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Old 04-21-2004, 04:57 PM   #1
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about 2" drop on front end Help

I wanna drop the front end of my 68 chevy c-10 , can I just install 2" drop springs or do I need the 2" drop spindles too? thanks Tony
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Old 04-21-2004, 05:07 PM   #2
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If you do the 2" drop springs, then you will need an alignment.
If you do just the 2" drop spindle, then you should not need the alignment.

If you do both, it would then be a 4" drop....
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Old 04-21-2004, 05:15 PM   #3
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2" drop

thats it? I will need an alignment anyway after I install disc brake spindles and all new front end parts, with the big block installed now it my be close to a 3" drop ! thanks John hey your not the same john fabris from syracuse are you?? thanks Tony
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Old 04-21-2004, 07:50 PM   #4
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Not the same JF, there are 7-8 of us in the US.

Did you buy a kit for the front?
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Old 04-21-2004, 08:11 PM   #5
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No , I am much too cheap for that ! I bought a 71 rolling frame and took the lower a arms, spindles and rear axles , and I am installing new moog front end parts ball joints tie rod ends etc. I bought a nice piece of 68 trim from you on e-bay and still need a couple more pieces of that if you get any , let me know thanks Tony
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