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Jul 24, 2005 | 07:31 PM

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Lowering 62 Rear End

Today I started to lower my rear end.I'm going to flip the axles.
I have 5 main springs and 3 over loads.Any advice on which springs to remove for a smooth ride?
62 F100, s/box
4.6 with auto
IFS THANKS Larry

Jul 24, 2005 | 09:06 PM

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I dumped the overloads on mine installed new U bolts and what a differance in ride. It is a lot smoother and quiter.

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Jul 25, 2005 | 04:25 PM

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lose the overload springs and flip it. are you c-notching? how low are you going?
I did the flip and c-notch I sit real low but the ride is worth it to me.

Jul 25, 2005 | 10:29 PM

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Thanks for the info,I may have to "C" it. I have a crown vic K member so with any luck it will set about the height of a crown vic. thanks again Larry

Jul 25, 2005 | 10:51 PM

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c-notch

check my gallery my 64 has volare front fliped rear c-notched and boxed I like the way it sits low but not uncomfortable she cruises real good.

Jul 26, 2005 | 05:18 AM

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Robert,can you get some pictuers of the rear springs and the C notch.My first time doing this.What about the shocks,do you know what was used? I assume they must be shorter than stock.What a great steering wheel.I'll be looking for something like yours.Know where any F100 SABER jets are parked? A really sweet truck. Thanks Larry

Jul 26, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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I have some pics of my c-notch in my flairside gallery. Not the same truck but you get the picture. I just welded a new perch on the underside of the axle, you can buy them at most hot rod shops. and cut the old one off. then unhooked one side of each leaf spring and slid the axle in over top. Make sure you mount the new perch to give the same pinion angle as the old. I replaced my ubolts and made them a little longer in case I want to add blocks and go lower.

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Jul 26, 2005 | 09:34 PM

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Robert, nice job,great notch really clean,nice pipes I really like the tips.Thanks for posting the pic,it will be a great help. Larry

Jul 27, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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Sorry, my albums were hidden by admin. Here is the pic.

Jul 27, 2005 | 09:12 PM

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66mercman,Thank You for the picture it will be a great help when I start cutting.I see you have 4 projects,if you get a chance I would like to see your finished trucks.I get most of my ideas from the Pro's.I printed the pic out. Thanks Again Larry

Jul 29, 2005 | 03:41 PM

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62 red truck,
I flipped the rear axle on mine and did the C-notch a liitle different. Pics in my gallery. May give you another option. Good luck and keep us posted

Jul 29, 2005 | 09:20 PM

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Steve,thanks for the pic,Great Truck.I do like the flip and "C".I printed your pic.Will be used when I start cutting.I can only hope mine comes out as nice.
THANKS AGAIN Larry