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8t5Silverado · 03-29-2004, 02:57 PM

...well, at least the front.

I installed new balljoints, Western Chassis 1.5" coils, WC 2.5" spindles, and Doetch Tech shocks.

It rides great now.

I had to "adjust: the banjo fittings at the calipers. I hope it doesn't hurt anything.

Should I install longer brake lines and is there a fitting at the caliper that sits lower?

bigblock73 · 03-29-2004, 03:00 PM

Where are the pics man?

bigblock73 · 03-29-2004, 03:06 PM

You shouldn't have to replumb any brake lines or hoses...I didn't on mine.

Slonaker · 03-29-2004, 04:36 PM

I had to bend my lines to get everything to fit. I hated to do it, since they were new, but there was no getting around it. It wasn't a problem. I just bent them a little bit at a time until everything fit. It has been okay since December.

Oh, and welcome to the "I didn't get around to lowering the back yet" club.

I still have not had the time to install my 4" drop leaves on the rear. It doesn't look quite like this:

But it is close.

Slonaker

Tom · 03-29-2004, 05:38 PM

LoL I had a 4" rake on my 79 for a month or two until I finished dropping the front and rear

The brake lines are fine, I've had to do that to both of my trucks, no problems.

8t5Silverado · 03-29-2004, 08:06 PM

That looks close to mine as well...

These trucks look so sharp (especially sitting low or high, not so much in between, jk).

Actually, my brake line tore on one of the cotter pins on the upper balljoint, but it was just the rubber outer sheathing...I don't think I will trust it for long.

Now, I ordered a flip kit, changed my mind to a hanger (already have a shackle (not installed)), changed my mind again and ordered the flip kit.

Now I am worried it will be too low. At least with a flip kit I could raise it with shackle, but with a hanger/shackle combo, I can't really go lower (unless I removed some leaves).

03-29-2004, 02:57 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Dropped my truck finally... ...well, at least the front. I installed new balljoints, Western Chassis 1.5" coils, WC 2.5" spindles, and Doetch Tech shocks. It rides great now. I had to "adjust: the banjo fittings at the calipers. I hope it doesn't hurt anything. Should I install longer brake lines and is there a fitting at the caliper that sits lower? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-29-2004, 03:00 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Where are the pics man? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-29-2004, 03:06 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	You shouldn't have to replumb any brake lines or hoses...I didn't on mine. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-29-2004, 04:36 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I had to bend my lines to get everything to fit. I hated to do it, since they were new, but there was no getting around it. It wasn't a problem. I just bent them a little bit at a time until everything fit. It has been okay since December. Oh, and welcome to the "I didn't get around to lowering the back yet" club. I still have not had the time to install my 4" drop leaves on the rear. It doesn't look quite like this: But it is close. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

03-29-2004, 05:38 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,713	LoL I had a 4" rake on my 79 for a month or two until I finished dropping the front and rear The brake lines are fine, I've had to do that to both of my trucks, no problems. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

03-29-2004, 08:06 PM	#6
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	That looks close to mine as well... These trucks look so sharp (especially sitting low or high, not so much in between, jk). Actually, my brake line tore on one of the cotter pins on the upper balljoint, but it was just the rubber outer sheathing...I don't think I will trust it for long. Now, I ordered a flip kit, changed my mind to a hanger (already have a shackle (not installed)), changed my mind again and ordered the flip kit. Now I am worried it will be too low. At least with a flip kit I could raise it with shackle, but with a hanger/shackle combo, I can't really go lower (unless I removed some leaves). __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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