Lowering a Syclone in the rear
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supersports10
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Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
springs=less wheel hop=best way to lower, and the most expensive.
blocks=more prone to wheel hop, cost considerably less to do, and alot easier!!
your choice.
SS
springs=less wheel hop=best way to lower, and the most expensive.
blocks=more prone to wheel hop, cost considerably less to do, and alot easier!!
your choice.
SS
syclonekid43
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Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
if you go 3" block i bet your rear axle will come up so far it will hit the frame rails. either that on my srpings are just gone in my truck
if you go 3" block i bet your rear axle will come up so far it will hit the frame rails. either that on my srpings are just gone in my truck
mduffy
the"other"Morgan
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
There is a big problem w/ using blocks. It changes the rotation orientation of the rear end and actaully moves the rear end forward. Make sure that if you use blocks you use the appropriate shims to get back the 5 degree pinion angle. I believe that Bob Romano has a block kit that takes this into consideration. If you buy a regular Bell Tech kit you will have to make some modifications to it or you will run into problems. Springs are the best bet. You can contact Eaton Detroit springs, they made the factory springs that are in your Syclone now. They will custom make springs to your request but based on the factory specs (ex: 2" lower but with a stiffer rate so that you don't bottom out). They can be reached at www.eatonsprings.com
There is a big problem w/ using blocks. It changes the rotation orientation of the rear end and actaully moves the rear end forward. Make sure that if you use blocks you use the appropriate shims to get back the 5 degree pinion angle. I believe that Bob Romano has a block kit that takes this into consideration. If you buy a regular Bell Tech kit you will have to make some modifications to it or you will run into problems. Springs are the best bet. You can contact Eaton Detroit springs, they made the factory springs that are in your Syclone now. They will custom make springs to your request but based on the factory specs (ex: 2" lower but with a stiffer rate so that you don't bottom out). They can be reached at www.eatonsprings.com
syclone1100
RUNNIN AND SELLIN
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
ok after reading if i go with lowering blocks make sure i get the kit from Bob Ramono cause his adjust everything to be center or i can call eaton springs and they will custome make me a set of springs 2 inches shorter but with a stiffer rate so i wont bottom out if all that is right then i only have two questions 1. with the springs will i have to get or do anything with the leafs??? thats leads me to number 2. how hard is the install
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ok after reading if i go with lowering blocks make sure i get the kit from Bob Ramono cause his adjust everything to be center or i can call eaton springs and they will custome make me a set of springs 2 inches shorter but with a stiffer rate so i wont bottom out if all that is right then i only have two questions 1. with the springs will i have to get or do anything with the leafs??? thats leads me to number 2. how hard is the install
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mduffy
the"other"Morgan
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
A Sy has "Leaf Springs" in the rear so I am a bit confused by your question. If you are asking how hard it is to replace the complete leaf spring assembly itself it really depends on how rusted the bolts / bushings are and how big of an impact gun you have. Not a big deal at all. This is the email response I got from Eaton-Detroit when I inquired about Sy springs:
Morgan,
Yes, we can provide a 2 inch drop leaf springs for that vehicle for $429.00 for the pair plus shipping.
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Cash, checks, money orders and wire transfers.
Due to the high volume of e-mails we receive, we request when replying to this E-mail kindly do so by hitting your "REPLY" button. This way we can maintain a clear line of communication.
Thank you
Mickey
Phone 1-313-963-3839
Fax 1-313-963-7047
www.eatonsprings.com
Good luck and springs are really the way to go.
A Sy has "Leaf Springs" in the rear so I am a bit confused by your question. If you are asking how hard it is to replace the complete leaf spring assembly itself it really depends on how rusted the bolts / bushings are and how big of an impact gun you have. Not a big deal at all. This is the email response I got from Eaton-Detroit when I inquired about Sy springs:
Morgan,
Yes, we can provide a 2 inch drop leaf springs for that vehicle for $429.00 for the pair plus shipping.
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Cash, checks, money orders and wire transfers.
Due to the high volume of e-mails we receive, we request when replying to this E-mail kindly do so by hitting your "REPLY" button. This way we can maintain a clear line of communication.
Thank you
Mickey
Phone 1-313-963-3839
Fax 1-313-963-7047
www.eatonsprings.com
Good luck and springs are really the way to go.
Syclone Rob
Its all ABOOT the SYTY eh
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
I bought the belltech blocks for $30CDN, though I haven't installed them yet... To tell you the truth.. I am kinda leaning towards getting a set of springs like the one above mentioned. umm.... Just need to open up the bank book.....mduffy said:
JKsSyclone
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Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
My stock Ty has blocks and it cut a 1.68 60' at the Nats this year! Doesnt sound like wheel hop was a problem for mine.:lol:
I would fiberglass springs. Lower and alot less weight! :tup:
My stock Ty has blocks and it cut a 1.68 60' at the Nats this year! Doesnt sound like wheel hop was a problem for mine.:lol:
I would fiberglass springs. Lower and alot less weight! :tup:
Ty0279
Historically Significant
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
$429 is pricey. Like Dave mentioned above, you can get a set of Belltech drop leafs from www.summitracing.com for ~ $160shipped.
Check out my '93 Ty, it has the Belltech springs. The ride is not compromised at all and it sit's just right.
Syclone Rob said:I bought the belltech blocks for $30CDN, though I haven't installed them yet... To tell you the truth.. I am kinda leaning towards getting a set of springs like the one above mentioned. umm.... Just need to open up the bank book.....
$429 is pricey. Like Dave mentioned above, you can get a set of Belltech drop leafs from www.summitracing.com for ~ $160shipped.
Check out my '93 Ty, it has the Belltech springs. The ride is not compromised at all and it sit's just right.
syclone1100
RUNNIN AND SELLIN
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
i just have the leafs like everyone else i was just trying to get things straight thats all and with that other post with the email from eaton it sounds like ill be ordering new leafs which replacing the stock ones wouldnt be a bad idea since their the originals 400 bucks is a small price to pay for newer and better leafs!!!just a 6 said:
syclone1100
RUNNIN AND SELLIN
Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
now every person that i have come across that has put the fiberglass leafs on thier rides have hated them thay say it makes the ride way rougher than before and our trucks ride rough as it is in some cases they even broke and they had to get thier money back. from everything ive read Renz they are not like your shafts strong like bull !!!!!
MikeRenz said:
now every person that i have come across that has put the fiberglass leafs on thier rides have hated them thay say it makes the ride way rougher than before and our trucks ride rough as it is in some cases they even broke and they had to get thier money back. from everything ive read Renz they are not like your shafts strong like bull !!!!!
JKsSyclone
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Re: Lowering a Syclone in the rear
Sorry....i was having typing problems. :lol:
MikeRenz said:
Sorry....i was having typing problems. :lol: