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Offline kustom71

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big block and drop?
« on: March 28, 2009, 11:33:55 am »
I am about to drop the front of my 84 lwb with spindle and springs but I started thinking If I put a big block in it will I need different springs?Like if I use a 3inch spindle and was gonna use a 1inch coil will the big block drop it the 1 inch or should I still change the spring and see what happens?
Hopefully somebody here can help before I spend money on things I dont need!
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Offline Blue Gas

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Re: big block and drop?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2009, 12:01:18 pm »
Seems like I remember reading on here a while back that a iron-headed big block would lower the front about an inch from what it was with a iron-headed small block. I would just try the spindles first and swap in the big block. Hope this helps.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: big block and drop?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2009, 12:40:13 am »
If they're new springs you'd see 1/2" drop
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Offline kustom71

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Re: big block and drop?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2009, 04:17:11 pm »
Im gonna use spindles maybe I shouldnt use 3inch spindles?
I would like to replace the springs in there cause they are stock small block ones and I would like it to stiffen up the front suspension any suggestions from those with big blocks?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: big block and drop?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2009, 05:46:46 pm »
Put your spindles in and 3" will be ok if your wheels and tires will clear. Leave the springs in there and see how it sits/rides. If you don't like it you can always install different coils.
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