I have a 1954 merc that I would like to get lower in the front, I know there are a few different options for drop spindels and disc brake kits. I was looking at the kit from "drop em and stop em", does any one have any feed back.
I'd like some feedback on that kit as well, my '54 ford needs it bad Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Have you ever heard of flipping the stock spindles, i was looking at it and there would be some issues but it almost looks doable.
They are very easy and cheap to drop in the front end without going to drop spindles. I never checked into prices on disc brakes because my drums work really well. If you are not worried about discs go with ford Aerostar coils. Or you can lower the spring bucket on the lower control arm. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I'm wanting to go the route of spindles for the possibility of future air ride, and def wanting disc conversion....my drums are sketch, at best. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I have the Aerostar coils in there now, looking to get a little lower. I tried the spring bucket job not a huge fan. I dont really care about the disc brakes i think my car stops fine too, and i would like to stay away from air bags.
not enough, 2.5 inches maybe i had cut coils in there before so i cant say for sure how much from stock height.
Aerostar coils will drop about 2"-2 1/2" at first after driving awhile they will usually settle another 1/2", mercman54 and Lowdownfab click on this link:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=332 over 1200 members with tons of info to share on cars like yours,Do an intro when you get there.
I used Jamco's disc brake set up (1.5"), stepped the lower ball joint (2"), modified the upper arm with Chrysler screw in ball joints to keep them from binding when the bags are deflated out and you could drive it with its nuts draggin
A modified set of Ford Granada disc brakes and spindles will lower your car about 2 1/2" Along with the Aerostar springs will get you pretty low. The Granada setup is basically what "drop em and stop em" are selling.
i used the kit from droppem on my 54 ford. worked great, fit great. its been on the car bout 8 years and no issues...............john
When you say "modified" Granada spindles, are we just talking retapering for balljoints? Or more involved than that? I'm just debating whether to buy a set or spindles and make it work or to just buy a bolt on kit. I don't mind putting in the work to save some $$. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yes, you only need to ream the ball joint hole a little bit to make a stock Granada spindle a lowered spindle, its a very simple procedure. I had mine done by a local machine shop for $40. I can elaborate more if you decide to go this route.
Awesome. I will def contact you for more info once it comes time to do mine. I just gotta find a pair of Granada spindles now..... Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Mercury Monarchs are the same as the Granadas. Don't buy the Lincoln Versailles, you can't make dropped spindles out of them.
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