The Oil Soup Posted July 6, 2013 Report Posted July 6, 2013 Hey guys, I have a b4b am considering putting a dropped axle in (Sid's). Does anyone have experience with this and perhaps other issues (clearance, steering etc). Thanks, Gary Quote
pflaming Posted July 6, 2013 Report Posted July 6, 2013 (edited) Question: What would dropped axle do that taking out a leaf or two wouldn't? I took out a leaf, changed nothing else, got a lower stance and a softer ride. Below: What does subscribing mean? Edited July 7, 2013 by pflaming Quote
The Oil Soup Posted July 7, 2013 Author Report Posted July 7, 2013 The dropped axle would lower the stance 3'' and not affect suspension travel. I would still have the option of removing a leaf to soften the ride and lower the truck further. Quote
1952B3b23 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Posted July 7, 2013 I've wondered the same thing because i was thinking of doing this to my '52 at one point. I decided i will put the suspension back together in its original form and then if i want it lowered i'll remove a leaf or two from the springs like "pflaming" described. Did you ask Sid if he knew about any problems you may encounter? I wonder if you would need tie rod end lowering blocks, it looks like he sells the ones for Fords but not Dodges. -Chris Quote
The Oil Soup Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Posted July 8, 2013 I emailed Sid and he had the axle for the dodge but wasn't sure if the blocks (he did have them) would be needed. Quote
1952B3b23 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Posted July 8, 2013 I emailed Sid and he had the axle for the dodge but wasn't sure if the blocks (he did have them) would be needed. I guess worst case would be you get the dropped axle and go to assemble and need the blocks, if he has them then it shouldnt be a big deal to install. I havent seen any threads on this on here lately so you may be blazing the trail. Good luck Quote
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