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Apr 2, 2011 | 07:53 PM

tjdad62

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Column drops

Hey guys and gals,
I'm curious what you all have used for your column drops. Looks like the most popular one is the 4.5 inch drop. I have a tilt column out of a 75 E150 and am wondering what drop to use. Thanks for the inputs in advance.

Apr 2, 2011 | 08:14 PM

sdetweil

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I have a 4in drop in my 55.

The bigger the drop, the closer the wheel is to you, and a little less leg space when getting in and out. Tilt columns can help a little.

Sam

Apr 2, 2011 | 10:04 PM

carnut122

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4.5 inches for me.

Apr 3, 2011 | 09:50 PM

BACAGrizz

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From: Moore (or less), OK.

2.5" drop with a Flaming River column.

Apr 5, 2011 | 11:19 PM

tjdad62

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4.5 inches for me.

Do you have a picture?

Apr 5, 2011 | 11:19 PM

tjdad62

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2.5" drop with a Flaming River column.

Wow, just 2.5? Do you have a picture of it installed?

Apr 5, 2011 | 11:34 PM

BACAGrizz

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Why yes, I do.

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Apr 6, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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This one is a 4.5" drop from Billet.

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Apr 6, 2011 | 06:42 PM

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tjdad62

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This one is a 4.5" drop from Billet.

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Thanks for the picture. By the way I like the compact gas tank you used. What did it come off of?

Apr 6, 2011 | 06:43 PM

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My design. Milled by Joe Harris in Tucson.

Very slick!

Apr 7, 2011 | 08:03 AM

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The gas tank came out of a 1980 mid year Jeep Comanche. Others that are running a solid axle have used the Mustang tank.

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