Mike 1951, do a search on this subject. I asked the question about a month back and had a lot of answers. Try dropped straight axle. The spring over can be done it takes some work but there is clearence. You need to play with the steering geometery to get it right but it worth 4"- 5" of drop.


~ Craig
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