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Old 05-08-2008, 05:55 AM   #4
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Re: Is new panhard bar needed ?

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Originally Posted by dkauffman05 View Post
I have just aquired a 72 swb . I would like to drop it 4-6 but from what i have been researching the kits come with new panhard bars , shock relocators. my ? is can i get that low without spending upwars of $700.00 foe a kit or can i get spindalls and some rear springs and or blocks to get the drop i want? i am probbly gonna be running a 15x8 ralley with 255- 60 or 275-60. thanks.
Since it's a 72 & already has disc brakes, get some drop spindles for the front & cut 1-coil.

For the rear, if you have the coil suspension hit your local steel yard for some 2" square .250 wall tubing & make your own lowering blocks..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196457. Cut the tubing to length, drill the holes, & then pick up some 2" longer u-bolts (local spring shop or board vendor for about $40). Add some 4" drop springs & get an adjustable panhard bar or shorten the stocker. You can modify the stock shock brackets to function just like the aftermarket $80 relocator kits or splurge on some 'drop' shocks.

If you have leaf springs, do a flip kit & you're done...... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158 . Pay close attention around pg.13/post #309.
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