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Old 06-25-2010, 02:32 AM   #51
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The latest upgrade to the '77 has been a complete static drop. Western Chassis flip kit in the rear (6"), Western Chassis 2.5" drop spindles and factory cut coil in the front (1.5 coils removed)...giving me approx 5.5/6 drop. All new Doetsch shocks on all four corners, upper/lower ball joint, inner/outer tie rod ends, new center sleeves, and sway bar bushings. I think I cut too much out of the coils, have some fender rub over medium size bumps...so might have to raise the front a little with new 2" drop coils, something I might putt off until spring. The rear was a PITA, half the bolts were siezed to the bushing sleeves, so I had the cut the bolts out. After all that, I found out I have a broken eyelet on one of the leafs...so new leafs were purchased. So much for the "low buck" approach...the budget was blown on this drop! Here is the only pic I have after the drop, I'll get some more soon and post them up.


Jeff I LOVE YOUR TRUCK

I don't mean to highjack your build thread but while still following the set up you've got, what would you guys recommend i do to lower the back end to level or at least just about level?
thanks for any help!

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Old 06-25-2010, 03:00 AM   #52
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try some 2 inch drop shackles
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:40 AM   #53
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Yup, shackles in back will lower/level it. Right now it has like a 5.5"/6" drop..it really needs to be about 5/8 IMO.

Thanks for the compliment.
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Old 06-26-2010, 03:39 AM   #54
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Man the stance on your truck is sweet lookin! nice work
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Old 06-27-2010, 09:21 AM   #55
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I like the way it's raked right now Jeff. ...Joe
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Old 06-27-2010, 02:47 PM   #56
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cool build man! the flat black hood is giving me an idea for my truck...
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Old 06-27-2010, 03:44 PM   #57
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Looks good. Coming along nicely!
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Old 06-28-2010, 10:04 AM   #58
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Looks cool man! I'm diggin the black hood and the drop.
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Old 09-07-2010, 04:52 PM   #59
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jeff you are my ultimate inspiration for these round eyes. round eyes are more classic and cool lookin IMO
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Old 09-10-2010, 04:58 PM   #60
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the back end needs to come down....too much rake!
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Old 09-10-2010, 05:33 PM   #61
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Isnt this for sale... wounder oif he sold it.. was on CL
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Old 09-11-2010, 07:56 PM   #62
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nice build truck looks sweetttttttttt
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Old 12-26-2010, 11:40 PM   #63
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Yes, truck was sold...it was for sale on here too.

It now lives life as a motorcycle repair shop truck.
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Old 12-27-2010, 09:55 AM   #64
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Hopefully the new owner will hop on here.
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