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| Re: Re: suspension and lowering -- Ken Merring | Post Reply | Top of thread | Maverick Message Board |
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Posted by: Ward Frahler 12/16/2001, 07:14:25 |
:=Just wanted to ask if anyone out there has tried either the GlobalWest upper&lower a-arms or the Fatman fab. dropped spindles? I know Fatman from street rodding, the spindles are supposed to lower the maverick 2" and use the bigger Granada rotors and calipers.
.............................. Ward are these companies making dropped spindles to bolt on the Mav ? The stock Mav discs are 11" as is. Just a note that 14" wheels just fit without hitting the calipers on the 11" setup depending on the wheel offset. If larger than 11" then 15" wheels may be needed. Also while the suspension is off it's cheaper to cut 1 coil off the springs than to invest in spindles. Don't forget that you will end up with a large forward rake unless it's what you want and be looking at the under side of the car if there is exhaust hanging low. When lowering the rear with blocks, you will need to custom bend a brake adjusting tool (with heat) to be able to move it between the backing plate and the springs. And then there's the matter of front end alignment! Good luck, just done this. Ken .............................Ken, yes Fatman is making a direct bolt on spindle, here is there list. While it just says mustang in here they used to advertise maverick also so I called them and yes it will fit the mav. I didn't know that a stock mav had 11" brakes, they just told me that you have to use brake parts from a 75 to 80 Granada, I just assumed they were bigger, my mistake. Could you send me a picture of your lowered mav to w_frahler@msn.com Thank you for your time, Ward |
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