Any vices or virtues to lower using this method vs. shorter shocks? Sure is cheaper, especially if you only need an inch, or seems worth it.

 

I haved used the Tamarack lowering blocks for 8,000 miles with no problems. Visually, I think they look good with the shock angled back further. But when I get decent shocks, the blocks are gone and the rear is coming back up.

 

extra angle to the shock looks cool... maybe there is a little bit of a difference in your ride quality over smaller bumps as you are angling the shocks more. Should make them less responsive in theory.