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62 Barnfind 12-17-2012 06:33 PM

Lowering a 62 step-side
 
I want to lower my step-side. With the loosing the torsion bar what rear spring drop do I get to to make it level? I do not want to get a 4in drop and I can't get the same in the front. Any help would be great!

**grumpy** 12-17-2012 07:52 PM

Re: Lowering a 62 step-side
 
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I used Jeep TJ rear coils in my old 60.
With torsion turned down in front.
Just for reference.

61_FL_Apache 12-17-2012 09:01 PM

Re: Lowering a 62 step-side
 
The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road :)

62 Barnfind 12-17-2012 09:26 PM

Re: Lowering a 62 step-side
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache (Post 5764066)
The downside of these drops is the tortion bar bolts hitting stuff. Mine only sit about 4" off the ground. That is fine most of the time, but I do have to watch some places I go.

I dont know about springs for the rear, I bagged mine. The adjutablility is nice, especially for the high spots in the road :)

I like the way your stance is and that is what I'm going for.Is your torsion bar bolts bent? I can see that it would be a problem letting them out. I am looking on changing the stance the cheapest way. I just don't want to by 4 in drop springs and the front sets higher.

61_FL_Apache 12-17-2012 09:43 PM

Re: Lowering a 62 step-side
 
No they are not bent. They are tough bolts and can take a beating..

Here is a side pic of my truck after I bagged the rear. You can see the bolts hanging down in the middle.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u...0/IMG_0857.jpg


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