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8t5Silverado · 03-12-2004, 10:19 PM

Well, I have been himming and hawing for a while now about what to do first. If you've seen my truck, you know that there are many places to start.

Anyway, I figure safety should be my first concern...so I got a Ramjet crate motor. (just kidding)

I needed balljoints. So I figured while I have that apart, I had better get my springs and drop spindles. And while I am dropping the front, I had better drop the rear.

It will be a week or so before I get all of the parts. In that time, I will probably talk myself into getting a complete poly bushing set, etc.

TIMSPEED · 03-13-2004, 08:59 AM

What exactly did you get??

8t5Silverado · 03-13-2004, 12:34 PM

Western Chassis 2.5 spindles, 1.5 coils, and a rear hanger since I already have some new shackles.

I am going to order some Doetch Techs and get some balljoints this weekend.

I chickened out on the flip kit. I am afraid it will be too low since my springs are sagging in the rear about 1 to 1.5 inches. I didn't want the front to sit higher than the rear, and if it doesn't look right, I can always change it back and do a flip kit later.

Now I am pondering whether or not I should get the Prothane poly bushing kit from Summit and do it all at once, since it will be apart.

03-12-2004, 10:19 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Just Ordered My Parts Well, I have been himming and hawing for a while now about what to do first. If you've seen my truck, you know that there are many places to start. Anyway, I figure safety should be my first concern...so I got a Ramjet crate motor. (just kidding) I needed balljoints. So I figured while I have that apart, I had better get my springs and drop spindles. And while I am dropping the front, I had better drop the rear. It will be a week or so before I get all of the parts. In that time, I will probably talk myself into getting a complete poly bushing set, etc. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-13-2004, 08:59 AM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	What exactly did you get?? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-13-2004, 12:34 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Western Chassis 2.5 spindles, 1.5 coils, and a rear hanger since I already have some new shackles. I am going to order some Doetch Techs and get some balljoints this weekend. I chickened out on the flip kit. I am afraid it will be too low since my springs are sagging in the rear about 1 to 1.5 inches. I didn't want the front to sit higher than the rear, and if it doesn't look right, I can always change it back and do a flip kit later. Now I am pondering whether or not I should get the Prothane poly bushing kit from Summit and do it all at once, since it will be apart. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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