Topic: Need advice on lowering a 54 dodge PU

[addes426]

I haven't bought it yet and I'm looking at it from different angles, one of which is lowering. It has a 318/727 and drives nice enough but it's too high. I would think I could flip the rear spring perches for 3"-4" out back and not have to notch the frame. The front however gives me pause. How can I best lower the front, keep the leaf spring suspension, and not screw up my geometry too bad? Or can I do it at all? I'm looking at a Crown Vic swap but I like the old school vibe. As you can guess, I'm new to this stuff but I'm wanting to get my feet wet. Any advice or direction is appreciated. Thanks

[Xlarashun]

I'm doing one right now and you Don't have a lot of room to go down without bumping the frame on almost Every little pebble out there! You can notch it carefully, just remember to plate it.
Good luck and have Fun!

[addes426]

I'm doing one right now and you Don't have a lot of room to go down without bumping the frame on almost Every little pebble out there! You can notch it carefully, just remember to plate it.
Good luck and have Fun!

Are you talking front, rear or both? I can get "Sids" to re-shape the front axle for a 3" drop for $350. Not too bad. I would want discs up front and by the time I do that, it would be more practical to just do a Volare sub frame. I just can't make myself want to though.