Planning ahead.

[tsmith8]

I am just about to have my '58 Apache on the road for the first time. I purchased it last September and now that spring is here it is just about ready. I want t plan ahead for a project for next winter.

I am 33, so i want to enjoy the truck now and will most probably do a full restoration in later years. That being said i will most likely keep a stock "like" suspension for now and maybe do a full brand new rolling chassis later in life.

What i would like to do next winter is lower the truck down 3-5", install a power steering setup with a tilt column.

What would be my best option to achieve this??
Rear i would imagine should be an axel flip.
Front would be a dropped axel.
Both with new set of leafs.

Can i install a power steering setup with a dropped axel? if so suggestions?

Thanks for everyones input. This site is great to get info from people who have already been there and done that.

[Jemezcrusher]

For the cost of the drop and new springs all round, you may want to consider doing a MII front and what ever in the back. You may be happy enough with that set up to avoid a 15K (today's money) chassis replacement down the road.

[Foot Stomper]

Check this guy out!!!
No cutting of frame..just bolt in for up to a 7" front drop.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-pa...ationFlag=true

[mdpaulson1]

I went mustang ll and a ccp rear leaf kit. I had to change over to a new master cylinder and new brake lines, redo my steering. I'm happy with the results. If you want a staight axel check out Nostalgia Sid's dropped axels http://www.droppedaxles.com/
price is right for parts.
My rear leaf kit came from
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/...ks/5559RLK.htm
I got it on sale and rides much nicer then stock