RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles?
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/17/2008 2:14:43 PM
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/17/2008 6:46:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rampant 150
DONT BUY AIM. EVER!
X2 AIM IND sucks, their parts are second rate and their customer service isn't worth spaeking of either.
AAHH-men. Rude jackasses to boot. I'm getting the urge to work on my truck, always something else needs doing first. Had 1.5'' hail 1/4 mi from here last week. Carport add on is a must. I'm outta room.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/24/2008 2:07:58 PM
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WOOO HOOO!!!! I just bought a set of belltech drop spindles for a 1991 for $180 shipped!!! WOO HOO!!!! Hopefully the truck will be dropped May 10-11 weather permitting. Although I don't know how it will look with a sxle flip in the back, and only 2" of drop in the front. I may have to cut the springs in the front a little or go for the california raker look.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/24/2008 3:35:36 PM
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Rear flip will drop it about 4". Front is already 2" lower, so it should be about level.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/24/2008 5:51:44 PM
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I got about 6" of drop in the rear when I did my axle flip. I think you will have to drop the front at least 2 more inches to make it sat level. To me the only way to do it is to buy as set of drop control arms from Mid America Customs I was blew away by the craftsmanship that was put into those arms. I bought a set but havent been able to install them yet (having to move) but I am chomping at the bit to get the front end back together.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/25/2008 5:51:38 AM
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Well, I will have the parts, so I'm gonna do the drop with what I have. I'll take pics when it's all said and done and see where she sits.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/25/2008 2:37:47 PM
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I got about 6" of drop in the rear when I did my axle flip. I think you will have to drop the front at least 2 more inches to make it sat level. To me the only way to do it is to buy as set of drop control arms from Mid America Customs I was blew away by the craftsmanship that was put into those arms. I bought a set but havent been able to install them yet (having to move) but I am chomping at the bit to get the front end back together.
Well, since you are moving, I would be happy to do the community a favor, and "test fit" them on my truck if you like :)
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/30/2008 9:10:00 AM
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I got about 6" of drop in the rear when I did my axle flip. I think you will have to drop the front at least 2 more inches to make it sat level. To me the only way to do it is to buy as set of drop control arms from Mid America Customs I was blew away by the craftsmanship that was put into those arms. I bought a set but havent been able to install them yet (having to move) but I am chomping at the bit to get the front end back together.
How long did shipping take? Any problems?
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 4/30/2008 2:42:08 PM
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I got about 6" of drop in the rear when I did my axle flip. I think you will have to drop the front at least 2 more inches to make it sat level. To me the only way to do it is to buy as set of drop control arms from Mid America Customs I was blew away by the craftsmanship that was put into those arms. I bought a set but havent been able to install them yet (having to move) but I am chomping at the bit to get the front end back together.
How long did shipping take? Any problems?
Shipping took about two weeks, I haven't got to install the control arms yet I did slide them into place and I also compared them to the originals to compare the length and the angles everything looked to be spot on. I don't for see any problems. I would reccomend thier products to anyone.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/2/2008 10:56:00 AM
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WOOO HOOO!!! The beltech drop spindles showed up today! Brand new, never even used. $170 shipped. I guess it pays to do internet searches!! Hopefully I will get to install them mothers day weekend.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/2/2008 11:03:42 AM
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ORIGINAL: ramblebeeYou may have to go with a longer adjusting sleeve but that should be all.
Okay, dumb newbie question, where could I find longer adjusting sleeves? I plan to do this swap mothers day weekend and need to gather as much as I can.
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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/2/2008 11:52:34 AM
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OKay, SO I am thinking and preparing for the upcoming drop of my pickup. I have read the axle flip instructions over at ramchargercentral.com and they seem pretty straightforward. I have all the parts here.
I know they measured the angle of the rear diff and the tranny to make sure that you keep the correct pinion angle when doing the flip. But then, it occurred to me, of the new spring perch is 100% parallel to the old one, wouldn't that keep the pinion angle constant? I can't think of a reason it would change. I know that the angels on both would decrease slightly, but they would also decrease equally if my math is correct.
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