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01-08-2011, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: longview,wa
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
Have you checked bell tech? I have one in my truck and it works good.
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01-08-2011, 02:20 AM
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 Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Modesto, Ca
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
I did just that. Welded on new saddles with dropped spring shackles from ECE. Done-ski.....
Oh, I think DJM Suspension might have flip kits....... Last edited by 5150.4.67; 01-08-2011 at 03:01 AM. |
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01-08-2011, 02:52 AM
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Location: Modesto, Ca
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
Yup, DJM has em. Part# FK1012
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01-08-2011, 01:58 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
A true 67-72 kit would be the easist 'no modification' approach. A 73-87 kit would prob work w/some slight grinding on the 'U'/flip saddles so they fit within the OE leaf mounts (IIRC, the 71-72 leafs were 2.25" w, the 73-87's are 2.5" w).
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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01-08-2011, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The Bay, CA
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
AWESOME! thanks for the feed back! I will check into these options. As far as pinion angle. what should that be?
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01-08-2011, 04:00 PM
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. Last edited by SCOTI; 01-08-2011 at 04:02 PM. |
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01-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Modesto, Ca
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Re: `71 leaf lowering.... HELP!
The angle between the engine and rear end should be the same (and opposite) for general purposes.
For instance 3 degrees between trans and driveshaft, and -3 degrees between driveshaft and rear end at ride height. Use shims to alter angle. Make sure they are 2.25 in's wide, not 2.5. CPP should have shims, maybe even Summit. You will need an angle finder as well. Jay Last edited by 5150.4.67; 01-08-2011 at 04:21 PM. |
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