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#28090 11/08/2004 8:03 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 17 | I am having a hard time deciding which one to go with for the front end of my 50 chevy. I am thinking of using the dropped axle that is made by classic performance products. Mainly because I already bought new stock leaf springs. Is anyone using this set-up?
No offense, I personaly don't want to use a sub-frame or ifs kit for my ride. Can you guys share your views with me on this subject. Is one better than the other, pro's v.s. con's.
Joe
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#28091 11/08/2004 11:10 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | My view is to leave it the stock height. Put in the new springs & rebuild the steering as needed. It will look & drive better. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#28092 11/26/2004 1:41 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 32 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 32 | I have both the dropped axle and mono leafs on the front of my 54. Nice and low. | | |
#28093 11/26/2004 4:55 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 96 Member | | Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 96 | Any photo's would be appreciated. A few of us would like to see the results. | | |
#28094 11/26/2004 9:05 PM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 466 | On my 50 GMC Suburban, I'm thinking all stock with the exception of Monoleaf springs. I'm guessing I'll get about 2" drop. I too would like to see some after pictures.
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#28095 11/27/2004 7:20 PM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | Look at the photos in Patrick's catalog of his lowered 53 with the solid front axle. Looks good. | | |
#28096 11/28/2004 1:18 AM | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 104 | I ordered mono leafs for my 51,3100 from patricks,I don't think he carries them any more,patrick shipped my his new front end kit for my 51. The kit consisted of new front springs four leafs each and new shackles and bushings and lowering blocks and u-bolts for the rear. This set up lowered the truck by about two inches,I'm happy with the look and the improved ride. old navy 51............... | | |
#28097 11/28/2004 2:39 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 84 | Hey 54 for me- Did you use the cpp front axle and if so can you send me some photo's and explain to me what you did to put it in. I also have a 54 1/2 ton- and might decide to buy that kit-or did you go to mor-drop in oakland- I went there last year to help my friend buy his 4 inch drop- the place was great a ton of droped axles laying on tables ready to install. Thanks | | |
#28098 11/30/2004 2:57 AM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 32 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 32 | I have the dropped axle from CPP and the mono leafs I bought years ago from Durant. Combined I think I have about a 6 inch drop on the front. I have pictures but I dont know how to post them. | | |
#28099 11/30/2004 12:31 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | | | |
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