[chevybird2006]

ok so i ordered my drop and i am looking to get all my tools together to make it go easier.
so i have
jack
3 sets jack stands (before and after rear axle to do notch and in the front)
sawzall
blades
angle grinder with cut off wheels
sockets ratchets etc

what else do yall recommend to make it go smoother? or something specific that im gonna need?
thanks

 

[JimmyBonez]

a big ass hammer and a prybar and you should be good to go. How big of a drop are you doing

 

[chevybird2006]

I'm going 5/7.

 

[Grohe]

Do not fear the lower balljoint.

 

[Ketis]

picklefork.... and a bfh

 

[chevybird2006]

When you say big hammer...you mean a hand held sledge?

 

[JimmyBonez]

We mean something to hit the ball joints loose with and a hand held sledge will work.

 

[manofsteel]

you forgot the beer and buddy as well.

and maybe a chain or something to control the coil spring up front so it doesnt pop out and hit you

 

[Spugen]

breaker bar.

 

[chevybird2006]

We mean something to hit the ball joints loose with and a hand held sledge will work.

well i wasnt sure if you meant a rubber mallet or what. not trying to damage everything.

 

[JimmyBonez]

You wont damage the spindle hitting it with the sledge. If your reusing your ball joints just be careful with the threads. Good luck, always feels good working on your own stuff

 

[Grohe]

picklefork.... and a bfh

I thought the pickle forks tend to damage the ball joints? I never used one first hand though.

 

[spanky]

1/2" step drill bit

 

[Dalton]

1/2" step drill bit

:word:


don't cheap out or you'll be going back for more :read:


when notching the frame be especially careful on the drivers side, theres brakelines on the inside of the frame that are very easy to over look and get cut

 

[manofsteel]

suggestion:

when taking the front end apart, position jack underneath lower control arm. put pressure on suspension to slightly compress spring. loosen (read: do not fully remove) castle nuts holding ball joints together. whack ball joints with BFH, they will pop loose (you can also use a pickle fork). after the ball joints are broken loose, slowly and carefully release the tension on the spring. having a chain or something holding the spring might be useful to keep it from popping out.

 

[chevybird2006]

1/2" step drill bit

knew i needed more than just a drill bit.

:word:


don't cheap out or you'll be going back for more :read:

yea i went shopping at harbor freight yesterday...this is one thing i didnt get.

when notching the frame be especially careful on the drivers side, theres brakelines on the inside of the frame that are very easy to over look and get cut

suggestion:
when taking the front end apart, position jack underneath lower control arm. put pressure on suspension to slightly compress spring. loosen (read: do not fully remove) castle nuts holding ball joints together. whack ball joints with BFH, they will pop loose (you can also use a pickle fork). after the ball joints are broken loose, slowly and carefully release the tension on the spring. having a chain or something holding the spring might be useful to keep it from popping out.

thanks

 

[jusdragit]

Get an actual electric drill with a plug, that battery shit will get tired real fast drilling 1/2 inch holes.

 

[1clean99]

Get an actual electric drill with a plug, that battery shit will get tired real fast drilling 1/2 inch holes.

yes get one of these cause a battery power drill wont last too long

 

[chevybird2006]

oh yea...forgot to add that to the list...but i do have one

 

[greencountry05]

Not trying to thread jack, but I thought this would be better than starting a whole new thread about the same thing. Got a 3/5 to put on the other day for my 85 C-10 and when I get a chance I'm gonna' start dropping it. We're doing it with the bed off to make it easier in the back, but other than two jack stands on either side what should I watch for to keep the frame from getting tweaked?