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Title: trying to figure out this damn beam
Post by: chriswtchdr on August 30, 2016, 05:54:01 PM

so I bought a '73 bus a while back and it's lowered, I want to go a few inches lower and I'm not sure what type of beam I have. I was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what I have installed (based on these photos) so I can determine what my best move is. It rides ok as is (and I know, the lower I go, the worse it will ride). I am trying to figure out if a new beam will get me any lower or if I should stick with what I've got and get drop spindles. 

Thanks for any advice you can give me!!

Title: Re: trying to figure out this damn beam
Post by: Geoff on August 30, 2016, 08:26:46 PM

Looks like basic adjusters and close t if not in their lowest position. You could mod the adjuster to go a little lower but all your going to do is bind the ball joints. Drop spindles are the best choice.

Title: Re: trying to figure out this damn beam
Post by: chriswtchdr on August 31, 2016, 12:30:36 PM

Cool, thanks dude. Is it fairly easy to adjust the beam back up when the winter rolls around?

Title: Re: trying to figure out this damn beam
Post by: Geoff on August 31, 2016, 06:40:44 PM

It is simple but can be tough sometimes depending on how tight the center block is inside the beam. as well you may need to run taller shocks once raised.