Ok so in my 4WD conversion I need to add some lift blocks (factory set-up) but I only have 1 block so I was wondering if I chould use squar tubing and drill a hole it and weld a pin on the other side. Any way of making the square tubing stonger

sugestions please :)

Some have done that. But also sealed up the ends to give it more strength.

But I strongly suggest using solid bar stock. Drill a hole in both side (or all the way through) and press in a pin.

I saw wooden lift blocks on a truck in the wrecking yard (yes, they were u-bolted in), talk about dangerous!

Originally posted by WideJ
I saw wooden lift blocks on a truck in the wrecking yard (yes, they were u-bolted in), talk about dangerous!



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look in a wrecking yard for another block, or buy a new pair. i think the most expensive cast iron blocks are like $40? not worth crashing or spitting out a collapsed home job(not saying you would do bad work, its just alot of stress on that area).:beer:

Originally posted by FULLSIZE
look in a wrecking yard for another block, or buy a new pair. i think the most expensive cast iron blocks are like $40? not worth crashing or spitting out a collapsed home job(not saying you would do bad work, its just alot of stress on that area).:beer:

yeah your probibuly right but I find some soled stock bar the right size I'll use that

;)

any one ele with sugestions?

1/4" tube stock boxed on ends, welded to perch.
Jay

Originally posted by Chief Yelling Alot
Ok so in my 4WD conversion I need to add some lift blocks (factory set-up) but I only have 1 block so I was wondering if I chould use squar tubing and drill a hole it and weld a pin on the other side. Any way of making the square tubing stonger

sugestions please :)

Where was the block front or rear? If you are dealing with a Scout II, the block was for leveling the rig. When you do the SOA build it into the pads most likely it will not be needed, also a lot of auto parts stores sell 1" lift blocks.

Originally posted by Chief Yelling Alot
Ok so in my 4WD conversion I need to add some lift blocks (factory set-up) but I only have 1 block so I was wondering if I chould use squar tubing and drill a hole it and weld a pin on the other side. Any way of making the square tubing stonger

sugestions please :)



how much block you need cheif.. I my have something.......

I should of been more spicif

Ok I got a 1/2 IH pickup 2wd then I found a 1/2 tone IH pickup 4wd same year. So I bought all the 4WD stuf. (to convert to 4WD it's a direct bolt up, one grate thing with IH) So when they built the 4x4 they added a 2 1/4 (I think) block in the rear to level the rear with the hight of the front with it's driving axel. It is a stock SOA.

But I thought about going to like a 3" blocks or maybe 3 1/2 for some exta lift

not to shure how much lift yet

If you want something cheap, Pep Boys has 2&3"blocks for about $15, with U Bolts. But if you wanna build em, do the solid stock, or use Jay's idea.
Brandon

the cast blocks that are commonly sold are total crap.
they snap easier then home made tubing blocks.
custom whittled solid lump of steel is what i had to go with.