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stanwalker · 11-06-2010, 10:00 AM

I have a 53 Meteor and would like to drop the front end 2". I have looked at cutting the springs, clamping the springs, but do not like eithr option. Does anyone have access to information on 2" or so drop spindles for 52 thru 54 fords or meteors? Stan Walker [email protected] Thanks

Da Tinman · 11-06-2010, 10:05 AM

try ford aerostar front coils, no cutting and should give you the drop you want without hurting ride quality.

rotorwrench · 11-06-2010, 10:16 AM

You might check out JAMCO.
www.jamcosuspension.com/products/sfID1/73/sfID2/39/sfID3/74

Kerby

PS: If the Meteor is closer to the Mercury types they have those too.

Jthepburn76 · 05-17-2012, 07:21 PM

I have a 53 Customline. I went the 1990 Aerostar coil route and it gave me about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of drop. Very easy to install and very inexpensive, $60 or so from www.rockauto.com

41ford1 · 05-17-2012, 07:40 PM

JT,
I saw your post on the HAMB. I like the drop. Did you need any special tools to make the spring change? I have a 53 Courier that I may want to drop using the Aerostar springs. Is it as simple as getting the car on jack stands and using a floor jack to support the A frame?

Mike51Merc · 05-18-2012, 06:56 AM

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Drop Spindles = $500.

Aerostar coils = $60.

Jthepburn76 · 05-18-2012, 02:53 PM

No special tools, it was actually easier than I had read. Just jacked it up removed the bolts, pop the old springs out, put new springs in and bolt it back up. And if you don't like the drop height just wait til you drive it around for a bit. Once the springs settled after about a week I had another 1/2" or so of drop. Looks really good and has a perfect rake with the 4" blocks I installed in the rear.

11-06-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
stanwalker Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 2	Drop Spindles I have a 53 Meteor and would like to drop the front end 2". I have looked at cutting the springs, clamping the springs, but do not like eithr option. Does anyone have access to information on 2" or so drop spindles for 52 thru 54 fords or meteors? Stan Walker [email protected] Thanks

11-06-2010, 10:05 AM	#2
Da Tinman Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: central Ill-annoyed Posts: 56	Re: Drop Spindles try ford aerostar front coils, no cutting and should give you the drop you want without hurting ride quality. __________________ http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff198/Da_Tinman/ www.datinmanjay.com

11-06-2010, 10:16 AM	#3
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,426	Re: Drop Spindles You might check out JAMCO. www.jamcosuspension.com/products/sfID1/73/sfID2/39/sfID3/74 Kerby PS: If the Meteor is closer to the Mercury types they have those too.

05-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#4
Jthepburn76 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 24	Re: Drop Spindles I have a 53 Customline. I went the 1990 Aerostar coil route and it gave me about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of drop. Very easy to install and very inexpensive, $60 or so from www.rockauto.com

05-17-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Drop Spindles JT, I saw your post on the HAMB. I like the drop. Did you need any special tools to make the spring change? I have a 53 Courier that I may want to drop using the Aerostar springs. Is it as simple as getting the car on jack stands and using a floor jack to support the A frame?

05-18-2012, 06:56 AM	#6
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Drop Spindles Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Drop Spindles = $500. Aerostar coils = $60.

05-18-2012, 02:53 PM	#7
Jthepburn76 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 24	Re: Drop Spindles No special tools, it was actually easier than I had read. Just jacked it up removed the bolts, pop the old springs out, put new springs in and bolt it back up. And if you don't like the drop height just wait til you drive it around for a bit. Once the springs settled after about a week I had another 1/2" or so of drop. Looks really good and has a perfect rake with the 4" blocks I installed in the rear.