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| | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | Just curious what it takes to drop an apache 4" up front and 6" in the rear? It's torsion bar. Do I just crank away until it sits how I like and cut bump stops? I know I can get springs for the rear. Just curious. Thanks guys.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | I lowered a 1968 Valiant by adjusting the torsion bars.Re-alignment was needed after | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 566 | you may want to call this guy. dropped axels by Sid
"As I lay rubber down the street, I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide, please dear God protect my sweet ride." -Amen 56 Chevy 3100 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 |
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Nostalgia Sids is a Oklahoma based company with a great reputation for service.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | While Sids does excellent work, it's not the solution here, as the truck being asked about is a torsion bar IFS.
Lowering the front, I would advise against simply turning the bars down. While it will work, it will also alter the spring rate, making it too soft to support the weight of the truck. A better solution to lower it without drop spindles would be to re-clock the bars in relation to the control arms. That way, you get the ride height that you want without sacrificing spring ride, handling, and ride quality.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | Are there any crossmember swaps that will work? I've heard of mid 70's working with just holes needed to be drilled. Any truth to this? I'm looking to swap a crossmember and use the disc brakes, booster and power steering.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,596 | Yes, 73-87 front suspension bolts right up. I've never done it, but a guy I know has done this to his truck and put a lot of reliable miles on it. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | Thanks guys for all the input
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