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05-13-2008, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Tinker, OK
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4/5 Drop on my 76
Im looking to do a 4/5 drop on my 76. I plan on using drop spindles + springs in the front and a either a set of lowering leaf springs in the rear, or a filp kit. I want to stay away from 3" drop spindles so I dont have to grind away on things. Does anybody know of a 2" drop spindle? This is my DD, and I still plan to throw a few things in the bed every now and then. Would a new set of leaf springs be better or should I go with the flip kit? Does anybody have pics of a 4/5 drop using leaf springs? DOOCE
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05-13-2008, 03:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
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Re: 4/5 Drop on my 76
nobody makes 2" drop spindles, Western Chassis makes 2.5" spindles, as well as 1.5" drop coils. I would go that route, it will work without having to mod your LCA's.
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05-13-2008, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Re: 4/5 Drop on my 76
I have WC 2.5" drop spindles. They have been on my ruck for several years with no problems.
I have a set of the WC 4" drop leaves on the back of mine. They do lower the carrying capacity of the truck, but have caused me no problems. I would say that, if you plan to carry heavy loads, the flip kit (which uses your stock springs) is probably the better bet. I think the drop springs ride better than my stock ones did, and I don't carry any really heavy loads, so they work fine for me. I tow a small bass boat with no problems.  More pics available (stock and lowered) in my gallery: http://www.slonaker.net/gallery/thum...album=3&page=1 Slonaker |
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