Performance Online POL ::anyone used this kit?

[thunder71]

i'm now in the market to convert to disc brakes with a 2 1/2" drop spindle & this looks like me but was wondering if anyone has used this kit

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...d-6-LUG-16671/

[halfcockedcustoms]

I am in the process of installing that kit on my truck now,,should get it done this weekend..I am really happy with it so far...

[protrash64]

I just installed the 'conversion' kit on my '66. It uses original balljoints and tie rods as I felt mine were in decent condition. It's basically the same kit, however.

It fit, went together well, and was shipped quickly. It came with all parts needed. No complaints what so ever.

[blackmopar]

man thats a nice looking kit - thats where i want to be too - im trying to figure out if its even worth trying to find a Donor 73-87 truck and do the swap but i figure any donor i get ill need to go through that front end with a compelte bushing replacement anyway - along with getting aftermarket spindles it seems $$ wise itd be a wash

although that still leaves M/C, Booster, and Lines to procure..........

Im guessing either way the whole conversion is gonna be around $1000, yea?

[protrash64]

blackmopar: Depends on the kit you get; 5-lug verses 6, powerbooster or not. I went with manual brakes and I believe the conversion kit is cheaper as it does not replace the tie rods/balljoints. If you need these items, the kit may be a bargain.

Also have to figure in brake lines/fittings/fluid and cleaning if you're so inclined to do so.(Cleaning, that is!)

[blackmopar]

good points - i have some deciding to do - dont wanna hijack Thunder here any longer though - sounds like the POL kits are worthy though, eh?

[thunder71]

hey hijack all you want
just wanted some feedback on this & sounds good so far...anyone else have this?

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Hey Thunder, I don't have anything to add about the kit except; have you checked on shipping yet?
I see you live just south of me, and I know from experience that shipping charges from west to east are a lot more than east to west. I have no idea why. And that's a pretty heavy box.
I bought from Brothers (in CA) once without even thinking about the shipping. My mistake, but when I questioned them about it they told me about the W>E shipping issue. At first I didn't believe it, but I confirmed with UPS that it's true.

[thunder71]

yep shipping is $119.95......just placed order so i will see how it does, got the kit in the link to rebuild the front while i got it apart with the 6 lugs so i can use my wheels which are 15 x 7 slots...this picture is with the 3" drop springs from CPP which is just not enuff for me...
this is how it looks with the 3/5 drop springs installed...

this picutre is before the drop springs with tall tires...

[blackmopar]

sweet dude - my truck sits pretty much the way yours does with the cpp drop so im def intersted to see the after shots with the POL kit - good luck and post pics soon!

[gimmy 64]

ECE kit has everyting you need front brake lines ,master cylender and even brake line to the rear of the truck for not much more

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by blackmopar

sweet dude - my truck sits pretty much the way yours does with the cpp drop so im def intersted to see the after shots with the POL kit - good luck and post pics soon!

thunder71's fender to tire gap will be gone with the spindles (I'm assuming the 2.5'' drop). I dont know if you'll be able to use the 3'' coils.

Here is mine with a 1'' shorter coil minus 1 coil cut. 235/70/15's

[thunder71]

why do you say i might not be able to use the 3" drop coils? i am running 235-70-15" tires...yes the kit is 2 1/2" drop spindles...i'm looking for a little rake in the stance...

Originally Posted by protrash64

thunder71's fender to tire gap will be gone with the spindles (I'm assuming the 2.5'' drop). I dont know if you'll be able to use the 3'' coils.

Here is mine with a 1'' shorter coil minus 1 coil cut. 235/70/15's

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by thunder71

why do you say i might not be able to use the 3" drop coils? i am running 235-70-15" tires...yes the kit is 2 1/2" drop spindles...i'm looking for a little rake in the stance...

I guess I didnt type out a complete thought........yes, you can use the coils; I have the same set-up on my shortbed 2.5'' spindle+3'' coil for drop. The problem potentially could be the tire/wheel fitment in the front. Unless you get the high $$ modular spindles the standard drop spindles push the stance out wider in front. My combo pictured above has the tire right above the fender lip with the Rally's having 4.25'' backspace. You will be an inch lower; there is no doubt it will look kicka$$() but you may not be able to turn or if you turn and drive into a rising slope you may peel your fender lip out.

Again, it depends on the backspace and wheel tire combo.

[thunder71]

i just went out & checked the distance now & with a straight edge on the outside of the tire to the most inner side of the fender where the roll is is 1"... so your saying the dropped spindle will move the tire outwards? i hope not much...

[halfcockedcustoms]

I finally got the rotors on last night,,,,This is how it sits with the POL kit and 2 inch coils with one coil cut and no engine,,sorry for the cellphone pics

[Rich 5150 69]

ECE will tell you that the dropped spindles/disc brake will move your hub center line out 3/4 inch per side....

[thunder71]

wow 3/4" that's alot
halfcocked,did yours move out that much? is your wheel going to clear the fender with a motor installed? looks good like it is..

[halfcockedcustoms]

Originally Posted by thunder71

wow 3/4" that's alot
halfcocked,did yours move out that much? is your wheel going to clear the fender with a motor installed? looks good like it is..

to tell the truth,,,I dont really know if it did or not,,and it seems like the tires will clear,,,here is a before pic to compare the 2

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by halfcockedcustoms

I finally got the rotors on last night,,,,This is how it sits with the POL kit and 2 inch coils with one coil cut and no engine,,sorry for the cellphone pics

A 2" drop coil with 1 full coil cut will equal a 4" drop coil.

I would install your 3" drop coils and see where it sets.
You can always run a shorter tire.

[lolife99]

thunder71,... by the way,... you have a cool truck!

[RollinKaos]

I want to see how you come out after the install. I too have the 3/5 CPP drop and want to go with 2 1/2 " drop spindles. I am running 235/75 15 on my ride right now but will most likely be running 15x 8 rallys with 235/60 15 up front and 275/60 15 out back. The stance on my truck does not seem as low in the rear as yours Thunder, maybe because she is a long bed. I have talked with a lot of people about the brake conversion as mentioned most kits move your wheel anywhere from 3/4 to 1 inch wider

[thunder71]

i will take some pictures of this install & see how it all works out then i want to do my 66 long stepper

[thunder71]

got my parts friday & will start install...super fast shipping from cali to NC...

[thunder71]

got it installed & this is the after pictures....i likey