are lowering blocks any good or is it the half/*** way of dropin the rear? or just buy shorter shocks. Also if the back is dropped 1-11/2 inches does this affect the kick stand or any thing else? I have a 2010 wg.

 

It doesn't look bad but rides rougher. You will need a shorter kick stand.

I would get the shorter shocks. I used the lowering blocks before I swapped shocks.

 

I used the blocks because of my short-a$$ legs! I did have to adjust the shocks to smooth out the ride a little. Easy to install and affordable.

Stu
'06 FXDI

 

ok at best...changes the geometry of the shocks making them less effective and oem shocks aren't that good to begin with...I'm running 1" lowering blocks on my 'bob, but I have every intention of buying a burly slammer kit...some day...soon...I hope...

 

I haven't lowered mine but it seems to me that with the lowering blocks you wouldn't be sacrificing any travel in your suspension.

 

I was going to do the blocks and ended up buying shocks I dropped my 2011 WG 1" only in the rear and the kick stand is fine. The blocks a re cheap way to lower but seem to have some quirks for some people thats why I went with shocks and I am glad I did. You can get decent (not top of the line) shorter shocks for 200 bucks.

 

Lowering blocks are subjective, they work in a pinch. Although, you are better off going with different sized shocks.

Shocks are affixed at two fastening points, giving you a solid foundation to the swing arm.
Lowering blocks are able to loosen up and pivot on there mounting point, which in turn can and will cause slop in rear suspension dynamics. Let alone cause some pounding on the swing arm itself, which can cause fractures in the material of the swing-arm.

Search the web, as there are pictures of the damage done by these blocks.

I tried them for about 2 months to make sure I really wanted my rear-end lowered, then I went with Burley<sp> brand shorter shocks for a permanent modification.

I ended up giving the blocks away to someone here on the forum, so he too could try them and see if he also liked the function of a lowered rear-ended suspension.

Too each their own, just remember, that band-aids are just that. They are temporary and not permanent modifications.

 

I ran them. They do just what they are advertised to do. Good shocks work better than stock socks with lowering blocks, but for the price they are hard to beat.

 

I run 1.75" lowering blocks ,I have no issue, does run a little rougher , but I like the angle it gives the shockers