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Old 08-15-2008, 11:09 AM   #1
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Mild drop for '72

My stock springs are shot. Figure I'll do a mild drop while I'm at it. I just want to decrease the wheel well gap. How low can I go before messing with a c-notch, panhard bar, or drive shaft angle? I'm thinking about just some drop springs (coils front and back).

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Old 08-15-2008, 03:03 PM   #2
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Re: Mild drop for '72

2/4 maybe. With not wanting to upgrade to a super trac bar, you won't be able to go with a 5" or 6" rear drop.

Be sure to check out Early Classic Enterprises, they offer some great parts and excellent service. I'm planning on running their 4/6 kit on my '72. You will hear nothing but praise about them on the board.

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Old 08-15-2008, 04:47 PM   #3
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Re: Mild drop for '72

Cool.. I wouldn't be totally opposed to the track bar. Mainly just have no desire to do a c-notch.

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Old 08-16-2008, 11:04 PM   #4
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Re: Mild drop for '72

With a 4/6 you would not be required to install a c-notch, as there will be enough travel with the different bump stops that are included in the kit. This is one reason why I plan on running a 4/6 kit on my truck, and the fact that ECE has such a complete kit ready to go, no guess work involved. And, if you run into a problem just call them up!

They really know their stuff!

For any other parts you might need, also check out Classic Parts of America. They are located about a mile from the All Truck Nat's show coming up at Riverside. They will have any replacement part you might need.
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Old 08-21-2008, 01:17 AM   #5
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Re: Mild drop for '72

Lowering the springs would be great Got lowered my springs for less than a month ago and it changed the entire handling of my car. I just hate the loose fender lip to the top of the wheel. Lowering springs will actually boost performance look.

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