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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/8/2008 10:57:37 AM

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I dropped mine by using drop shackles, and flipping the front spring perch. Moved the axle/springs straight up in the chassis. No problems.

I didnt know you could flip that front spring perch. Was it hard to do? How much drop did you get?

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/11/2008 10:50:48 AM

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It was worth about 1 1/2''more over the shackles alone. I cut the rivets off, turned it 180, and welded it back to the frame. You can slide it up as close to the bed as your comfortable with. I made my own shackles with new factory bushings pressed in, if I remember right,they're 8'' long center to center,
stock was 4''. Mine's not super low,about 3-4'' down, but it's a big improvement over stock. The 440/4.88 gear combo I had kinked the piss out of the springs,gotta start over.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/29/2008 9:44:21 PM

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The price for some of the parts has gone up like every thing else sorry for the price hike

We are selling a complete kit to lower the 72-93 half ton Dodge truck and Ramcharger 4" front 6" rear $919.99 + shipping

parts are also available individually +shipping

boxed-bucket lower control arms with ball joints $555.00
springs (1.5 coils shorter than stock $85.00
front shocks (they will not bottom out) $22.00ea.
rear shocks (they will not bottom out) $45.00ea.
shock plates-mounts $68.00ea
spring perches (must be welded to the rear housing) $25.00
u-bolts all 4 $25.00
stock length springs also available for a 2" drop front $75.00
installation at our shop $450.00

the rear is a flip. It puts the rear on top of the leaf spring. No cutting required to the frame in the rear.

In the front we use a bucket style lower control arm and shorter springs.
The bump stops must be shortened or removed in the front which is the only cutting you need to do.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 5/30/2008 10:39:59 AM

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The price for some of the parts has gone up like every thing else sorry for the price hike

We are selling a complete kit to lower the 72-93 half ton Dodge truck and Ramcharger 4" front 6" rear $919.99 + shipping

parts are also available individually +shipping

boxed-bucket lower control arms with ball joints $555.00
springs (1.5 coils shorter than stock $85.00
front shocks (they will not bottom out) $22.00ea.
rear shocks (they will not bottom out) $45.00ea.
shock plates-mounts $68.00ea
spring perches (must be welded to the rear housing) $25.00
u-bolts all 4 $25.00
stock length springs also available for a 2" drop front $75.00
installation at our shop $450.00

the rear is a flip. It puts the rear on top of the leaf spring. No cutting required to the frame in the rear.

In the front we use a bucket style lower control arm and shorter springs.
The bump stops must be shortened or removed in the front which is the only cutting you need to do.

Do you have your website up yet?

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/4/2008 4:19:51 PM

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I''ve read most of this thread and the one on www.ramchargercentral.com, so please forgive me if I am asking something again.

I''ve been researching the 4"/6" drop for my truck for a while now. That $919 kit is awful pricey, but where else are you going to find a kit for these trucks? \\; Here is what I''ve found may be the best bet:
1. Flip the rear.
2. Use stock length rear shocks.
3. Lower the front with 1992-1996 Dakota 2" lowering spindles and 1994-2001 Ram lowering springs.
4. Use 99-01 Chevy Silverado 4" lowering shocks up front

Do I need to buy longer tie rod ends? \\; Can I cut 1" out of a pair of 1994-2001 Ram 2" lowering springs to get a desired 4" total drop in front?

Thanks.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/16/2008 1:29:48 PM

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/20/2008 1:41:59 PM

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Wow, this thread certainly has died down. I got my rear axle flip done last weekend. I hope to get the front spindles on tomorrow.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/20/2008 2:06:46 PM

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Im still waiting for 440 to post some pics of his kit. I''d like to see what I am getting before I give my credit card number.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/23/2008 12:00:01 PM

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I got my control arms and springs installed that I got from Eric and I have to say that everything went fairly well. It drives really well other than needing a alignment. I replaced every consumable part in the front suspension. I don''t have any pictures of the installation as some of you may remember I was in the middle of moving when I got the kit, and on top of that my wife left me and she kept the digital camera so sorry no pictures.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 6/24/2008 10:58:19 AM

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ORIGINAL: 84 Ram

I got my control arms and springs installed that I got from Eric and I have to say that everything went fairly well. It drives really well other than needing a alignment. I replaced every consumable part in the front suspension. I don''''t have any pictures of the installation as some of you may remember I was in the middle of moving when I got the kit, and on top of that my wife left me and she kept the digital camera so sorry no pictures.

Damn man, I feel bad that my only excuse is that I''m poor.

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RE: Any way to get d150 drop spindles? - 7/5/2008 9:41:19 PM

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glad to here you got it together the web site is up and I am adding things as i can. Not all of our parts are on it yet www.midamericacustoms.com

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