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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: 77c15 on February 08, 2005, 11:24:00 pm

Title: 3/4 drop
Post by: 77c15 on February 08, 2005, 11:24:00 pm

I got my Summit lowering stuff yesterday, "Ground Force" is the brand, although it was advertised as "Summit Brand" in their catalog. Anywho, i'm having difficulty with the shackle/hanger kit. Anyone know an easy way to get the rivets out without having an air chisel? The directions say I need to air chisel the heads of the rivets off, then use a punch and hammer to get the remainder of the rivet out of the frame. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
-Mike

Title: Re: 3/4 drop
Post by: roundedline on February 09, 2005, 01:09:00 pm

Large Hammer and a sharp chisel is another alternative.  I have heard people say they drilled them out, but you are on you own with that.  

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Title: sharp chisel?
Post by: 77c15 on February 09, 2005, 10:09:00 pm

Thanks roundedline! Now, if I could only find a SHARP chisel.......
-Mike

Title: Re: 3/4 drop
Post by: BadDually on February 18, 2005, 07:57:00 pm

you could grind the heads off, lot faster than a chisel, just be mindful of the directions of your sparks, aim away from the gas tank LOL.  

Title: stray sparks
Post by: 77c15 on February 18, 2005, 10:20:00 pm

I plan on doing the hangers while replacing the bed. That way, i'd have full access and the gas tank would be as far away as possible from the grinding. Thanks for the input, though!
-Mike

Title: Re: stray sparks
Post by: kilo13 on April 10, 2005, 03:00:00 am

If you are going to have the bed off, invest in an air chisel.  It's faster than you think.  I did mine that way, and I have found multiple uses for the tool throughout my build.

Title: Re: stray sparks
Post by: roundedline on April 11, 2005, 11:31:00 am

BTW, I didn't mention this earlier but you can use a grinder too.

Chris Lucas
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www.captkaoscustoms.com
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Jimmy 2WD Project

Title: grinder
Post by: 77c15 on April 11, 2005, 10:53:00 pm

In the end, I wound up using my dad's professional grade Craftsman grinder. It worked out pretty well, just a lot of spots on the frame that need touch up black paint. Thanks for the support, guys!
-Mike