Another lowered truck/disc conversion ?

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:41 pm

If I decide to use a 73-77 to do the conversion if I buy aftermarket I-beams I will have to buy them for a 73-77 or what? I'm just trying to figure out what is going to be the best option and not run around in a circle. So break this down Barney style so I don't screw up. Thanks in advance!!!

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:47 pm

Yes, I have a 76 PS/disk front end on mine, I have to order beams for the 76.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 3:54 pm

That is what I was thinking, but I just wanted to ask before I done it. I still can't decide what is easier a used setup and replace all the old parts or a new set up and just bolt it on.

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:11 pm

If the PO of my truck hadn't already done the front on mine I would have bought the whole unit from a juckyard and had the new beams, kingpins, and bushings put on and just put em on at one time.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:22 pm

I was just looking at DJm susp and thinking of doing a 3/4 kit with the i-beams and a conversion off of a later model. Too many decisions to choose from. Those beams are awful pricey, but it sure would look good.

SmokeyBear · Post by **SmokeyBear** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:26 am

You don't have to buy the whole kit all you need is the beams and new kingpins.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:32 am

SmokeyBear wrote:You don't have to buy the whole kit all you need is the beams and new kingpins.

Yeah I just read the pm and I can lower the rear with different options. Thanks.

layedout72 · Post by **layedout72** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:18 pm

is there a way to get a bit more drop than just the 3 or 4 inches u get from beams? Can ou get the same weight spring but shorter? What is the max you can go before cambering a good bit?

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:30 pm

From what Smokey Bear has told me and I have read the beams give you 3 inches and you can get up to 2 inches out of cutting the coils before you get teh camber isssue.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:30 pm

From what Smokey Bear has told me and I have read the beams give you 3 inches and you can get up to 2 inches out of cutting the coils before you get teh camber isssue.