Hey,
Ive got a 1970 Half ton pickup that's pretty much my hobby truck. Ive been wanting to do a mild suspension drop for some time but unsure how to proceed. In the most recent *** catalog I found 2 inch drop front springs but I've heard that when you attempt to drop an I beam front end with springs it causes serious tire wear and tire lean. The only other way I know to drop the truck is to use the front end out of an old mercury, but it results in about a 7 inch drop. Please e-mail with any ideas at Crin09715(No Email Addresses In Posts!), thanks

 

They are right a spring drop on an I-beam front end does cause excessive tire wear. But, a merc front end swap is not your only other option. About 3 or 4 suspension manufacturer make drop deams for this era of truck. DCM suspension is one I know of for sure. There are a couple more out there. I wouldn't recomend using the "Dream Beam" drop beams if you are going to use it to haul anything. They don't hold up as well, from what I have heard. Dropped I-Beams are made, I just can't remember a name. Try www.justIbeams.com I think that shoudl get you something. Just airbags.com will get you to the site and let you search from there if above doesn't.


Scotty

 

If you're close to Tulsa I can show you a set of DJM dream beams we just put on our project...

 

Im in cushing but have a few friends around tulsa in school and such so im up there some. Ill get a hold of you next time I go
Jarod

 

Cool, maybe I'll have the frame cut down for the short bed too!

 

What's the project you are cutting the frame on. I might be able to find you a frame for CHEAP that you wouldn't have to cut. OH by the way. I just bought the new issue of custom classic truck and there is a buisness in OKC that makes beds for trucks. I havent checked out the website but it sounds really cool

 

Got a '66 long bed we're turning tino a short step-side