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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: morehead kentucky
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lowering questions
i have an 83 2wd and i want it lowered . . .im planning on cutting the front coils and im thinkin bout a flip kit for the rear . . . i was wandering if there were any problems to deal with when cutting the frame . . . if anybody has any advice id like some input . . . it also has a 412 sbc in it u dnt think that much power will hurt it would it lol like twisting the frame?
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: los angeles
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Re: lowering questions
I have a flip kit, with no notch...just a little bumpstop.
I didn't want to cut the frame either. |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: lox. fl
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Re: lowering questions
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: decatur,GA
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Re: lowering questions
^^^^ I cut my coil and use drop spindles, i use offset upper control arm shafts and i have never had a problem with tire wear or alignment.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: lox. fl
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Re: lowering questions
Yes drop spindle and cutting coils. I have the same thing on my truck .. I was talking about getting 3-4 inch drop from just citing coils with stock spindles you will have problems
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Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Re: lowering questions
I personally wouldnt mind a lower stance, I just dont know the costs for it, So far parts are lil more expensive than my 76 f100, About how much does it dent the pocket book? Also Does it give a more agressive look for the lwb?
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: lox. fl
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Re: lowering questions
hers a ball park pricing.
3inch drop spindles. 280 flipkit no C notch.80 cutting stock springs.free alignment when your done. 80 your time. priceless ![]()
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Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma
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Re: lowering questions
Heh, i charge 56 per hour my times not free, but can you tell me wtf is the obsession with those ugly 20's doesn't anyone believe in laying rubber or having rubber to lay?
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Re: lowering questions
If you are going to cut the coils, at least do it with a cut-off wheel while all of the spring except what you are cutting off is in a bucket of wet sand or water. If you just lop off a couple coils with a torch you will destroy the "springiness" of the spring and have a super harsh ride. You'd be surprised how many people don't give this a thought. It's going to ride rough enough with properly cut coils, doing it the wrong way gives you the same ride as putting a length of iron pipe in there.
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: lowering questions
I cut 1 coil from the front of my truck 1coil=2" drop
Didnt notice any ride change I did it with a cutoff wheel on a air grinder
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