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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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What else do I need to complete my drop?

I ordered the 2 in belltech drop spindles for the front and western chassis front hangers and shim kit for the rear. I already have 2 or 3inch drop shackles. Is there anything else I should get?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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shocks of some sort.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:47 AM
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shorter endlinks..... shocks for sure, you got the shims... i cant think of anything off the top of my head right now... oh yea, alignment..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Where do i get endlinks, not exactly sure what they are?
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Also any recommendations on shocks with this setup?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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If you have not changed front springs The dropped spindles (we need pics of these) should not change shock travel or sway bar locations.
The rear is going to need at least shock extenders and shorter sway links to bring the bar as close to level as you can get. I just drilled new holes higher up on the frame rail. mine may not be as low in the back as yours (Hotchkis rear springs)
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by OH-MAN
If you have not changed front springs The dropped spindles (we need pics of these) should not change shock travel or sway bar locations.
The rear is going to need at least shock extenders and shorter sway links to bring the bar as close to level as you can get. I just drilled new holes higher up on the frame rail. mine may not be as low in the back as yours (Hotchkis rear springs)
any recommendations on where i can get the shock extenders or shorter sway links?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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any recommendations on where i can get the shock extenders or shorter sway links?
http://www.est1946.com/index.asp?Pag...ROD&ProdID=311

looks like they don't have the shock extenders anymore. you may call and ask.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by brain bypass
http://www.est1946.com/index.asp?Pag...ROD&ProdID=311

looks like they don't have the shock extenders anymore. you may call and ask.
So i can just use those endlinks instead of the shock extenders and replace the stock endlinks?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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So Cal used to carry the shock extenders.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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So Cal used to carry the shock extenders.
Used to?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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do i need both endlinks and shock extenders or one or the other. is one better than the other?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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endlinks for sure both front and rear

Shock extenders or shorter shocks out back.

Don't forget the bumpstops also. Either replace or trim them.

Bob
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Get some QA-1's
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedin Bob
endlinks for sure both front and rear

Shock extenders or shorter shocks out back.

Don't forget the bumpstops also. Either replace or trim them.

Bob

I just called socal the said they only make the rear endlinks. who sells the front?
i order the endlinks, shock extenders (socal still sells them!), and shorter bump stops

now i just need to order some new shocks. I am thinking maybe the rousch bilsteins because of the issues I heard with the qa-1 plus i doubt i will ever use the adjustability of them.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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There are really no issues with the QA-1's. The issues are with users. They turn too many clicks on them and they break. I mean you really have to crank on them too, to go past the first click or past the 12th one. They are awesome for drag strip and road racing.
 
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