maverick in front too high,need help!!

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  1. lynhrt210

    lynhrt210 Member

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    ok so i got a 74 maverick and my broinlaw has a 71 grabber i parked mine next to his and i noticed that my front end is higher than his,was wondering if anybody can tell me whats up with that or any hints on how to get it lowered down thanks!!!:thumbs2:
     
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    well you can cut small sections out of the spring or search "Shelby Drop" on the site (y) i'm no expert on it but i'm sure somebody will know how much to cut

    is this by chance your brother inlaws grabber?
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    mean_maverick cut a coil out of his and it dropped the front by 2"-2 1/2" but it all depends on spring wear and the weight of the front end, you might want to ask him the best way of doing it since he did his within the last month(or maybe he'll comment here)
     
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  5. justin has a 74

    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    Heat up the coils
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Dont ever do this.
     
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    Shelby drop will not have any effect on ride height.
    Never ever put heat to a spring
     
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    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    :ignore: ......
     
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    PAINTANK Cometosis Obsessivus

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    Raise the rear end up until you have the desired rake.
     
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    maybe your brother in law has wore out springs
     
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    your brother in laws car was prolly a factory 6 cylinder. the springs are weaker and set lower.

    i put the blue wrench to mine. it aligned my front end lowered it and took out the bump steer and tire wear.
     
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    Yeah dont heat them, it weakens and stiffens the spring considerably at all heat points, Im sure the last thing you want is to hit a bump and end up with 3 or 4 mini-coil springs on one side...lol
     
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    A Blower is usually heavy enough to drop it some.
     
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    You had two Mavericks side by side? Thats a mini-meet! where's the pictuers?
     
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    That would do it or a 351w. I did 351w and cut the coils.
     
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