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nvrdone · 07-24-2021, 06:38 PM

I wouldnt remove leaves or heat the springs to lower the front end. As 48 shows that messes with clearance between the chassis and bump stops. Plus your steering goes all wonky. I did it and regretted it immediatly. I then used a 3" dropped axle from Nostalga Sid -droppedaxles.com. 3" seems to be the lowest with out messing with your scrub line. check out Sid's web site. Lots of good info.

07-24-2021, 06:38 PM	#3
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,425	Re: Static spring drop on my 55? I wouldnt remove leaves or heat the springs to lower the front end. As 48 shows that messes with clearance between the chassis and bump stops. Plus your steering goes all wonky. I did it and regretted it immediatly. I then used a 3" dropped axle from Nostalga Sid -droppedaxles.com. 3" seems to be the lowest with out messing with your scrub line. check out Sid's web site. Lots of good info. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!