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BUXMAN66 · 06-11-2003, 01:28 AM

i'm pretty close to the point of dropping some jack down for some dropped coils and some tie rod ends ball joints,etc... was wondering if any of you guys got the coils from them and what was the ride like....is it a good product or not? they are only $69 a pair so it seems to be a good deal.....are they decent to deal w/??thanks for any replies.....

Alexis · 06-11-2003, 02:52 AM

The last tie someone showed me a AIM product it was broken..... I say go with ECE lowering springs and front-end rebuilt kit. Can't go wrong with them IMO

cheyenneman · 06-11-2003, 04:08 AM

I second that. Go with ECE and forget about it.

Frank_Zeller · 06-11-2003, 09:33 AM

http://www.truckn-store.com/default.asp

AIM link.

Would like to know too if there springs are correct.

They sell droped tubular a-arms too 259.00 for guy that dont want to convert to disc

GREEN70-72 · 06-11-2003, 09:53 AM

I have heard about AIM being crappy. When I lowered my truck, I had to find some 85 drop springs (crossmember swap). they had them for about 70$. Turned out to be about 100$ with shipping and handling. But I have had no problems with them.

gr8scott51 · 06-11-2003, 10:00 AM

I got my lowering kit (springs, shocks, panhard bar, shock relocators) from Early Classic Enterprises (www.earlyclassic.com). Excellent stuff. $500

My front end rebuild kit (ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, everything) came from Classic Performance (www.classicperform.com). Again, excellent parts and service. $250 or so.

Everything I've heard about AIM has been low quality, but I have had no personal dealings with them (because of their reputation).

Good luck, Scott

*Shane* · 06-11-2003, 10:27 AM

they make up for their cheap prices with Extremely Expensive shipping prices ... watch out ...

tripp · 06-11-2003, 10:51 PM

i've got drop spindles and springs from AIM all around on my 72 swb and my 72 suburban and i have had no problems so far. the prices were great. if you use spindles from AIM, you will need to change out the ball joints and tie rod ends because these spindles are for '73 and up. i don't know if paying a lot more for parts means you're getting quality or not. i'm pretty new to this stuff and i know that belltech, ECE, Chassis Tech, etc. have great quality stuff, but is the difference in quality worth the vast difference in the price? i don't know.

also, just as a side note, i looked at the 4" lowering coil springs for the rear of my suburban on the AIM site for $68. i called AIM and they told me that they didn't have a "heavy duty" spring especially designed for the suburban. i decided that i wanted a heavier duty springs for the weight of my suburban, so i found a member of this board that sells retail lowering products and he sold me a pair of "heavy duty" 4" lowering springs especially made for the suburban or panel truck for around $150. i thought, that's okay because i wanted something heavier duty. well, when the package arrived, these suckers were drop shipped straight from AIM!!! i was sick! all of the other parts i ordered were great, but i was sick paying $150 for a $68 spring. i've pm'd the member to make this right but have not heard from him. if he doesn't make this right in a couple of weeks, i'm going to broadcast his name so you can beware.

keep both eyes open, folks.

DR67 · 06-12-2003, 06:56 AM

Be sure to get shipping and handling price before you order, I thought their fees were excesive.

DR67

Hugger · 06-12-2003, 10:17 AM

I got everything from ECE.
Stan, is the Man!!
I got a solid deal, and he split the shipping (actual costs not inflated to make up the diference costs) with me.
Good people to do business with!

BUXMAN66 · 06-12-2003, 01:06 PM

this is exactly what i been thinking of when i've been doing my comparison shopping.yeah,and it is a sham how some of these places will jack up the price of shipping to off-set the price of thier product.thanks for the replies guy's and thanks also to alexis for the heads up 'bout the shipping charges,i'll definitely be checking on that.

Dropt72Shortbed · 06-12-2003, 01:24 PM

by the time you pay AIMs ridiculous shipping charges youll be better off from buying from one of the other reputable companys.

06-11-2003, 01:28 AM	#1
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	aim industries drop coils? i'm pretty close to the point of dropping some jack down for some dropped coils and some tie rod ends ball joints,etc... was wondering if any of you guys got the coils from them and what was the ride like....is it a good product or not? they are only $69 a pair so it seems to be a good deal.....are they decent to deal w/??thanks for any replies..... __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

06-11-2003, 09:33 AM	#4
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	http://www.truckn-store.com/default.asp AIM link. Would like to know too if there springs are correct. They sell droped tubular a-arms too 259.00 for guy that dont want to convert to disc __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas Last edited by Frank_Zeller; 06-11-2003 at 09:41 AM.

