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w00dst0ck · 10-12-2017, 06:08 PM

Thanks, I've got a '65 with full PB and bags. Doesn't ride nearly as good as I was hoping when I built it. It's on 35 series tires though, so you feel every grain of sand on the road.

I actually don't mind the leaf rear ends. I've owned everything from traverse leaf spring model a rat rods to new CTSV's and this truck rides closer to the top of that spectrum (the tall balloon tires really help)

Just not sold on a 4 link or bags yet for this build. And the front end is already pretty low. I need to measure it later this evening. I imagine some drop spindles (which would force me to buy bigger wheels) and a shackle + drop hanger might get me where I want while still maintaining the ride.

I have found a 2.5" c20 spindle, is that the same balljoints/tie rods as the c30? I would be a lot more comfortable with that drop due to the front end being heavy and low already.

10-12-2017, 06:08 PM	#14
w00dst0ck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 349	Re: Small drops on 3/4 - 1 tons? Thanks, I've got a '65 with full PB and bags. Doesn't ride nearly as good as I was hoping when I built it. It's on 35 series tires though, so you feel every grain of sand on the road. I actually don't mind the leaf rear ends. I've owned everything from traverse leaf spring model a rat rods to new CTSV's and this truck rides closer to the top of that spectrum (the tall balloon tires really help) Just not sold on a 4 link or bags yet for this build. And the front end is already pretty low. I need to measure it later this evening. I imagine some drop spindles (which would force me to buy bigger wheels) and a shackle + drop hanger might get me where I want while still maintaining the ride. I have found a 2.5" c20 spindle, is that the same balljoints/tie rods as the c30? I would be a lot more comfortable with that drop due to the front end being heavy and low already.