08-17-2008, 12:34 PM | #1 |
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How much drop?
How much of a drop in the rear does it take to get the axle to the frame? I am going to oreder rear springs for my 65 but I don't want to get to short of spring and be on the stops but then again I don't want it up in the air. I want the axle at the bottom of the frame at ride height. I will be putting a suicide doors bolt on notch on for clearence. I also have 2" blocks on the rear so I was thinking 4" springs for a total of 6" drop.
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08-17-2008, 11:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: How much drop?
6" Springs + 2" Blocks should get you where you want to be. The suicidedoors notch will not work- you will need one designed for the contoured frame. CPP, ART and McGaughy's offer bolt-ins for your frame.
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08-18-2008, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: How much drop?
Ok and I also realized I can only go about 1" lower before I hit the bed floor so I am undecided if I'm going to take the time to raise the bed floor or what. Thanks
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08-19-2008, 06:56 PM | #4 |
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Re: How much drop?
So 8" of total drop for the rear will set me where it is at now on the bumps with half trimmed?
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08-20-2008, 05:40 PM | #5 |
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Re: How much drop?
I would start with the 6" drop springs and tweak it from there using blocks to suit your taste.
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