[D21jrc9009]

Yeah I might have to do the same thing. The only problem is, it's going to have to wait. I just put on pathfinder chrome wheels and 205/60/r15 tires. my front end is making a lot of noise and everything wheel wise is not bent up and is balanced. I just discovered on my ball joints the rubber boots are broken, thus have leaked all the grease out, probably destroying them. So, i think is hould fix that before lowering the truck. WHen turnign you get banging and noise. I just had to put a rear in this thing as well, so I def. can tell this truck was not well maintained. 160,000 miles and dying.

 

[CMax03]

dropped spindles (front), lowered blocks (rear) maintain that factory suspension geometry less headaches. Also less calls to that other suspension guy when the sh*t hits the fan!

 

[lordnabu]

1990 Hardbody

Does anyone know where a good site is for a 1990 Hardbody. I wanna make a lowrider, ive been looking through ebay, sfx performance, and like craigslist. This is my first vehicle, but i have always loved lowriders. haha
thank you guys for ur help

 

[CMax03]

go to airride website!

 

[53sled]

dropped spindles (front), lowered blocks (rear) maintain that factory suspension geometry less headaches. Also less calls to that other suspension guy when the sh*t hits the fan!

Back from the dead.
No, it doesn't maintain factory geometry. If you move the ball joint away from the hub, you affect the roll center. any change to stock, is no longer stock.
http://www.mitchellsoftware.com/ForceB1.jpg
Maximized - Cues And Ays - May 2010 - Ball Joint Spacers - Mini Truckin' Magazine

as for the rear, blocks change the leverage acting on the leaf spring. this increases wheel hop. Again not factory.

jdm tyte yo!

 

[dentedsub]

whoa, picky.
drop spindles will be a lot better on ball joints than just dropping the torsion bars.

blocks are kinda *******

 

[lowheels]

If you install lower control arms or spindles, how many inches can you turn down the tortion bars before you have to shim it or have issues?

 

[lowheels]

Also what is the deal with the pinion angled blocks? what does that actually do to the driveshaft and trans? It seems like the person whom I purchased this truck stuck 5"s of blocks in the rear and it is hitting in the transmission and trans mount is destroyed...WTW??? Any ideas or help would be appreciated!!

 

[CMax03]

Spindles don't change your balljoint angle s, caster nor camber...they just raise the spindles axle location on the knuckle itself.....I lowered mine about an 1" in the front and 1" in the rear.....I also added Nissan Motorsport's F & R swaybar kit....since my HB came with none!

 

[lowheels]

i just ordered 3" lowered springs for the rear and shocks for front and rear. I am going to install these items and see if my pinion angle issue is corrected. Has anyone ever had to modify (shorten) the driveshaft when slamming ur truck? This is also another avenue....

 

[lowheels]

I have a 1996 Hardbody, I purchased drop spindles, bump stops, lowered rear leaf springs and shocks all the way around. This cost me about $850. I know it seems like alot but, you have to remember if you keep the truck, you will not have to worry about the 20 year old parts you have modified. Also pinion angle is also a factor when messing with torsion bars. You must align this truck after you lower it!! Also remember everything on this truck is 20 years old!!! Spend the money and change the old parts!!!

 

[Skinny G]

Here are some explorations I have done over the past couple of years:

http://www.gwellwood.com/project-cars/the-hideous-hardbody/hideously-lowered

Many of your questions might be answered.

 

[derty_rabbit]

Just lowered mine this weekend:

Nutshell:

• 3" blocks for the back
  
• Unwind front torsion bars
  
• Ultra-low profile bumpstops
  
• Chrysler Cordoba shocks (modified control arm slightly to fit)

Sits reasonably low and rides surprisingly well (you NEED short front shocks for this to ride well):


You can always go lower by re-drilling the front spring perch, pulling a leaf, and dropped spindles.

Is this a 2wd or 4

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