RM Engineering 49-54 Chevy Dropped Uprights now available

Russ Meeks is now able to offer 3 Inch dropped uprights and 3 inch dropped steering arms for your 49-54 chevy. They are made out of factory forged uprights and are Tig welded on a jig to insure proper fit and geometry. After the uprights and steering arms are welded they are ground down and then stress relieved. The steering arms help to eliminate bump steer thats very common in these cars when they are lowered a lot. Russ has been building dropped spindles since the 50s. This is definitely the way to go if you want want it done correctly. It takes 4 uprights and 4 steering arms to build a set of each. To have a set made it costs $500. There is a $100 core charge. All sets are made to order. You can contact russ at (503) 659 4278

 

if Russ Meeks is making them they have to be done right

 

They Look Nice. I can't wait to get mine!

 

yours are in the pic.

 

Russ did a couple of cars for me one was my 64 suburban he dropped it and it drove like a million bucks..........and my 48 chevy COUPE,

 

A couple things i forgot to write. we are going to make dropped spindles for other cars and trucks in the future. so keep your eye out. we can also install your spindles/ uprights also lower the back and c-notch it and then have your car aligned so you dont have to. Russ is located in Portland Or. He told me that he has never kept track of how many spindles he built over the years but he probably built a 1000 of them. He has never had a set break.

 

Very nice work. I take a set for my 59 when you build your next Jig.

 

does that price include the steering arms?

 

yes it they are included in the price. russ likes to build the uprights and the steering arms together because he says without the steering arms you get a lot of bumpsteer.

 

I just got mine today. They look great. I did a lot of research and went with Russ Meeks stuff. I want them done right and what better guys to do them.Can't wait to get them put in. Thanks Inliner54

 

Thanks ezombie. Make sure to take before and after pics and post them.

 

For sure we are going to put these in this week. I told my homeboy about them he seems interested. I will let you know after he sees mine installed. I will post pics. Thanks again.

 

your welcome. if you want your front suspension parts painted let me know.

 

gay stuff., free bump.

 

A 3" drop is exactly what I'm after on my '50, and the RM Engineering uprights & arms look pretty nice. BUT, looking at the pictures, I can't see how you'd get a stock spindle back on the dropped uprights. The spindle mount is super close to the upper knuckle...doesn't look like there's nearly enough room. ???

 

Man this is what kills me evertime I have an arguement in my head about keeping my stock suspension vs MII. $500 is a lot of money. not that time is'nt worth that much but by the time I buy the discs and the uprights and the rebuild I am at MII money. and then I still have the stock steering. Hhhhmmmmmmm????

 

there is trust me i have them on my car.

 

Yeah I put the ones on your car through hell an back for 20+ years before you got them, oops I think I even made em in high school.

 

bump to the top

 

Old thread, but where are the pics you promised?
Is there another thread where you posted them?

 

For needing 2 pairs each I think 500$ is a little high.

 

These Still available From Russ? I need a Set!!

 

yes they are. 503 659 4278

 

These look great. I'd love a set. The only problem I have is that in Australia we aren't permitted to have welded components on the IFS. Is there any chance you would ever consider making a solid forged set? You would have my money for a set of those in a heartbeat - and all the other Aussies when they hear about it

 

So I’m a few years late, these still being made?