how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's

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how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 20, 2010 16:30:08 GMT -5

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Post by 4speed on Jan 20, 2010 16:30:08 GMT -5

I got my 17/9 snowflake wheels.

now I want to lower the car. I'm going with 2" drop spindles in the front.
but how do I lower the rear? blocks

or de-spring the leafs? I have new leafs for it.
and need a tire size that wont stick out of the car.

Last Edit: Jan 20, 2010 21:27:24 GMT -5 by 4speed

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how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 20, 2010 18:53:39 GMT -5

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Post by WarbirdTA on Jan 20, 2010 18:53:39 GMT -5

Wow!
Those are beautiful!
Not sure of the tire size, as I don't know anyone who is using those.
I would check on the other forums.
As for lowering the rear, try leaving on the original leaf springs first (just a thought, as they sag over the years anyway.

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George

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LadyTA74 Administrator Don't mistake my kindness as a sign of weakness Posts: 232	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 20, 2010 21:15:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by LadyTA74 on Jan 20, 2010 21:15:39 GMT -5 Wow! Those are pretty!
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4speed Senior Member Ohio Firebirds Member Posts: 315	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 20, 2010 21:24:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 4speed on Jan 20, 2010 21:24:18 GMT -5 ok thanks , I posted it in other. so when I get what I need . I'll post it up in the new ( how to ) section . O'oooo that right it's not up on the board yet. hint hint..

WarbirdTA Administrator Posts: 2,522	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 21, 2010 11:18:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WarbirdTA on Jan 21, 2010 11:18:37 GMT -5 Ha! Ya Lisa, Hint Hint. George
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hillbillydeluxe Junior Member the one and only hillbilly Posts: 83	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 21, 2010 11:28:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hillbillydeluxe on Jan 21, 2010 11:28:18 GMT -5 Don't do blocks because in some cases it can fail and then no moresuspension system. I would recommend removing a leaf or shackles.
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WarbirdTA Administrator Posts: 2,522	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 21, 2010 11:31:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by WarbirdTA on Jan 21, 2010 11:31:56 GMT -5 I seem to remember that there is a replacement part that lets them fit in deeper, right where the leaf spring fits in the front of the body. Don't know what it's called. George
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4speed Senior Member Ohio Firebirds Member Posts: 315	how do I lower the rear with 17x9 YO's Jan 21, 2010 18:10:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 4speed on Jan 21, 2010 18:10:57 GMT -5 Jan 21, 2010 11:18:37 GMT -5 WarbirdTA said: Ha! Ya Lisa, Hint Hint. George women, cant live with um , and cant do with out um.