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I read a thread recently here where someone was recommending *****************'s brackets and bags for the front of 73-87's.
Over this past weekend, I pulled out the springs that had 1 1/2 coils removed from them and replaced them with the stock ones that I received when I bought the truck from the previous owner last summer. The nice thing was that the cut springs dropped the front to a level I really liked except when I turned a corner. With the well tops cut out by the previous owner, it did pretty good but once I put the 454 in, I also put in new wells so I had to raise it up a couple inches so it won't rub under normal conditions, so bags seem like the best option. Problem is, the stock springs raised it nearly 5 inches in the front which puts it higher in the front than the rear. What to do??? thanks for your input... Kenny
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might ask about the raised front end in the suspension forum, go with drop spindles to fix the problem?
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05-29-2008, 04:46 AM | #3 |
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It already has 2 1/2 drop spindles in it.
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05-29-2008, 05:08 AM | #4 |
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Cut your stock springs for now. Rule of thumb: 1/2 coil = 1" of drop.
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I've always heard suicidedoors' brackets for bags were great, too.
http://www.*****************/67-87Ful...rtBrackets.php Hard to beat the price, if you're getting ready to bag the front.
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05-29-2008, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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I have them, they are good....
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I would fully recomend SD.com for anything. They know their stuff. I prefer to call in an order vs. over the web, but that is personal preference. They're usually real cool over the phone and will be happy answer any questions. ALTHOUGH, I wil say, every now and then I get this one b-hole on the phone that isn't so cool. They are about the cheapest you're going to find.
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I've always wondered, do you have to cut a little off the ends of the swaybar with bags or not?
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No, it work ok with out doing that..
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Cool deal, I may have to get myself some air suspension up front. I'm tired of replacing lower control arms...
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I've got those items as well. I am still getting all the pieces together for my air ride but they look good.
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got my brackets last week and bags should be here friday..they were on back order from suicidedoors also..call in to order for sure ,on the site it didnt say the bags were on backorder..Hey tvblazer did you cut your bottom cups at all.I heard taking a 1/2 in off wont hurt ..I need this thing as low as i can go ...and thanks for the sway bar answer i was woundering the same thing ...
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Alrightythen,
I'm convinced....how 'bout a parts list to get this system going? '87 SWB, 454, 700R4. Thanks Gang! Kenny
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Here is what I got,
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And more, now if you click on each pic to save, it will tell you what each one is... Hope this helps..
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Thanks ...Yes i have stock fender wells but will only be laying out when stopped and im on 18s not 20s if that will make a diff. i think i will cut them 1" what the hell haha...I can always cut the other half if i will work ..Still love your ride ..Gota do a new photoshop for you with the new wheels .
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I would also recommend the SD cups. I ran them last time and would run them again for sure.
As for cutting, don't just hack off some amount. Set the cup in the arm and see where it sits. You don't want it to sit below the arm itself. If the cup sticks up 1", then that's how much to cut. Some people have cut too much off and had the bag hit the arm (not good). Better to see the fit before cutting.
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I still have suspension to finsh, bucket seats to find and install, console and sealed flat black to put on this summer. Kenny
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are any of you guys having any problems laying out on stock arms? was thinking about this plate and cup combo. also what bags are you guys using?
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Air bags are firestone 2600.. Kenny, Thanks and I may seya later this summer, PM me before you come down and we can met up or something. Thanks, Trav
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Thanks! - Will do.
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how do you like the firestones?
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I'm going up on Friday to pick up parts... so bags all around this weekend!!! WooHooo! I'll post b4 and after when I'm done. Kenny
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