Unique Lowering Method - Flipped Front Axle
Post Fiend
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From: Glendale Arizona
Originally Posted by Dragmatic
Why is it that my truck sits just about as low now as some of these that are lowered and it hasn't been touched?
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Dragmatic
Why is it that my truck sits just about as low now as some of these that are lowered and it hasn't been touched?
Unless they are really really low (like a few inches off the ground or less), I generally don't notice the height. Weirdness...
4th Gear
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The original y-blocks in these trucks (at least in mine..), has the oil pump pretty far back in the corner of the engine, not near the axle at all... Also, because the y-block already has such a deep skirt, notching the oil pan shouldn't be a big deal.
The way I see it, if one were willing to do the work, this method could be a viable option.
What would need to be done:
- Weld steel plates (probably 3/8"?) beneath axle.
- Notch frame about an inch or two. Box it in for strength.
- Notch the oil pan.
I think the work may outweigh the cost of dropping it any other ways. Plus, this gets you a good 6" drop, while a $400 dropped axle could get you half of that. And IFS is in the thousands...
Either way, I'll be very interested to read Steve's response to my questions. Especially about any safety issues...
The way I see it, if one were willing to do the work, this method could be a viable option.
What would need to be done:
- Weld steel plates (probably 3/8"?) beneath axle.
- Notch frame about an inch or two. Box it in for strength.
- Notch the oil pan.
I think the work may outweigh the cost of dropping it any other ways. Plus, this gets you a good 6" drop, while a $400 dropped axle could get you half of that. And IFS is in the thousands...
Either way, I'll be very interested to read Steve's response to my questions. Especially about any safety issues...
Tuned
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From: Wallyworld, VT
You could always use bolts with no washers instead of the u-bolts and have shackle plates underneath so the nuts can be at the bottom, you would regain 3/4" to 1" of travel space, with carriage bolts you get even more.
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Tuned
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But, what do I know??
Your truck, your money. But, please, do like most rat rodders - drive the truck onto a hidden nearby trailer after the show.
Tuned
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From: Wallyworld, VT
He says he's been driving it for years, I bet dollars to doughnuts he has a hole in that plate to sit over the bead. I for one have no interest in lowering my truck one iota, not would I do it this way if I did but when I saw the picture I figured the he could gain some space. And yes people are simply crazy for whatever reason…
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