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Hot Rods Jack up 56 chevy.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Rick Beil, May 4, 2013.

  1. Rick Beil
    Joined: Oct 18, 2010
    Posts: 16

    Rick Beil
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    I need to raise the front of my 56 Chevy "Door Machine" for that old time gasser look. Unfortunately the car came with disc brakes and the lowered front spindles. Does anyone know what front springs would work best to raise the car approx 4 inches? I'd rather replace the springs than jamb a bunch of spring spacers in the old springs.
     
  2. Its Not going to work .
    You need a new plan.
     
  3. 41hemi
    Joined: Jul 2, 2007
    Posts: 1,006

    41hemi
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    I'll suggest selling the lowered spindles and buy stock spindles,heavier springs, and ball joint spacers to jack it up. Maybe someone here will know what springs will work.
     
  4. black 62
    Joined: Jul 12, 2012
    Posts: 1,895

    black 62
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    from arkansas

    you must replace the spindles---find some raised ones if you can or use taller springs with ball joint spacers...
     
  5. falcongeorge
    Joined: Aug 26, 2010
    Posts: 18,339

    falcongeorge
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    from BC

    Yesterdays trendy parts being replaced with todays trendy parts. Thats what hot rodding is all about...
     
  6. henryj1951
    Joined: Sep 23, 2012
    Posts: 2,305

    henryj1951
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    from USA

    never mind...
     
  7. I actually thought about putting a straight axle under an 85 Chevy pickup.
    I was trying to find a use for some bolt on 10 spokes.
     
  8. falcongeorge
    Joined: Aug 26, 2010
    Posts: 18,339

    falcongeorge
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    from BC

    yes!!! :d
     

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