06-11-2003, 09:53 AM	#5
GREEN70-72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CRESTVIEW,FL,US Posts: 355	I have heard about AIM being crappy. When I lowered my truck, I had to find some 85 drop springs (crossmember swap). they had them for about 70$. Turned out to be about 100$ with shipping and handling. But I have had no problems with them. __________________ 70 SWB, 4/6" DROP,20X8 & 20X9.5. BOYD TIMELESS 5,93 BURB POWER SEATS, BILLET SPECIALTIES STEERING WHEELS. SOON TO BE VOTECH AND TBI POWERED. O YEA AND WAL-MART IS THE DEVIL!!!

06-11-2003, 10:00 AM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I got my lowering kit (springs, shocks, panhard bar, shock relocators) from Early Classic Enterprises (www.earlyclassic.com). Excellent stuff. $500 My front end rebuild kit (ball joints, tie rod ends, bushings, everything) came from Classic Performance (www.classicperform.com). Again, excellent parts and service. $250 or so. Everything I've heard about AIM has been low quality, but I have had no personal dealings with them (because of their reputation). Good luck, Scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

06-11-2003, 10:51 PM	#8
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	i've got drop spindles and springs from AIM all around on my 72 swb and my 72 suburban and i have had no problems so far. the prices were great. if you use spindles from AIM, you will need to change out the ball joints and tie rod ends because these spindles are for '73 and up. i don't know if paying a lot more for parts means you're getting quality or not. i'm pretty new to this stuff and i know that belltech, ECE, Chassis Tech, etc. have great quality stuff, but is the difference in quality worth the vast difference in the price? i don't know. also, just as a side note, i looked at the 4" lowering coil springs for the rear of my suburban on the AIM site for $68. i called AIM and they told me that they didn't have a "heavy duty" spring especially designed for the suburban. i decided that i wanted a heavier duty springs for the weight of my suburban, so i found a member of this board that sells retail lowering products and he sold me a pair of "heavy duty" 4" lowering springs especially made for the suburban or panel truck for around $150. i thought, that's okay because i wanted something heavier duty. well, when the package arrived, these suckers were drop shipped straight from AIM!!! i was sick! all of the other parts i ordered were great, but i was sick paying $150 for a $68 spring. i've pm'd the member to make this right but have not heard from him. if he doesn't make this right in a couple of weeks, i'm going to broadcast his name so you can beware. keep both eyes open, folks. __________________ 68 SWB Stepside 72 Cheyenne 20 72 SWB Fleetside 72 Suburban 72 2wd Blazer

06-11-2003, 02:52 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	The last tie someone showed me a AIM product it was broken..... I say go with ECE lowering springs and front-end rebuilt kit. Can't go wrong with them IMO

06-11-2003, 04:08 AM	#3
cheyenneman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Spokane WA. Posts: 53	I second that. Go with ECE and forget about it.

06-11-2003, 10:27 AM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	they make up for their cheap prices with Extremely Expensive shipping prices ... watch out ...

06-12-2003, 06:56 AM	#9
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	Be sure to get shipping and handling price before you order, I thought their fees were excesive. DR67 __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

06-12-2003, 10:17 AM	#10
Hugger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 137	I got everything from ECE. Stan, is the Man!! I got a solid deal, and he split the shipping (actual costs not inflated to make up the diference costs) with me. Good people to do business with! __________________ 72 LWB - Hugger Orange 350/350 3.73 Next; 335hp GM Crate

06-12-2003, 01:06 PM	#11
BUXMAN66 go bucks! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MIAMISBURG OHIO USA Posts: 803	this is exactly what i been thinking of when i've been doing my comparison shopping.yeah,and it is a sham how some of these places will jack up the price of shipping to off-set the price of thier product.thanks for the replies guy's and thanks also to alexis for the heads up 'bout the shipping charges,i'll definitely be checking on that. __________________ '68 swb 1/2t 350/350th '86 lngbd 3/4 TON parts getter '49 gmc 1/2 t 5 window 350/350th '96 gmc sonoma sle ext-cab. hey it's a 4cyl. 5 spd and good on gas y'know?

06-12-2003, 01:24 PM	#12
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	by the time you pay AIMs ridiculous shipping charges youll be better off from buying from one of the other reputable companys.



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