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| | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 71 | What is the simplest way to lower the rear suspension on a 53 3100? I understand one option is to install blocks under the axle but who sells these kits? What about altering the shackles? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 | You can use front shackles on the rear and gain an inch,+ -.
Also you can remove some of the leaves and gain some,depending on which leaves you remove. And, you can make the blocks yourself, just buy the 2"x whatever, 2",3",or 4" tubing and cut it for the spacers. Youll have to get new U-bolts also. Yes, you can use the hollow tubing, theres no weight on it. Ive done it that way a few times. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 71 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 71 | Thanks Marty:
Who sells the long U-bolts you used? I don't want to lower it so much the bolts drag ground when the tire goes flat!
Dan | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | You can try Tractor Supply.... Northern Tool... or just about any place that carries trailer supplies. I've even seen them in Advance Auto Parts.
You can always cut the U-bolts down to length. No problem. I had to cut 1 1/2" off my U-bolts today. Good luck. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 348 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 348 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 769 | Look for a local spring shop, they can make the U-bolts for you. | | |
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