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| | | | Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 33 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2019 Posts: 33 | considering dropping the front and rear of the 49. don't want any drivability issues. will a 3 inch drop axel give me any driving issues? Is a 3inch too low for street driving? what all (parts) do I need for a 3 inch drop axel/ will everything bolt up? | | | | | 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 | Rad,
What size tires are you planning? You need to calculate your scrub line! I am running 215/75 R15 with a 4” drop in the front without issues. I miscalculated the scrub line because I was going to get bigger rims. Ops! If I blow a tire my axle is 1/2” off the ground. If tire comes off the rim, my axle will be on the ground. It looks good, but I wish I would have stayed at 3”.
Look up dropped axle.com. Sid is a good guy! He has lowering blocks for the back along with all U bolts, shims, etc. he can also redo kingpins, etc.
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,378 Crusty Old Sarge | | Crusty Old Sarge Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,378 | I also have a 4" drop axle from Sid on my 59'. With 15" wheels the 4" is really close to the ground, wish I had gone with a 3". Keep in mind that if you go to power steering you will need accommodate for the drop axle as well, caster, drag link and pitman arm. Good luck.
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