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jermasaurus · 03-01-2005, 03:34 AM

The 3" spindles went very smooth, but the rear was the biggest pain. As most know, those shackle bolts will not come out without damage. Well, I couldn't get them out with an air chisel, so I had to do the flip kit a little different. I removed the axles and backing plates(so the axle could slip in between the frame and springs), and kind of worked the axle up above the leaf springs like that. It worked out pretty good. I couldnt attach the before pic because the file was too big, but it is on my homepage.

8t5Silverado · 03-01-2005, 10:01 AM

Get some PB Blaster...it loosens anything rusted and seized.

I shoot it on the night before I plan on wrenching and hit it some more the day of. Works great.

MylilBowTie · 03-01-2005, 10:13 AM

If you ever get a chance to get some Koil, it makes wd40 look like water. As with anything like that you cant just spray it and 30 seconds later remove it. I will spray them down for about 4-5 days with driving around some to help loosen it up by the movement of the leafs. Then if it doesnt come off time for the chizel or torch.

Drop looks pretty good.

PRUNEDA · 03-01-2005, 08:49 PM

Looks good, what else do you have planned for it?

tootallrodder · 03-01-2005, 10:27 PM

Years ago when I was tearing down my 36 Ford I used Kroil on bolts that had never been apart since the car was originally assembled. The Kroil worked wonders. no broken or stripped bolts. I swear by the stuff.

phantom dually · 03-01-2005, 11:33 PM

Lookin good man!!

jermasaurus · 03-02-2005, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

Looks good, what else do you have planned for it?

I definately want to get rid of that bumper and the hitch. Probably end up getting a roll pan. I am sort of looking for a good rebuildable 350 if a deal comes by while i still have money.
But at the moment I am probably gonna level it out with another inch off the front.

TIMSPEED · 03-02-2005, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermasaurus

I definately want to get rid of that bumper and the hitch. Probably end up getting a roll pan. I am sort of looking for a good rebuildable 350 if a deal comes by while i still have money.
But at the moment I am probably gonna level it out with another inch off the front.

Good deal! That's exactly what I did...take it from me, since you done the spindle, don't bother with a spring, just get bags in the front, that way, you can go as low as you want, or as high as you need. Bags are like $200, Springs are $100..trust me, bag the front.
Looks good!

jermasaurus · 03-02-2005, 08:32 PM

Bags sound good, I might look in to it in the near future.

This old guy at work was telling me how they used to stop at the gas station and fill their air shocks to lift the cars.

**N2TRUX** · 03-02-2005, 08:48 PM

Dude your truck looks really good. The pic looks like crap though....

boxrodz · 03-02-2005, 11:11 PM

Jerm-
Good job on the drop. Another inch in the front would probably help. I can't tell by your picture, but do you have any problems with tire rub (on the fender lip)? 'Looks' like another inch drop in front may cause some rubbing. Regardless, looking good.

jpaitala · 03-03-2005, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jermasaurus

The 3" spindles went very smooth, but the rear was the biggest pain. As most know, those shackle bolts will not come out without damage. Well, I couldn't get them out with an air chisel, so I had to do the flip kit a little different. I removed the axles and backing plates(so the axle could slip in between the frame and springs), and kind of worked the axle up above the leaf springs like that. It worked out pretty good. I couldnt attach the before pic because the file was too big, but it is on my homepage.

Looks real cool...

What size tires and rims you have?

jermasaurus · 03-03-2005, 02:57 AM

Thanks everyone. The picture looks bad because all I had was my phone.

The Tires are 275/60/15 all around. I was a little nervous about clearance, even though I did measure. But the wheels clear lock to lock. I even tried a few sharp turns to make sure they didnt rub through the suspension travel with them turned. For a better picture click my name and check the homepage.

jermasaurus · 03-03-2005, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

Jerm-
Good job on the drop. Another inch in the front would probably help. I can't tell by your picture, but do you have any problems with tire rub (on the fender lip)? 'Looks' like another inch drop in front may cause some rubbing. Regardless, looking good.

Thanks.
There is no rubbing with the fender lip, however, if I go lower I am thinking the wheels may not tuck inside the fenders (in Front). I may be wrong though, but I will find out soon.

03-01-2005, 03:34 AM	#1
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	My Truck is Finally Dropped The 3" spindles went very smooth, but the rear was the biggest pain. As most know, those shackle bolts will not come out without damage. Well, I couldn't get them out with an air chisel, so I had to do the flip kit a little different. I removed the axles and backing plates(so the axle could slip in between the frame and springs), and kind of worked the axle up above the leaf springs like that. It worked out pretty good. I couldnt attach the before pic because the file was too big, but it is on my homepage. Attached Images

03-01-2005, 10:01 AM	#2
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Get some PB Blaster...it loosens anything rusted and seized. I shoot it on the night before I plan on wrenching and hit it some more the day of. Works great. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-01-2005, 10:13 AM	#3
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	If you ever get a chance to get some Koil, it makes wd40 look like water. As with anything like that you cant just spray it and 30 seconds later remove it. I will spray them down for about 4-5 days with driving around some to help loosen it up by the movement of the leafs. Then if it doesnt come off time for the chizel or torch. Drop looks pretty good. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-01-2005, 11:33 PM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Lookin good man!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

03-02-2005, 11:11 PM	#11
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Jerm- Good job on the drop. Another inch in the front would probably help. I can't tell by your picture, but do you have any problems with tire rub (on the fender lip)? 'Looks' like another inch drop in front may cause some rubbing. Regardless, looking good. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-01-2005, 08:49 PM	#4
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Looks good, what else do you have planned for it?

03-01-2005, 10:27 PM	#5
tootallrodder Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2	Years ago when I was tearing down my 36 Ford I used Kroil on bolts that had never been apart since the car was originally assembled. The Kroil worked wonders. no broken or stripped bolts. I swear by the stuff.

03-02-2005, 08:32 PM	#9
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	Bags sound good, I might look in to it in the near future. This old guy at work was telling me how they used to stop at the gas station and fill their air shocks to lift the cars.

03-02-2005, 08:48 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Dude your truck looks really good. The pic looks like crap though....

03-03-2005, 02:57 AM	#13
jermasaurus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Lenox, IL Posts: 442	Thanks everyone. The picture looks bad because all I had was my phone. The Tires are 275/60/15 all around. I was a little nervous about clearance, even though I did measure. But the wheels clear lock to lock. I even tried a few sharp turns to make sure they didnt rub through the suspension travel with them turned. For a better picture click my name and check the homepage.

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