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11-04-2001, 08:10 PM
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Lowering Help
Lowering a 81 1/2t scottsdale.Already decided to go with dropped spindles in the front.What are my options for lowering the rear.I have never lowered a leaf spring rear.
This drop is for funtion,not looks.In other words,need to have it lower for easier access!! Thanks for any advise,Mike ------------------ 69 lwb c-10 400/400 70 lwb c-10 250/3pd
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11-04-2001, 08:34 PM
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how low you gonna go? you could flip the rear for about 5"s of drop or lowering shackles, or blocks, or droped leafs
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11-04-2001, 08:52 PM
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What I want is probably a little rake,I would guess a 4 in. drop.What is the most cost effective way to get it?I still want to haul stuff.
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11-05-2001, 08:33 AM
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Buy a shackle/hanger kit from Bell Tech. I think it cost me about $100 when I bought mine a couple years ago. This will not affect your ride and is fairly easy to install. You cannot put in blocks, all 73-87's have the axle mounted below the springs, therefore if you put in blocks you will be actually raising the vehicle.
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11-05-2001, 08:19 PM
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Thanks for the help guys!!!!!!!
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11-09-2001, 07:33 PM
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Where can I get some cheap drop spindles
for a 85 chevy truck The lowest price I have seen was $212 a pair I realy dont want to pay a lot Also some one told me that I could drop it by fliping the spindles upside down and swaping sides - Whats up wit that? -- I never herd that before -- |
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