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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 38 | I have a 59 Chevy apache 3100 and want a better stance. After making my rounds at local shows and asking many Apache owners how they achieved their low stance, I ran across a guy who mentioned de-arching. My questions are:
1) How low can this method get my apache?
2) Pros?
3) Cons?
I do want to get my apache as stock as possible. I do not wan to add a camaro front clip or ifs.
Thanks,
MJV | | | | | Joined: May 2012 Posts: 19 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2012 Posts: 19 | You can lower it by de-arching, as you suggested. But I have no experience with that.
Other methods people have tried are to flip the springs and run them upside down, or remove some leaves from the stack so you get more sag.
My '59 Apache came with leaves removed and the frame would crash the axles over the most minor of bumps. I actually use the truck, so this was no good.
I finally bought some Posie springs for it. They claim to be about 3" lower than stock. Truck now has nice balance between looking good (low) and actually being useful.
Jason
Last edited by JasonMcElroy; 09/12/2014 5:13 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,232 | looked at www.droppedaxle.com. You should be able to bend front axle to lower it easily. | | |
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