Drop for a 78'?

thirdstreettito · Post by **thirdstreettito** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:54 pm

I am thinking about getting a 1978 D150, does anyone make a drop kit for it? 2-6". And any other companies that specialize in these year truck in more than just suspension.

thirdstreettito · Post by **thirdstreettito** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:08 am

Anyone?

Post by **Seabee** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:52 pm

Sadly Dodge's are pretty under supported in the aftermarket. I don't know of any BUT I don't know that there are none either. Specific parts like drop spindles might be tough to find but for only a few inches you could get your coils cut/modified, or completely remade to the desired height by a good spring shop. All standard options of de-arched springs, axle on top, lowering blocks etc apply to the rear.

dodged200 · Post by **dodged200** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 3:35 pm

I actually posted a site awhile back in this section, just don't remember where. They do make a drop for the 72-80.

Post by **wally426ci** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 4:23 pm

My 72 D100 sat about 2 inches lower than my 78 D150, maybe you can swap the suspension parts?

birddog_mopar · Post by **birddog_mopar** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:10 pm

Moparts is a good source for anything mopar, I saw this last week and thought I would share it with you.

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/sho ... ost4587970

soopernaut · Post by **soopernaut** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:00 pm

Yes, there is a kit. You can also make your own using parts off of various vehicles but that seems like more of a hassle. You can also cut the coil springs and flip the rear axle below the springs. For 2 inches of drop I wouldn't even bother with a kit, cut the coils and maybe use longer rear shackles. Moparts is the place for all your questions and answers.

slick · Post by **slick** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:01 pm

Nobody that I know of makes spindles. you can get dropped control arms and adjustable uppers. You can also look into using 1 ton lower control arms, they have a recessed lower pocket that would give you a couple inches without cutting your springs.

http://airbagit-store.com/default.asp?redir=1

go to the lowered trucks not air part and click on the dodge section. you have to search it for a while, but the stuff is in there.

these are the dropped lower control arms..

soopernaut · Post by **soopernaut** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 2:03 am

If you are interested in about 4" of drop this kit would be ideal. It is $100 more than what they mentioned in the 1st post. You can also buy the individual parts from them too. Look on the 3rd page for current prices. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/sho ... ost4235480

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