[CC69Rat]

The lowering stuff:

The back is easy. The cheapest way is to locate a 71-72 5 lug rear end. You can find them on CL for $150-$200 .. ready to go. Occasionally they'll come up on the parts board. you get the axles, drums, etc. Just unbolt the old, and bolt in the new. Viola, 5 lug.

The front is where it gets a little squirley. The 63-70 trucks use a different balljoint set and the tie rod ends are different (Keith will jump in here in a sec -- lolife99 where you at?) So you'll need what's known as 'Coversion' spindles. .. or you'll need to change over to 71-72 balljoints.

2.5" dropped spindles, Discs, hoses, etc.. I'd just do the whole ECE kit. For about $1500 shipped, you're all set. 5 lug front and rear, nothing more to get. IF you stay with the OE size disc brakes.

As far as track width, .. you might gain a little bit (.50" or so) but not 3".

Dig in man.. let's get this done.



Did you see the 'other' Keith's wheels on sale in the parts board? 18/20 5 lug Coys with tires for $1500. Might be worth checking into (?) But I'm not sure he wants to ship ..