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03-20-2006 03:39 PM #1
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51 f1 leafs on bottom?
ok i have a 51 f1 and want to lower it jsut that little bit, and i know i can flip the axles on to the top of the leafs, the back souldnt be a problem for mounting, but what could i do for a mounting plate for the front axle and leafs?
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03-22-2006 12:45 PM #2
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Changing the springs from on top to below the axel will lower it more than a little. It will lower it the thickness of the axel plus spring. Around 5".
You will have to make a new plate to weld to the bottom of the axel. You probably should remove some of the springs to soften the ride. I have not done this(I always go w/a IFS),but there is noting wrong w/your approach. Hopefully some one that has done this will step forward.Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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03-29-2006 11:55 AM #3
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THIS COMPANY HAS DROPED SPRINGS OR AXELS . THEY HAVE A LOT OF COOL PARTS FOR YOUR 51.http://www.classicperform.com/
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