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Old 02-28-2007, 01:48 AM   #1
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Drop ?

I want to lower my '68 long box. Not alot, just set it down abit. How can I determine how far to go without buying parts I may not want? Its 4 wheel drum and 6 lug. It will stay that way awhile. Any help appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Old 02-28-2007, 08:04 AM   #2
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Re: Drop ?

sdkid- I was in your situation last year and decided to buy a pair of 4" rear lowering springs and cut one and a quarter coils off the front springs. This gave me almost 3 inches of drop. I recently installed a disc brake kit and went with 2 1/2" drop spindles. I'll sell you my cut springs for $40 delivered if you are interested. Here is a before and after shot with just the springs! The first pic looks like a 4x4,lol.
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Old 02-28-2007, 08:50 PM   #3
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Re: Drop ?

Well I think thats about how I want it. I'm not ready to buy anything just yet. I hope this can happen in early summer. I'm wanting spindles for the front.
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Old 02-28-2007, 09:35 PM   #4
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Re: Drop ?

This http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...nce%20Photos-4 may help you out.
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Old 02-28-2007, 09:52 PM   #5
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I like the 3 1/2"-5' drop too. I guess I'll have to save and swap to disc if I want spindles though.
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