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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:24 PM
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Lowering a 1965 E-series Pickup

Hello everyone, new guy here. I have a 1965 Econoline pickup and want to drop it 2 to 3 inches. Any ideas would be great, Thank you, Craig
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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well craig, it has been done about anyway you can think of. i have seen heated springs, [not a good idea,] moving the axels to the top of the springs, [okay but it realy drops it!] new lowering or dearched springs, [my personal favorite], shortend shackle's, [bout as bad as heated springs], and a few others i am sure i have forgotten.
how ever you do it, make sure it is safe! and be sure and watch your clearances at both ends.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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If you move the axle to the top, how is it then fastened to the leaf springs? Can I weld new brackets to the front and rear axles on the bottom side? I think I like the idea of using lowering springs, Where and how much, if you know, Thanks
 
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