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SanitysBane · 06-27-2004, 02:47 PM

All right i think im finally ready to lower ol' red. im thinking a drop with a 4/5. my question is this, any of y'all got any favorite ways or companies? Out back im going to do a custom built flip kit(cutting the spring perches off and then rewelding them on the bottom), and getting a shackel. as for the front, hash it out here! i don't really have any prefrence on how. just that its already lowered about 2 inches in front due to the big block transplant. So what works with with y'all? droped A-arms, springs or spindles, and what shocks to get out back as well.

8t5Silverado · 06-27-2004, 10:03 PM

Drop spindles allow you to do a drop without any camber or alignment issues, plus they are cheaper than A-arms.

If you go that route, PM me, cause I've got some "new" Western Chassis spindles that I am looking to get rid of (installed in late March, only driven on the weekends here and there).

2.5" drop, work with stock rally wheels

SanitysBane · 06-28-2004, 01:14 AM

PM sent

TIMSPEED · 06-28-2004, 07:20 AM

If you want the front in the weeds, you'll need at LEAST 4" of drop.

hotrodhomi · 06-28-2004, 11:42 AM

If you do a flip in the rear, I would also get a "C" noch out back for more clearance.

SanitysBane · 06-28-2004, 12:23 PM

yes im going to make the C noch as well...at this rate i doubt i will ever get red running again.

SanitysBane · 06-28-2004, 05:21 PM

i've heard that spindles cause A arm's to brake were the ball joint goes into, also i have the light duty brakes, what would it take to get a set for the 1 1/4 brakes to work?

06-27-2004, 02:47 PM	#1
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	time to make weeds eat bumper All right i think im finally ready to lower ol' red. im thinking a drop with a 4/5. my question is this, any of y'all got any favorite ways or companies? Out back im going to do a custom built flip kit(cutting the spring perches off and then rewelding them on the bottom), and getting a shackel. as for the front, hash it out here! i don't really have any prefrence on how. just that its already lowered about 2 inches in front due to the big block transplant. So what works with with y'all? droped A-arms, springs or spindles, and what shocks to get out back as well. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-27-2004, 10:03 PM	#2
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Drop spindles allow you to do a drop without any camber or alignment issues, plus they are cheaper than A-arms. If you go that route, PM me, cause I've got some "new" Western Chassis spindles that I am looking to get rid of (installed in late March, only driven on the weekends here and there). 2.5" drop, work with stock rally wheels __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-28-2004, 01:14 AM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	PM sent __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-28-2004, 07:20 AM	#4
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	If you want the front in the weeds, you'll need at LEAST 4" of drop. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

06-28-2004, 12:23 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	yes im going to make the C noch as well...at this rate i doubt i will ever get red running again. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

06-28-2004, 11:42 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	If you do a flip in the rear, I would also get a "C" noch out back for more clearance.

06-28-2004, 05:21 PM	#7
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i've heard that spindles cause A arm's to brake were the ball joint goes into, also i have the light duty brakes, what would it take to get a set for the 1 1/4 brakes to work? __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer



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