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Pulled the 'bags and installed the ECE 6" drop rear coils. Man, this thing is L-O-W...
The coils slipped right in like they belonged there and in conjunction with my 1.5" blocks give me 7.5" of rear drop, which is about 1.5 lower than where I had the airbags set before for the 'just right' rake. Not sure what the plan of attack is at this point, as I kinda like the lowered look, but would have to re-work shock mounts, bumpstops, and maybe exhaust to get it right--not to mention the work involved in getting the front down another inch to match :( The ride is different--definitely feel more of the road than with 'bags, but not necessarily in a bad way, except when I hit a larger bump and it bangs the bumpstops. If it stays at this height, I'll fix that so it won't be a factor... |
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Here's before and after measurements of the rear wheel arch, as well a side view showing just how re-donk-u-lous it looks with the a$$ dragging the ground. I am NOT a fan of the 'cali-lean'. Also note how off-center the front wheels are--the PB arms should remedy most of this. I think I will wait until after I complete the trailing arm 'flip' before I plan any other drastic changes out back, as I'm pretty sure that mod will raise the rear an inch or so... :chevy:
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Truck looks really good. Should be fun to drive!
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I love the way the rear looks, I would leave it like that and get the front down a little lower. What spring are you running in the front, maybe try a 3" lowering spring if your able too
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You could just remove the 1.5" rear lowering blocks and see how you like it.
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I like it! With a little fine tuning I have no doubt that you will get it where you want it.
BTW, I'm adding the sway bar to my '63 this week so I will give you some "feedback" on the handling improvements. |
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What's odd is that it looks like it's sitting level if you look at the top of the bed. Are your rims different diameters (too lazy to search)?
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Powder! Dropped off at lunch, picked up after work- how's that for service?! :chevy:
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That's outstanding service! Looks like very high quality coating too.
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Hey Gringoloco,
Nice build, Quick question, I thought I had this figured out the last time I talked to Nate in regards to the 1" forward arms. After reading your thread is it only the requirement of lower control arms to benefit the 1" forward? What is the difference on the uppers they sent you vs the uppers for a standard dropmember. Thanks, Chapster |
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My understanding is that there are forward uppers as well as standard uppers depending on what you're looking for. I was looking for cheap :lol: Posted via Mobile Device |
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Powdercoat looks awesome, should have done that to mine but I cheaped out and painted them.
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Here's a dirty-hack p-shop of what I would be happy with for ride height up front to match the current rear. I think I'd be pretty close to the stock inners at this height, but I love the look... |
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I will be running lowers only, which will give more caster and less 'centering'. The upper arms were sent to me by accident, and are being returned :whine:
My understanding is that there are forward uppers as well as standard uppers depending on what you're looking for. I was looking for cheap :lol: Posted via Mobile Device[/QUOTE] Thanks for the clarification. That is what I understood from Nate but thought maybe I was missing something. Cheers |
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Who did the powder coating? If you don't mind what did they. Charge for the control arms and brackets?
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Hope you get back to it soon! Cant wait to see how this goes together. |
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So the trailing arm flip gave the truck a slight rake then? I bet it looks good just how it sits now.
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its....tomorrow, today !
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Pretty simple mod--though it took me a few hours, mostly due to those !%dag@^*$^blasted##&%&*flabber#@!*#*@jackin*&^&%#^*% rivets. I used the brackets as a template for the offset holes and drilled them all out to accept 7/16" grade 8 hardware. Pretty happy with the end results, as the rake is now at an acceptable height- just gotta get the Camaro sway bar mounted up, and the rear suspension will be done! Just for comparison, the rear is now ~3/4" higher than before and with no measureable fore/aft change. Looking at this pic, I really need to get those a-arms in and get the front wheel centered in the wheelwell... |
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Did you have to add shims between the axle and the trailing arms to correct the pinion angle or is the change in angle minor enough to not be an issue?
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Nice work Chris! Keep the updates coming. With pictures.
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Bottom line: no, I did not add shims, either before or after the mount flip and have no issues--even at up to 80mph on the (crappy LA) interstate this morn :) Quote:
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I know it's a small difference, but I like the stance more now you have done the flip to the brackets. I didnt like the look of your a$$ dragin on the ground, it looked lazy, not very sport.
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Looks Good ! Nice subtle rake, adding the rear sway bar you'll have almost nobody roll. very cool.
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Here's a side-by-side of before/after the mount flip. Amazing, to me, how much difference less than an inch can make (that's what she said! :lol: ). Also notice how the arms are no longer hanging down beneath the bed. All said, good mod :D |
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You nailed the stance perfectly! :thumbs:
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The stance looks really good, matches the front perfectly. Great job on a well thought out mod I would have never thought of.
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