Reverse Eye Mono??
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Reverse Eye Mono??
How rough of a ride is the reverse eye mono set up? I'm not going to take my truck any where far nor will it be a daily driver. Just a toy to hit local car shows and play around on the weekends. Eventually looking to bag the truck. Just want to drop it about 4 inches or so this year. Got a lot of other things to buy for now....
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I think he's asking about the front? At any rate, read what Eaton has to say about mono's:
Mono-Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring
Mono-Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring
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I think he's asking about the front? At any rate, read what Eaton has to say about mono's:
Mono-Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring
Mono-Leaf Springs - EATON Detroit Spring
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Yeah I'm going to go with short and smooth kit from mid 50 I'm thinking. Might do drop axle in the front too? Not sure about if I'll need it or not? Like to get 4-5" Of drop total front and rear.
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I'd wait on the dropped axle to see how it comes out without it, then if you want it lower you can decide how much and send it to Sid to have him drop it. All you loose is some time swapping out the axle and waiting for it to come back from dropping. Sid is pretty quick/reasonable and does it right. I'd avoid the round tube assembled dropped axle.
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That's what I used along with a drop axle from Sid. Keep in mind that I don't have an engine in my truck yet.
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So the the down and forward and drag link would do my truck? Might not do the drop axle just yet? It's 8 week delay. Yours sits very nice. Wonder with the motor in if you'll have to drop your rear some more??
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And I agree...I'm a little worried that it won't sit right after the engine is in...but hopefully it doesn't drop it too much. If it does, I guess I'll just have to figure something out!
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I only saw the "Mean and Forward" kit which is lower than the "Short and Smooth" I"ll have to look into it further? You sure yours is Short and Smooth? I'll double check on that? Maybe I missed it?
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Does that make sense?
I was looking at their website, and I see what you mean, they don't seem to offer the "Down and Forward" springs as a stand alone product anymore? They used to. I bet you could call them and order just the springs.
Most, if not all, of Mid Fifty's springs are from Eaton Detroit Springs.
