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Drop Beam Problems


Monzilla

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I have a 89 2WD Ranger chassis with 83-88 drop beams and knuckles, 3" drop spring and shocks for circle track racing.

I just finished my 6" drop in the front. I have 2 major problems.

1 - My tie-rods are laying up against my sway bar. Seriously touching. Are there 2-3" longer sway bar links available? Solid? F150?

2 - I cant achieve correct toe. With the adjustments all the way in, it still has almost 2" toe out. Should I use a drop arm? Shorter drag link? 83-88 drag link? Shorter tie-rods?

Thanks in advance.
 


Wicked_Sludge

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im no expert on drop suspensions, but it sounds like a raised pitman arm should cure all your ills, toe and sway bar interference.
 

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they make do make extended sway bar links for lifted trucks. you could try chassis tech or something.
 

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Problems solved.

Installed longer sway bar links.

Cut 1/4" off each side of adjuster sleeve and 1" of tie-rod ends.

Thanks agian.
 

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