Jim Dille wrote:
>
> Bob -
> Couple things I learned when doing my '93 with Belltech stuff (3"F/2"R):
> 1) If you are changing the front springs, be sure to remove the shock
> BEFORE trying to take the spring out. The spring will bind with the
> shock still in there and give you all sorts of grief (I had to cut
> mine out).
>
> 2) Get a set of Mr. Gasket coil spacers (they look like donuts and fit
> right in the coils) and stick 'em in the front. Shorter aftermarket
> coils don't seem to be stiff enuf to prevent bottoming and these
> things work without raising the nose back up.
>
> 3) If you are using lowered spindles (and I hope you are), the factory
> 15x6" wheels will rub the ball joints at full steering lock. You'll
> need wheels to accomodate this (16+" diam, or a 15" with different
> backspacing)
>
> 4) Get the front end aligned ASAP, as the toe-in will be off by about
> a mile. Warning: Not all shops can do a lowered truck because the
> truck can't clear the rack in the shop. Try to find a shop with a pit.
>
> 5) Get a pair of Wayfarers and some fuzzy dice!
>
> G'luck!
> - Jim
> Cincinnati, OH
>
> ---bnich@bellatlantic.net wrote:
> >
> > Michael Z-Sykes wrote:
> > >
> > > >>>ike, Thanx for your input, I ordered the Western Chassis 2/4
> today.<<
> > >
> > > good call! I think the Western kit has the adjustable rear
> set-up... that is
> > > awesome. Did you get the premeium kit? that one comes with Eibach
> > > springs.. nice kit...
> > > no prob. Hate to see someone make the AIM mistake =)
> > >
> > > -mike d.In case anyone gives a sh#t!
> > The rear part of my kit came UPS today :) The A-Arms were on back
> order
> > though :( I called and they said I should have em by Fri Fed-X at
> > no extra charge. If so, I'll get the stuff installed on Fri/Sat. I
> can't
> > wait! Anyone have any tips? Todd, Lance? Thanx Bob
> >
>
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Jim, Thanks for the tips. I have a 98 so I'm using A frames and dropped
rear hangers and shackle mounts. But...... I'm gettin the dice tonight!
Thanks Bob
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