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![]() ![]() Current stance ![]() Looking to slam my burb as low as possible for the least amount of money without sacraficing the geometry of the spindles. I do have drums on this 70. trying to take a break from the bodywork for a little bit/gain some motivation for wrapping it up sooner than later... Looking for some thoughts/ideas.... Thought one just cut springs and see what happens, lol thought 2, lowering springs for 2" in front and back(I would gain a little rake) thought 3/ sprindles and springs all around for a more serious drop... ![]() Please share you're opinions/experience/pics here, either way I am replacing the shocks(please show me some links for shocks/ companies for the springs/spindles) If I can get spindles/shocks/ springs on the cheap I would be in heaven. Just trying to see what my options are from your experiences what companies/packages work well. I should mention that the goal of this rig is a cool hot-rod on the cheap/ rat rod budget trying to pull off a 10-ft hot rod- A mickey mouse rod ![]() BTW, I have searched but have not found any specific links for packages and hope this thread will help for new guys in the future as well. Thank you in advance for you're help here. Anthony Zarco ![]() Last edited by el_guapo; 02-23-2011 at 07:32 PM. |
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
4 air bags on each conrner with schrader valves under 300 then add spindles later
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
baggs make me nervous man.... i'd like to drive on the highway without the worry of a leak/ haven't really researched this however....
any links to these parts? install? Thanks,Anthony |
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
If your truck still has the original springs, you're dealing with weak springs (at best) that may not allow for equal lowering even if the cuts are identical. In my opinion, your desire to retain the proper steering geometry, is counter to the idea of cutting your coils. Doesn't mean it can't be done, but it is my opinion...and the reason I went with ECE spindles.
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
Spindles are the best way to go up front, but.....you can get 2 -2 1/2" on a cut coil up front (1 full ring), & run a 2" block rear. That is about the cheepest route to go, & should not cause you any issues
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
Here is a 1970 Burb I just got it has a 3in/4in spring drop
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
Hey tim where's you get the springs from?
Crazy L, where do you find the spindles for a burb with drums? And the 2"block? Thanks a ton,Anthony |
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
Part of this problem is where to go for the parts as well guys, again/Thank you.Anthony
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
They came from Brothers Truck Parts
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
You don't. No one makes drop spindles for drum brakes.
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Re: How low can I go on the cheap?
Do a disc brake swap from a squarebody, grab the swaybar mc and prop valve too, then get some spindles when $ comes, till then cut the front coils 1 round
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