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Lowering a D100
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10/16/20 03:33 AM
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Want to lower my 78 D100 and I have a 91 B300 van and also a 92 D250 for parts. Can I use those LCA's and if so what all do I need to do?
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Re: Lowering a D100
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Awesome, many thanks. Just what I was looking for I tried searching for it with no luck. 
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Re: Lowering a D100
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10/19/20 09:33 PM
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Want to lower my 78 D100 and I have a 91 B300 van and also a 92 D250 for parts. Can I use those LCA's and if so what all do I need to do?
Thanks I’m doing my 74. Started with a 8.75 flipped. That took care of the rear. Rebuilt the front end and installed the van lower cal arm. Dropped the front some but needs a bit more. Found out the front springs for a 94-01 1500. Ordered springs with a 2” drop. Haven’t installed as of yet.
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/04/20 12:12 AM
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Dart4forte, Are you saying that you found drop springs for a 94-01 and you are using those? What model 8 3/4" are you using. I read that A-body car's spring pads are 43" on center like the D100's but they are more narrow. I'm trying to figure out if B or E housings will be a better match. Edit: I found that an E or B would be better for width but the perches would have to be relocated. Now I am thinking a 9" might be a better choice if I have to relocate springs. Also, I am seeing a few different suppliers of drop shackles for dodges. In the popular thread that is linked to regarding lowering D100's it recommends using Chevrolet shackles when doing an axle flip. Are they "drop" spindles in effect or do they contribute to the lowering? I'm just wondering if it will be lower in the rear if I do the axle flip AND put drop shackles on it in conjunction with van lower control arms. I also want to check out these drop springs for the front. Link? Here is some springs for an extra cab V6 https://spindle-source.com/1994-2001-dodge-ram-1500-v6-ext-cab-2-lowering-drop-coils-springs-kit/Don't know the weight differnces between an older SWB D100 and later model ext cab V6.
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 12:38 AM
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https://www.speedwaymoors.com/Western-Chassis-2104-Rear-Leaf-Flip-Kit-1973-87-Chevy-C10,292563.html?sku=91073870&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAiAv4n9BRA9EiwA30WND3OZEuVwkPyaurdjzUQtGLDQuzVFz_vkpUA8hLD4hmetMA7NAMf4nxoCYN8QAvD_BwE
Something like this "flip kit" might work on lowering the rear axle you wouldn't have to remove or modify the existing spring perchs on your axle you have in it now, just install the axle above the leaf springs and use these brackets and bolt it back together? I haven't done this but this might be an option?
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Western-Chassis-2104-Rear-Leaf-Flip-Kit-1973-87-Chevy-C10,292563.html?sku=91073870&utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAiAv4n9BRA9EiwA30WND3OZEuVwkPyaurdjzUQtGLDQuzVFz_vkpUA8hLD4hmetMA7NAMf4nxoCYN8QAvD_BwE Link only works if you copy and paste it into an address bar. On the lower control arms, I just want to make sure MOOG RK641515 and MOOG RK641516 will work. They are lower control arms from a 2002 1500 van. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2002,ram+1500+van,5.2l+v8,1391374,suspension,control+arm,10401
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 10:36 AM
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Dart4forte, Are you saying that you found drop springs for a 94-01 and you are using those? What model 8 3/4" are you using. I read that A-body car's spring pads are 43" on center like the D100's but they are more narrow. I'm trying to figure out if B or E housings will be a better match. Edit: I found that an E or B would be better for width but the perches would have to be relocated. Now I am thinking a 9" might be a better choice if I have to relocate springs. Also, I am seeing a few different suppliers of drop shackles for dodges. In the popular thread that is linked to regarding lowering D100's it recommends using Chevrolet shackles when doing an axle flip. Are they "drop" spindles in effect or do they contribute to the lowering? I'm just wondering if it will be lower in the rear if I do the axle flip AND put drop shackles on it in conjunction with van lower control arms. I also want to check out these drop springs for the front. Link? Here is some springs for an extra cab V6 https://spindle-source.com/1994-2001-dodge-ram-1500-v6-ext-cab-2-lowering-drop-coils-springs-kit/Don't know the weight differnces between an older SWB D100 and later model ext cab V6. Yes, another member suggested using the later model springs. However he advised me not to use the springs with the van lower control arms. Causes loo much pitch which would tear up the grease boots. He’s using the Dakota dropped spindle. On the rear end I used the correct truck housing. I used B body perches with no problem I’m have a pair of those springs that I ordered that I don’t plan on using. I also have a pair of drop shackles that I never used.
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 04:02 PM
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So I should just use D100 springs with the B300 LCA's? Sounds like Van LCA’s with D100 springs ,or alternatively, drop springs from a 94-01 with D100 LCA’s. Correct? Could Belltech Dakota drop spindles be used for either of those options?
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 08:20 PM
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So I should just use D100 springs with the B300 LCA's? The use of the Van LCAs was the first step. It dropped the front about 3 inches. On the rear the 8.75 axle flip lowered it about 4-5 inches. Now, the truck sorta squats in the rear. On the fron it was suggested that a coil be cut off the front springs. Just not sure how much that will drop the front. The problem is if it’s dropped too much you have issues with the upper ball joint. I’m toying with the idea of leaving the front alone and installing a spring that will level the rear with the front. I think that will probably give me a stance similar to the green truck posted earlier.
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Re: Lowering a D100
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So I should just use D100 springs with the B300 LCA's? Sounds like Van LCA’s with D100 springs ,or alternatively, drop springs from a 94-01 with D100 LCA’s. Correct? Could Belltech Dakota drop spindles be used for either of those options? I’d start conservatively. On the front use the van LCAs. I got mine from Rock Auto with the ball joints for $80.00. On the rear just use a reverse shackle with your existing springs and rear. The pair I have have three adjustments. From those changes you’ll get an idea of a ride height. It will also give you some time to find a D100 8.85 housing and axles. On the 8.75 housing for your truck the width is 64 3/8”, the 73-74 C body used a housing that was 64 3/8”
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Re: Lowering a D100
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They look cooler and handle better. Why does everyone raise their 4wd? it's just what you do.
Plan is using the van LCA's which I have
Flipping the perches on a truck 8.75 rear which I have.
Mini tub the rear for 15" meats
Adding sway bars, have a front one, and maybe adjustable UCA's.
72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/motormangj@gmail.com
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 11:23 PM
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They look cooler and handle better. Why does everyone raise their 4wd? it's just what you do.
Plan is using the van LCA's which I have
Flipping the perches on a truck 8.75 rear which I have.
Mini tub the rear for 15" meats
Adding sway bars, have a front one, and maybe adjustable UCA's. I’m running 15x10 cop wheels on the back of mine with a 275/60 tire. Fills the wheel well with no rubbing. I bet that with a custom offset you could run a 15x11.
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Re: Lowering a D100
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11/05/20 11:25 PM
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They look cooler and handle better. Why does everyone raise their 4wd? it's just what you do.
Plan is using the van LCA's which I have
Flipping the perches on a truck 8.75 rear which I have.
Mini tub the rear for 15" meats
Adding sway bars, have a front one, and maybe adjustable UCA's. Which front sway bar are you running?
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