Opinons needed on Lowering

[32chevymedic]

I have a 1932 chevy sedan. My plan is to lower it down to about 1 inch of clearance. I figure i will have to c-cut the rear of the frame to get my ride height. My ? is should i cut the frame and leave the front stock ride height or what is the best way to go about it.[S

 

[hansgoudzwaard]

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Eg. 4 a frame

 

[Sam_Fear]

Kinda depend on how much of the car you have and what you want to end up with. You can push the front axle out suicide style to get it lower, or Z the front like above. Keep in mind, if you leave the axle under the motor, no matter how low the body is, the motor has to clear the axle.


1" is too low for a frame unless you run bags. 3" is about as low as it is possible to drive without getting hung up on everything. 4" is pretty safe clearance. Also consider scrub line. If you have a flat at speed, you don't want the frame to dig in and flip you.

Take a look in the builds section. You'll be able to find examples of several different ways to lower.

 

[32chevymedic]

Thank you both. Very good points i do plan on moving the front end out. I may have to run bags to get the look i want when it is parked. Thank you again

 

[Sam_Fear]

Bags on the front with a straight axle is tricky to do. Just bag the back. How about pics of that frame?

 

[32chevymedic]

I will get some pics of it soon i still have the body on it right now

 

[32chevymedic]

where can i get info on moving the front end? do i need a new one or can i use stock? i like the look of the ibeam 4 inch drop axle but i have been told the front axle out of a 2 wheel drive jeep cherokee would be easiest to work with.

 

[zzrodder]

Here's some pics of a 41 Chev pu axle mounted with bags - appearance-wise it's very similar to your 32 axle. Lots of mods done to the axle and frame is custom made but it gives an idea of what can be done. I think an issue for you is the condition of the 32 axle's kingpins, bearings, etc. and what kind of brakes you want to use, like is there even a disc kit to fit it? I've never seen a Jeep Cherokee axle but I'd guess it's going to be too wide for a 32. A complete Speedway 4" drop axle and mounting kit can work out to be a better way to go sometimes...........

 

[BlueNorther]

or, you could dig 4 properly spaced holes in the ground to get that low down look when parked.

 

[32chevymedic]

Thank you zzroder that helps alot. I might try and bag the front to ghet the look. Although the shovel to dig the holes would probably be cheaper bluenorther thanks guys