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amcgearhead 
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 Topic: Lowering plates.Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 10:11am |
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I have looked and looked for the print dimensions and info for lowering plates for my 1972 Javelin.It seems I remember the plates having 8 holes in them,instead of six.Read that all the hole patterns on the spindle are the same.Wanting a full 2" drop.There was a print on here somewhere.Every search is turning up nothing.Can someone please help????
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GreggR
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 10:20am |
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Search the suspension section using "max drop" I believe...
There is a 6 hole unit shown... READ the whole thread, because there is a dimension error on the drawing...
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GreggR
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 10:21am |
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Never mind... found it...
http://theamcforum.com/forum/max-lowering-plate_topic84305.html |
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amcgearhead
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 10:26am |
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Not sure how you enter that,duh.Sorry.OK that is the six hole pattern.I still was thinking a eight hole print was posted somewhere.
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kingsX
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 3:04pm |
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I have a set i'm not going to use now. You can have them if you pay for shipping. Also have a pic of the print dimensions i used. I can text or email pics if you want. I think mine drop the car 1 5/8" though.
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farna
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Posted: Feb/04/2017 at 6:23pm |
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The six hole pattern has a drop of around 2-1/2". The eight hole has a 1-5/8" drop, IIRC. You can't get the holes top holes for the steering knuckle and bottom holes for the spindle much closer, that's why there is either a 1-5/8" or 2-1/2" drop. The 2-1/2" drop just puts the bottom spindle holes in the top holes of the steering knuckle.
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amcgearhead
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Posted: Feb/05/2017 at 7:06am |
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Thank you all very much!I have the fenders off right now to strip and body work.Thought this would be a good time to lower and reunderseal inner area
.I have went to sliders in the back,replacing the shackles,so I would like to get about a 2 to 2 1/2" drop for stance.I do have an extra pair of almost new springs that I could cut,But concerned about the spring setting in the perch. |
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Posted: Feb/05/2017 at 8:59am |
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I wouldn't lower with the springs more than an inch. Affects suspension and steering geometry. The plates are the way to go! If you make the 1-5/8" drop plates and need a little more drop you can order custom springs from www.coilsprings.com. They make springs to order, and have the stock spring specs. I always order a 1/2" or so drop and 12% stiffer. They will compute the new spring rate to match the shorter spring. There is a 4-6 week wait time though.
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Posted: Feb/05/2017 at 11:46am |
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Frank ,when you say 1/2",is that off the stock spring length or is that their length that they figure to set the car down 1/2" I think the spring and plate combo is what I'll do.Kings X I appreciate the offer.Wonder about the shipping?How you want to be paid.By the time I buy the steel,cut them,and drill and tap,this may be a great deal!!! I also don't have access to a Bridgeport anymore.
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Posted: Feb/05/2017 at 8:56pm |
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I think a small flat rate shipping box is around $7-8 thru the post office. Maybe cheaper in one of their envelopes. There's a post office about a block from my work so it wouldn't be any trouble. Check in the mail would be fine for that small of an amount.
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