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84Stepper · 03-22-2003, 02:47 AM

Hey guys, today I got my 3/5 drop in the mail and im planning on starting it Saturday. It is from Western Chassis with front drop springs and a rear flip kit. I unerstand how to drop the rear but do not know what to do up front. Can anyone tell me what to do? I would greatly apreciate it! Thanks Jon.

ocbaud · 03-22-2003, 02:51 AM

www.73-87.com

you'll find your answer there

ocbaud · 03-22-2003, 02:52 AM

http://www.73-87.com/garage/eibach.htm

he says to unbolt the control arms at the frame, but it may and probably would be easier to just unbolt the lower balljoint instead and let it hang from the bolts on the frame.

if that makes sense

84Stepper · 03-22-2003, 01:47 PM

Ya it does....thanks. I didnt even think about going to Mikes site.

love it loud · 03-22-2003, 03:15 PM

*in shock* it's the first place to go for everything!!!

CustomChevy · 03-22-2003, 04:20 PM

1. jack up your front end and place jack stands.
2. remove wheels.
3. tap out/separate outer tie rod ends.
4. place jack under the lower a-arm and raise it to just touch the arm.
5. if you have sway bar, disconnect fromlower a-arms.
6. tapout/separate lower ball joint.
7. spring will cause lower arm to pop down on jack.
8. lower jack and remove spring.
9. reverse process with new springs.

don't forget to check your front end components and make sure you have good ball joints, tie rods, bushings. this is great time to replace them if they are old. make sure to repack those joints too. finally, take truck to alignment shop and have it checked for proper alignment.

good luck!

Marks 85 · 03-23-2003, 10:25 AM

Dont forget to properly seat th springs in the a frames, I had to take mine apart twice.

84Stepper · 03-23-2003, 06:49 PM

Hey thanks alot!!!! That really helps. It doesnt sound to bad after all. Im going to start doing it tomm....hope it turns out good.

03-22-2003, 02:47 AM	#1
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	front end lowering Hey guys, today I got my 3/5 drop in the mail and im planning on starting it Saturday. It is from Western Chassis with front drop springs and a rear flip kit. I unerstand how to drop the rear but do not know what to do up front. Can anyone tell me what to do? I would greatly apreciate it! Thanks Jon. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

03-22-2003, 01:47 PM	#4
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Ya it does....thanks. I didnt even think about going to Mikes site. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

03-22-2003, 03:15 PM	#5
love it loud Calibration Engineer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 361	in shock it's the first place to go for everything!!! __________________ CANADIAN CONNECTION

03-23-2003, 06:49 PM	#8
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Hey thanks alot!!!! That really helps. It doesnt sound to bad after all. Im going to start doing it tomm....hope it turns out good. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

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03-22-2003, 02:51 AM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	www.73-87.com you'll find your answer there

03-22-2003, 02:52 AM	#3
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	http://www.73-87.com/garage/eibach.htm he says to unbolt the control arms at the frame, but it may and probably would be easier to just unbolt the lower balljoint instead and let it hang from the bolts on the frame. if that makes sense

03-22-2003, 04:20 PM	#6
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	1. jack up your front end and place jack stands. 2. remove wheels. 3. tap out/separate outer tie rod ends. 4. place jack under the lower a-arm and raise it to just touch the arm. 5. if you have sway bar, disconnect fromlower a-arms. 6. tapout/separate lower ball joint. 7. spring will cause lower arm to pop down on jack. 8. lower jack and remove spring. 9. reverse process with new springs. don't forget to check your front end components and make sure you have good ball joints, tie rods, bushings. this is great time to replace them if they are old. make sure to repack those joints too. finally, take truck to alignment shop and have it checked for proper alignment. good luck!

03-23-2003, 10:25 AM	#7
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	Dont forget to properly seat th springs in the a frames, I had to take mine apart twice.



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