Cutting down body lift blocks?

[mws]

The '88 came with a 3" body lift kit on it. This is more than I need (only running 31" tires), so I am wanting/planning to cut the spacers in half and re-install them with shorter bolts (if needed).

 

Since I can not see the construction of the blocks (they're already installed), can someone confirm that this will be doable? The few spacers I've seen were made from extrusions where the spacer had the same profile for their full length - so cutting them down works well. But if for some weird reason they were molded and had special features on the ends, well, that would pose a problem and I will want to order a set of 2" blocks before I start.

 

TIA!

[GrimGreg]

All the lift blocks should be just the round plastic type, only problem you will have would be the bolts in the center and rear mounts possibly being too long and you'll need to make custom bumper and safety loop brackets the correct length

Edited May 31, 2006 by GrimGreg

[88pathoffroad]

Mine were all aluminum, flat top and bottom, no special shapes or features. Can't you bend over and look underneath? They should be immediately visible in front, at least.

 

I dunno if you're going to be able to find bolts that size and length...and you can't cut down the ones in it, there'd be no threads left.

[mws]

These are plastic, but the ends are not visible because the brackets obscure them. I am (was?) assuming there was only one manufacturer with multiple companies private labeling them, but evidently not!

 

I'll pull one out to check.

 

And I have one of the most incredible local fastener stores here in town. I have NEVER been able to come up with something they didn't have in stock or couldn't order for me. Family owned, hot rodders at heart. Just wonderful!