06-04-2010, 05:25 PM | #1 |
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How low can I go
I want to drop my 71 long bed as low as I can go with just coils and I dont want to notch the frame or get drop spindles, but I want to be able to get an aligment and I dont want the frame to smack the axle. So what do you guys think. Thanks... Mark
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06-04-2010, 05:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: How low can I go
I think you can get away with a 3/5 drop, but you would need a new panhard bar and possibly need a C-notch.
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06-04-2010, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: How low can I go
4/6 all day long no notch needed, you will have to get an adjustable panhard bar...
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06-05-2010, 12:28 AM | #4 |
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Re: How low can I go
I always heard that 5" or more in back and you need a notch, yours never hits the frame? Did you have to get rid of the bumpstop?
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06-05-2010, 12:53 AM | #5 |
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Re: How low can I go
Yo Big Al, is that what your rig is running on? If so whats the manufacture on the springs? I need details please. Thanks... Mark
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06-05-2010, 12:54 AM | #6 |
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Re: How low can I go
Mine sits about like his (Not sure on exact drop) But it hits frame if i have anything in the back or if i hit a really big bump..
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06-05-2010, 01:03 AM | #7 |
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Re: How low can I go
so whats your set up T/C
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06-05-2010, 02:12 AM | #8 |
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Re: How low can I go
hy coils in front like 4" in the back colis to same size or some blocks and chenge track bar
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Mark, I went with the kit from ECE "Early classics" 4/6....
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06-05-2010, 08:26 AM | #10 | |
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Re: How low can I go
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No notch needed. The 4/6 or lower will require drop spindles up front.
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06-05-2010, 09:31 AM | #11 |
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Re: How low can I go
Not sure it was done before i got the truck... I will be going lower though in the far future for now i am just going to re do the front cause i think all they did was heat the springs and i want it to ride a little better.. C Notch and bags wil come some day..
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06-05-2010, 10:57 AM | #12 |
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Re: How low can I go
I would do at least drop spindles in the front so you can keep some front end geometry in it, and still have some travel left in it. I just did the drop spindles from Early Classic, and they were an easy bolt in,with no problems. Very quality pieces! Good luck
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06-06-2010, 09:26 AM | #13 |
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Re: How low can I go
Thanks for the replys. I never had this much trouble trying to figure out what parts to order before...Mark
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