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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: washington state
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First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Just returned from the shop, droppin' the 3/4 ton.
here;s a first look. POL-www.performanceonline.com Front: * 2" drop spindles- * 1" drop springs w/ new shocks Rear: * 4" drop springs w/ new shocks. Looks like I'll have to changeout the front tire..... The before image is with camper -41-
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
I think it looks great.
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
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King of Rust
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Looks great!! Looks like you kept the 8 lugs? My PO put disks up front but I have no idea what they came off of.
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
How did those spindles go together? I have got to look up the Performance Online web site. This is a huge plus for us 8 lug guys.
Are you in Napavine? I think somebody in Napavine near Torgersons's has an early Chev streetrod PU. I have seen one at the local Good Guys shows.
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Thanks Guys,,
'KAILUAZ & Bob Moore : Right -on should have titled it: 8-lug low$$ conversion POL- supplied the 8-lug 2 1/2 dropped spindles w/ rotors,,I had been wanting to ditch the drums but POL came thru. I'm having the local shop install a new power brake booster also, - formerly it just had drums and ' two feet ' braking w / all the weight of a1600 lbs camper. Selling price of the camper plus $$ is paying for this , So I figured it should be done professionally. I'm over on the Peninsula- sweet,...Port Townsend The folks at POL are supper to deal with and like most vendors here- offer great phone service/help - no matter how many times you call... alas:....LOOKS like I'll be ordering 2 off set front wheels,. that way i won't mess up the speedo jim
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1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas.... Last edited by fourty1; 03-26-2007 at 05:34 PM. |
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King of Rust
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Awesome,, first solid answer for drop spindles for us 3/4 ton guys (that I have found anyway). What did it run $$ with the rotors?
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Looks good, do you know what size tire you are running up front?
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Join Date: Jan 2001
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
That looks sweet... what kind of rear suspention do you have? I'm assuming coils, right?
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: DFW, Texas
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
I've never been a lowered truck fan, but after looking at yours and getting a glimpse of what mine might look like, I may have been converted. That looks fantastic!! Can't understand why more people don't like the longbeds!
Great job!
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
That looks great... I was hoping to see it dropped with a camper though
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Escondido,CA.
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Wow! Looks good. I don't want to convert my 8-lug either and this looks like a good kit. Here the web link
Are these stock components? IE; what about replacemnet parts for the future?
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: washington state
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Thanks everyone for looking,...!
here's the link again; www.Performanceonline.com. Cost is relative- very reasonable for new-parts, nothing overtime cant take care of- plus the sale of the camper was a big chunk of $$. Say 1LoC10- that Alaskan was a swell unit- I had the factory here in Wa. remove & do the swap. New owner had peace of mind, check/ update systems. The tour of the factory was awesome- Owner is the son of the ' right hand man' of founder R.D Hall.Still making em' like the did in 1958. Seventy1- I'll check tomorrow & get back Longhorn man- 4" drop Coils in rear Chevyholic- I'm really pleased- have to figure out front tire (or wheel setback) size though. Good news for us - It's not not really a LONG bed or SHORT bed. A Just right bed !. Spindles/Rotors are MASSIVE Go For It ! I just wanted a ' sleeper '. I'd say for $ 1K in parts ( includes master brake booster ) . It's just what the wife wanted- now I'm happy. Thanks everyone,.. jim
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Very cool..
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Too many trucks? Nah...
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SW Washington State
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Looks great, that's a nice clean truck. I'd love to do a similar drop on my '72 but it's heavy duty leafs in the rear.
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King of Rust
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 359
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
Same boat with the leafs,,, looks like a flip kit is the easiest/cheapest, but may or may not require a c-notch.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: White Rock Canada
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Re: First look: Dropped 3/4 ton
have been waiting awhile for a 3/4 ton drop. Tough sell on the Alaskan camper, beautifull unit. keep a post when you decide on the front tire size. Now I'm on my way for my 72 3/4 Sub. (one more item, bag assist for my rear coils) anyone?
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