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« on: January 20, 2010, 09:12:28 PM » |
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I got my 17/9 snowflake wheels.   now I want to lower the car. I'm going with 2" drop spindles in the front. but how do I lower the rear? blocks  or de-spring the leafs? I have new leafs for it. and need a tire size that wont stick out of the car. |
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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2010, 02:38:00 AM » |
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You can buy lowered rear springs, contact one of our sponsors here Davd at Pro-Touring_Fbody. http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/He is a aftermarket suspension Guru be sure to tell him ya are a member here also. |
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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2010, 10:07:34 AM » |
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Yeah, Id go with new springs (sorry since you already have new springs, but you can probably re-sell them). There are lots of companies that make springs with different degrees of drop.
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« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2010, 04:23:29 PM » |
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I agree, talk to Dave before buying anything . He'll help ya out. You'll have a better handling car than drops/blocks and avoid drivability issues.
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« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2010, 05:35:58 AM » |
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2010, 05:24:18 PM » |
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I think its nice though Im a bit ol' school and actually prefer leaf springs, but I know alot of people will recommend differently. Looks like they could kill you in price on options though.
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Mike
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2010, 05:58:49 PM » |
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what about an air ride system? where would you hide the pump? and how make a kit?
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« Reply #7 on: February 07, 2010, 02:41:56 AM » |
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An air ride system is what Id go with if money were no object, unfortunately Ive never experienced a "money is no object" moment in my life, lol. I guess you're more of a purist type if you're worried about hiding the tank and pump? Me personally just mounting it in the trunk is fine by me. Im not really sure of the size but maybe hanging it from the underside of the package shelf in the trunk? That would'nt be too noticeable at first glance. No more then those 17" wheels  |
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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2010, 11:37:27 AM » |
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So what's the progress update on this story? I did'nt miss it somewhere did I?
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Mike
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4SPEED
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« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2010, 12:56:47 PM » |
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you said it in you last post. (purist) so I'm going to restore my 15x7 and use the 225/70's. I like the look of mods wile keeping a some what stock appearance. but I feel there aren't enough birds going back the same way they came. My 77 will be a cloned SE , but it will be so correct you'll need the phs or look at the build sheet to tell it's not. it is how ever a 77 W72 #'s hard top, auto trans, standard trim, hood bird delete. the clone will be a Y82 Special Edition with the Hurst t-top roof. here is where I'm at with it  |
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« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2010, 07:50:21 PM » |
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I have to say Im a bit disappointed, though Im sure the purists will be happy. So I guess the wheels are available at a drastically reduced price???  |
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Mike
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« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2010, 08:16:58 PM » |
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I have to say Im a bit disappointed, though Im sure the purists will be happy. So I guess the wheels are available at a drastically reduced price??? no, might put them on my 79. if I can get the rear end to come down some more. still to high. I dont like new springs. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2010, 12:15:30 AM » |
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Darn...had to try though, right?
You know you buy springs with any different rate dont ya? Just because they're new does'nt mean a stiff bouncy ride.
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