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Old 07-02-2019, 09:05 AM   #63
cornerstone
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Re: EagleChief's 1971 Build Thread

Pretty cool you can blast at work! In regard to lowering the truck, there is always the free way. I ran around on heated springs for a few years and had zero problems. I used a torch, and carefully watched the amount of drop as the springs got hot. I alternated the heat on both sides of each spring to try and reduce total collapse of one side on the spring. I did the rear first, checking to make sure it was level before I went to the front. Obviously this isn’t the best way, but it rode the same, the alignment didn’t change, and I suddenly liked the way the truck looked. And it was free. I only lowered my truck 3 in the front and 4 in the back. I did mention free, right? No “finance manager” involved
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1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.
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