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Location: Humble, TX
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Yeah, I got a flip-kit for the rear (the kit said 5", but you never know). I'm thinking about getting a shackle replacement for the extra couple of inches I'm gonna be looking for. I'm sure a c-notch is in order, as well. As far as the front, I was thinking about getting a set of 2" lower springs, but do you think cutting off a coil will do the same thing?
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
My buddy said that as long as I don't mount the rims/tires I can exchange them. What size tire do you guys recommend? I'm new to this, so any help you guys can provide will be greatly appreciated...as always.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
I am going to be putting drop spindles on my '76 Blazer this weekend and am replacing the coil springs that are on it now with new Moog coil springs. But, I will be starting out by cutting a round off of the coil spring before I install them
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Is the ride quality affected by cutting a coil, as oppose to a new set of drop springs?
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Not if you are cutting a new set of replacement coil springs. If you are cutting the original springs, it won't really change the ride quality that the o.e. spring is providing now. But considering the o.e. springs age, it is a great idea to replace them with the drop spring or a new cut factory style spring IMO.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Good luck with your install this weekend. I think I'll just buy some new drop springs. What type of shocks are you guys running for your lowered trucks?
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
I got these when they were only $70
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-G726/
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
thanks, tucking the tread on 27" tire is where its all at
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
So was this project ever completed i would really like some follow up pictures since I will be installing drop spindles soon.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
On these old trucks it could be several things. Your going to have to measure carefully and eliminate things as you go. It could be tweaked frame, weak springs, etc.
All I know for sure is the truck looks sweet. If you get the urge to part with it, look me up.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Sweet looking truck man. I had the same problem and it end up being body bushings. Lmk if you need help with anything bro. I live by jfk and beltway.
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I crawled up under there tonight and so far I noticed one of the body mounts on the passenger side is about a 1/4" shorter than the other side. So, I'm pretty sure it's going to be a combination of things and the body mounts may just be one part of it. For those of us who are good with angles, we all know that 1/4" of an inch at the pivot point could potentially be a larger angle at the open end of the angle. So, maybe this 1/4" is all it is (it's a stretch, but give it to me). Anyway, I'll get up under there this weekend and check this all out....updates to come. Last edited by HumbleChevyBuddy; 09-09-2010 at 10:28 PM. |
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
^LOL^ yea that will work. Nice looking truck bro! love steppers
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Ok, so as you all can see from the pic I posted above, there is no upper core support bushing. This explained my "gangsta lean". While I was removing the old bushing, it seems like the bolt and sleeve are stuck together. My question is this, does the bolt screw into that sleeve? Or is it just a metal sleeve like the ones that come in the new bushing kit? I tried hammering the bolt up and it would not budge....I even used a BFH. I even tried to use a jack to jack just the bolt up, but still nothing. It almost looks like the bolt, washer, and sleeve are all rusted together...or it could just be that it screws into it. I'm just not sure.
In the meantime, I put the new upper bushing in place to mock everything up. I also noticed something else while I was doing that. The center of the bushing does not fit perfectly into the hole on the frame bracket. I'm assuming it has to fit directly into the hole so it seats properly. The good thing is that after I mocked it up, I measured and we're about a 1/4" higher now on the passenger side than on the driver's side. But this might be because the bushing didn't "seat" properly into the frame bracket. I still haven't replaced the other bushings, just mocked up the passenger side core support mounts to see if this was my issue. I'm wondering now if maybe the bolt being off-center may be causing the body not to be centered properly and possibly causing what appears to be a wheel spacing issue. Can someone give me some advice and pointers on this? Also, do I have to remove the bumper to get to those core support bushing bolts? I ran out of time and need to run over to the hardware store for some new bolts, so I'll have to finish this up over the weekend....dang |
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Same thing happened to me when I was doing bodywork, but instead of the bushings the whole rad cradle was rotted out and caused the front end to sag. Just wondering if you can run stock 15 inch rims with a 3 inch drop spindle. Looks great and keep the pics comin.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Ok, well I'm back, once again, with good news and bad news. The good news is that installing new body mount bushings fixed my "gansta lean" I was having. It was crazy what I found under there. The passenger core support bushing was completely gone on top of the frame. Also, there was no bolt or lower bushing on the passenger rear cab mount, so I was only riding on the upper bushing on the passenger side from the front cab mount. I had to cut the passenger core support bolt, since it was so rusted into the bushing sleeve. I had asked on a separate post what size the core support bolts are. Just so everyone is aware, I tried using 1/2" X 12 X 4" and they were too long. I didn't want to go back to the hardware store again, so I just used a spacer above the core support. I'm going back to the hardware store today to get some shorter ones. I'm pretty sure a pair of 1/2" X 12 X 3" will probably work.
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
I may be wrong, but it looks like the sway bar is still hooked up when you trying to split the ball joints? Its seemed easier without that insalled?
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
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I have a feeling I should start a new thread. I jumped from my spindle issue to my body alignment issues and now to frame damage. Sorry guys! |
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Re: Drop Spindle install issue...suggestions needed
Ok i couldnt tell, just call it a build thread..
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