My 57 GMC daily driver now has 6 lug disks from a mid 70's GM 4x4 on the front
and a dual chamber master cylinder. Stops great. My truck had optional 8 leaf
front springs. I removed the #3 and #6 leaves (counting from the top) and
brought the front bumper down almost 2".
MOR-DROP axles Oakland, CA at (510) 661-1888 has been making dropped solid
front axles forever.
If they don't have one for your truck they could drop yours.
Another alternative is going with mono-leaf front springs.
I've never seen dropped spindles for Chevy/GMC solid front axle trucks.
-----Original Message-----
From: William Schickling [mailto:wschick1@twcny.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 2:49 PM
To: Oletrucks
Subject: [oletrucks] IFS vs. Stock.
I know everyone talks about adding an IFS as a great way to move up to power
steering, disc brakes, lower stance and a better ride. All great things and
probably a must if your also adding gobs of power and top speed with a V8.
What about someone like me who just wants to move up to a well built 235
with better carbs and exhaust. I already have a 1955 1st series rear end for
the switch to open drive. It has a 3.90 rear end and I will have a T5 tranny
behind the 235.
What can a guy do if he is sticking with a straight axle. Are there dropped
spindles to get the ride down. What year axle do I need? I see disc brake
kits for some of the Chevy straight axles.
I was actually thinking of sticking with my drum brakes and having them
drilled. There is propaganda out there that drilling drum brakes is pretty
effective for improving the braking.
Thoughts?
Bill Schickling
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