look what came in the mail! UPDATED!!!
 

my kit came in the mail today, 4.5/6 mcgaughy's drop kit. 2.5 inch drop spindles, 2 inch drop coils, flip kit, c-notch. and for shocks a got 4 bell-tech nitro drop 2s.

before i start the drop , does anyone have any tips or anything that will help? thanks

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Take your time, take pics,... and look at all the associated parts for defects and wear.
Nows the time to replace any bad brake or steering components.

Also use jack stand or a lift, and eye protection when cutting or grinding.
If you have any questions along the way,... don't be afraid to ask.

Welcome to the board.
Also,... what is this drop going on?

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oh yea i know that. i've lifted and lowered trucks before. just if there were any tips on the flip kit or whatever. and yea where the truck is, is in my grandparents garage. there's every kind of mechanics/car/engine tools you can think of.

okay, i'll have to check the steering. from what i know its fine. but its doesnt hurt to check again i guess.

the drop is going on a 78 chevy c10.
thanks man!

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by the way, do you have any tech articles or are there any other previous threads on how other people put there kits on. just so i could check them out. thanks

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hears a few
http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_.../box_drop2.htm
http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...nsion_drop.htm

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thanks man.

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Good luck with the install as I recently did a similar install on my '69. As long as you have all the pieces the install should be a breeze. Keep us posted on your progress.

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i definitely will. i'll have more pictures up as it starts coming along.

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Start soaking the assorted threaded items now w/some penetrating oil so that when you're ready to start the parts swap, you've free'd-up any potentially stuck hardware (which is always better than fighting it for 1/2 the day).

Take pics so you can reference how things were (just in case).

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good idea with the picture reference. and yea we have the bolts the need to be loosened up soaking in liquid wrench and some with 5 way penetrating lube.

thanks.

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how much did it come out to?
iv been wanting to do that same drop

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well, i bought it through stylin' trucks, there having a sale on alot of things now. i got the drop kit for $562.49 and all the shocks for around $180 everything came to around $800 with shipping included.

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I'm a big "neverseize" user also. I use it on all my bolted connections.

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does that help loosen the bolt and nuts up? im guessing i can get that at like a lowes or a home depot.

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The only advice I have is to box those parts back up and send them to me. I'll PM you my address. :)

Seriously, take measurements before you start. What I do is write the initial measurements from the ground to the wheel arches on a small piece of painter's tape and stick it to the fender/quarter panel above each wheel opening (less chance of losing the measurements).

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This product is actually used when you are reassembling the pieces on your truck, and helps to ensure they "never seize" on your truck again. That way when you decide to go with bags (you know you wil... :D) the pieces will come apart like that.

This is a good idea, whether you put it on tape or not. Write down your measurements for all four corners as well as the measurements for the rearend being centered. You definitely want to make sure the pieces you received provide you with the correct amount of drop, and you also want to be able to track down the road straight. :D

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front suspension is finished, pic up soon.

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overall the front was pretty easy except both the blown lower ball joints which were total b*tches to get out. it took a lil under 3 hours just do do front. we will be doing the rear either thursday or friday.
took lots of pictures too

front suspension before
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2974.jpg

rear suspension before
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2975.jpg

stance before the drop
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2976.jpg

front left before new parts.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2977.jpg

blown lower ball joint!
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2978.jpg

bad time for a blown lower ball joint.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2979.jpg

had to take the lower control arm off to get the ball joint out.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2980.jpg
everything almost back together.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2981.jpg

yes i know i need new rotors!
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2983.jpg

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my brother putting a brake caliper back on.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2984.jpg

need new tie-rods
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2985.jpg

front done! still on the jack stands.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2986.jpg

after front drop, no jack stands.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2987.jpg

same as above ^
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2988.jpg

after front drop side view
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2989.jpg

crazy rake until we finish the rear drop.http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2990.jpg

front view.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2994.jpg

in this pic you can get an idea on how much of a rake there is.
http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/o...6/IMG_2996.jpg

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by the way, the steering column, booster brake and master cylinder are fresh too!

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you would see a lot more rake if you had the weight of the drive train and front clip on it! I did this drop on an 84 I had a few years ago...don't be suprised if you intend on using the stock ralley that they contact the control arms...you will have to do a bit of grinding on them if want to keep wheel weights on the fronts...lol. Good luck with your build!
Get several buddies around to help with the rear, getting the rear end on top of the springs is a giant pita!

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yea it was only my bro and i so we just did front.

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Nice work!

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thanks man!

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cool!