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ImpalaSS · 04-06-2001, 10:02 PM

wondering if putting lowering blocks ALL AROUND on the 56 would be a bad idea? (on the front leaf spring front end to) what about doing a axle flip on all four coroners? (need cheap ways to lower!)
thanks

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BadAzz70PU · 04-09-2001, 12:01 PM

I dont know about the front, but the axle flip for the back is a cheap way to get a good 6" drop. Thats what I did on mine. Total cost, $38. I made the frame notch kit out of some scrap metal from a local grinding shop and only had to purchase spring perches and U-bolts. I got a friend order them from his mopar dealership. Worked out well and came out cheap, just make sure there is nothing that will interfere, like exaust. I had to cut my exaust off in front of the axle when I first did it until I could get new tubing bent. Good luck. Hope someone else can help you out with the front.

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*Randy70C-10* · 04-16-2001, 08:35 AM

If you do that on the front, don't forget about the scrubb-line (will your truck still roll if you get a flat tire, or will the front axle dig into the pavement). Just depends on how thick the lowering blocks in the front are.

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04-06-2001, 10:02 PM	#1
ImpalaSS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	lowering blocks? wondering if putting lowering blocks ALL AROUND on the 56 would be a bad idea? (on the front leaf spring front end to) what about doing a axle flip on all four coroners? (need cheap ways to lower!) thanks ------------------ www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside deluxe cab 327 air 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

04-09-2001, 12:01 PM	#2
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	I dont know about the front, but the axle flip for the back is a cheap way to get a good 6" drop. Thats what I did on mine. Total cost, $38. I made the frame notch kit out of some scrap metal from a local grinding shop and only had to purchase spring perches and U-bolts. I got a friend order them from his mopar dealership. Worked out well and came out cheap, just make sure there is nothing that will interfere, like exaust. I had to cut my exaust off in front of the axle when I first did it until I could get new tubing bent. Good luck. Hope someone else can help you out with the front. ------------------ 1970 C10 LWB -Worked 350 -Dropped -Tangier Orange Paint Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

04-16-2001, 08:35 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	If you do that on the front, don't forget about the scrubb-line (will your truck still roll if you get a flat tire, or will the front axle dig into the pavement). Just depends on how thick the lowering blocks in the front are. ------------------ Randy 70 C-10 SWB Stepside 47 Chevy Fleetline 30 Model A Coupe 87 Harley Sportster Self Propelled Lawn Mower Built in USA!!!!



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