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Technical 1941 Plymouth dropped spindles

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Kellen WM, Dec 26, 2015.

  1. Kellen WM
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
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    Kellen WM

    Does anyone know where drooped spindles are available for a 1941 Plymouth? I'm not really wanting to install a brand new front end (due to cost with 2nd kid on the way) but I still want to lower the front.

    Right now there are 3" lowering blocks in the rear and the front coils had 1 coil removed. I like the rear height but the front still sits too high. I probably really only need another 1"-1.5" lower in the front. Just don't know about hitting the bump stops up front.

    Any advice is appreciated.
     

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  2. Terraizer
    Joined: Jul 18, 2006
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    Pretty Sure Fatman Fab makes drop up rights for it. You could also lower the spring seats from on top of the lower A arms to under them.
     
  3. Orn
    Joined: Jul 17, 2005
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    As Terraizer writes, an easy and cheap way to lower your Plymouth is to drill out the rivets that holds the coilspring support plate and move it down to the under side of the lower control arms. This way you will gain a 2” drop for the price of 12 bolts, washers and nuts, It’s about the same drop as a pair of dropped uprights from Fatman fabrication... Not so bad!

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    My 40 coupe with the above modification.
     
  4. Kellen WM
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
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    Kellen WM

    Thank you for your replies.

    Orn - Were you able to still use the stock shocks?
     
  5. Terraizer
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    Stock shocks should work fine, moving the upper shock mount from the upper control arm to the frame really helps with the ride of these plymonths.
     
  6. Orn
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    Yes I did use the stock shocks.
     
  7. Kellen WM
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
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    Kellen WM

    Does that require some welding? Sorry for so many questions.
     
  8. Orn
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    No welding as I use the stock mount.
     
  9. nitrobrother
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  10. Kellen WM
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
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    Kellen WM

    If I have already cut one coil in the front can I relocate the plate support as well? Only have about 1.5" before hitting the bump stops.
     
  11. Kellen WM
    Joined: Dec 21, 2014
    Posts: 15

    Kellen WM

    Thanks for all the help. Only had this car since late March and most of the effort so far has been fixing necessary mechanicals.
     

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