Project "Blown HD" my 6/8 drop/shortblock/heads/cam/blower/tranny install
#2724
update:
after going to the San Diego Auto Show I realized there is an area I have not paid enough attention too on the build, namely, "the stance"
for the rear:
I was able to procure some NOS 1500series Hotchkis 4" drop leaf springs which I will use in conjunction with a pair of Belltech 3" drop shackles. One very appealing aspect of this setup is combining the compliant ride with the inherit stability of a full multi-leaf pack.
For those who have used the Hotchkis drop springs how much actual drop did you realize? same question for 6403 Belltech drop shackles? I'm guessing I'll see somewhere between 5 and 6 inches.......thoughts.
for the front:
haven't got the parts yet but I'm thinking drop keys and drop spindles, hoping for 3.5 to 4 inches actual.....thoughts?
after going to the San Diego Auto Show I realized there is an area I have not paid enough attention too on the build, namely, "the stance"
for the rear:
I was able to procure some NOS 1500series Hotchkis 4" drop leaf springs which I will use in conjunction with a pair of Belltech 3" drop shackles. One very appealing aspect of this setup is combining the compliant ride with the inherit stability of a full multi-leaf pack.
For those who have used the Hotchkis drop springs how much actual drop did you realize? same question for 6403 Belltech drop shackles? I'm guessing I'll see somewhere between 5 and 6 inches.......thoughts.
for the front:
haven't got the parts yet but I'm thinking drop keys and drop spindles, hoping for 3.5 to 4 inches actual.....thoughts?
#2725
TECH Addict
iTrader: (7)
i put those leafs on my uncles ecsb. twice. the first set sagged about two inches after a couple of weeks. the second set sagged about a half inch and that was about it. pretty good ride though. they have been on there for about 2 years now and no problems. i dont remember how much total drop he got out of them though....
#2726
TECH Addict
iTrader: (7)
I think the Hotchkis leafs with the shackles will come in around 5" or so too; and I think it'd be a good compromise between the stock HD leafs and the 1/2 ton leafs.
I don't; however, think that you'd be able to fit those 48x21.5 earth mover size slicks under the rear with that much drop though
I don't; however, think that you'd be able to fit those 48x21.5 earth mover size slicks under the rear with that much drop though
#2727
TECH Resident
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ft.Lauderdale, FL
Posts: 879
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I had drop leafs in the back of my crew cab before. Didn't really like them much Grip. Swapped them out for a flip kit and notch and definetly like the stock leafs much better.
#2729
i put those leafs on my uncles ecsb. twice. the first set sagged about two inches after a couple of weeks. the second set sagged about a half inch and that was about it. pretty good ride though. they have been on there for about 2 years now and no problems. i dont remember how much total drop he got out of them though....
I think the Hotchkis leafs with the shackles will come in around 5" or so too; and I think it'd be a good compromise between the stock HD leafs and the 1/2 ton leafs.
I don't; however, think that you'd be able to fit those 48x21.5 earth mover size slicks under the rear with that much drop though
I don't; however, think that you'd be able to fit those 48x21.5 earth mover size slicks under the rear with that much drop though
BTW, those slicks SHOULD still fit, I'm curious to see what I'll be working with as well though
good info, thanks bro
#2730
no title here
iTrader: (8)
I have an HD as well that I was looking as dropping. Since you have the big wheels already the McGaughy's kit would work best but you have to run a 17 or bigger. So if you were looking to run some 16s at the track or whatever that would be a no go with their kit and the spindles. So instead I was looking at the DJM, it is lower control arms, shackles, and hangers. Just something to think about on the McGaughy's stuff, that is what is keeping me from ordering it right now because I wasnted to drop it, get it painted and then get the wheels. I also like the ability to run stock wheels and tires if I ever needed to