are they just seated in with the long u bolts? loosen these at the bottom and the block comes out or?
lowlyfe   +1y
Id remove the 2 center leafs and put the pack back together. Take the bumpstop out and cut it really low. The drop blocks are held in place by the ubolts and they have a hole in the bottom that sit on top of the leaf spring packing nut and the tops have a pin that sit in a hole inside of the axle itself. Make sure you have the truck lifted and supported by the frame and NOT the suspension or axle, the suspension HAS to be free hanging with no load on it otherwise you can and will hurt yourself.... Watch some drop block install videos on you tube.
lowlyfe   +1y
Also you might want to consider cutting the u bolts shorter to avoid snagging them on everything while driving, put the nuts on them up higher than the cut then cut the bolts and lube thethreads then back the nuts off to clean the threads up.
xxchromeghostxx   +1y
appreciated lowlyfe, i'l probably check into doing that this weekend, i've seen a few where they remove the bed to this, but i'm not going that far myself, lil less room to work with but i can manage that. going to flip my ball joints in the front soon as i get a new set tops and bottoms on both sides.
jiffyzx6   +1y
No need to take the bed off, it's actually easier than it sounds as long as you pay attention and work safely. Having a friend help is a good idea. I've done it alone but definitely easier with extra hands.
xxchromeghostxx   +1y
well info and tips appreciated, but i think i'm just gonna leave the truck as is, believe i've gotten myself into more than i can handle, found nice video on youtube and on here a write up about the trosion bars but that just confused me even more, so i guess it's a slow as it'll ever get now lol.
charlesskelter   +1y
Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. It may sound difficult, but this stuff is real simple.
jiffyzx6   +1y
I got my b2200 in January and knew absolutely nothing about how to do anything to it. The guys on here helped with getting me comfortable trying things on my own and after I've done alot I realized it's easier than I thought. These trucks are super easy to work on just get under it and look at how it all works, if you think you figured it out you probably did lol not many confusing parts to mess with. As long as you keep safety in mind there's really not a whole lot you can mess up that can't be put back the way it was. Take something easy apart and put it back together, learn how it works and build up some confidence. It's just a big puzzle is the way I look at it.