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EconoCarl

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Lowered Econoline - Shocks

EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Wed Aug 11, 2010 7:50 pm

It's looking like I need to find shorter shocks for the Econoline. Before going to the parts house and pestering them I figured I'd see what y'all (those of you with lowered Econolines) are using.

FYI: The rear axle is now on top of the leaf springs (axle flip) and 3 leaves have been removed from the front.

Lowered Econoline - Shocks P1010019

econopoor: Econoline Guru; Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by econopoor Thu Aug 12, 2010 4:06 pm

Hi Carl,
Check with the Street Rod shops. Found these at Speedway Motors. They have others.
Duane in Tennessee

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Short-Gas-Filled-Shocks,2183.html?parentDisplayId=870

lectricman: Number of posts : 339
Location : Huntington, West Virginia
Registration date : 2010-04-07

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by lectricman Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:06 pm

I can't answer your question on shocks but the Van looks great sitting low and cool.... Cool

Cool

bugeye bob: Number of posts : 383
Location : atlanta georgia
Age : 67
Registration date : 2009-02-02

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by bugeye bob Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:55 pm

I agree pretty cool....

organ grinder: Number of posts : 149
Location : Wisconsin
Registration date : 2008-10-11

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by organ grinder Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:47 pm

Looking good Carl How's it ride with the axle flipped?

EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:08 am

organ grinder wrote:Looking good Carl How's it ride with the axle flipped?

I won't know until later. I haven't driven this van (OK, maybe 3 miles) since I got it July 30. Removed air bags from previous owner and ran out of "engineering time". Going back stock to drive it to Mid-South Econoline Meet Labor Day weekend. We'll deal with lowering it afterward.

econopoor: Econoline Guru; Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by econopoor Tue Aug 17, 2010 4:00 pm

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oldeconolines/photos/album/1082129391/pic/list
Hi Carl. Here's some photos of a air bagged Econo I saw on OldEconolines that look pretty good. I like the set up much better like this. Bags are out where they should be. I wonder if your bags would work like this? The trailing arms would be easy to fab. Something to think about.
Duane

RobSWD: Number of posts : 52
Location : El Paso
Registration date : 2010-02-04

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by RobSWD Thu Aug 19, 2010 10:59 am

That's a nice stance!

RobSWD: Number of posts : 52
Location : El Paso
Registration date : 2010-02-04

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by RobSWD Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:01 am

What size tires and wheels?

EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:50 am

RobSWD wrote:What size tires and wheels?

The wheels are 15x6 with 205/65 rears and 195/95 fronts. I tried to keep the tire height near stock.

EconoUSAparts: Number of posts : 2198
Location : Ft Thomas,Ky
Registration date : 2008-05-17

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoUSAparts Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:25 pm

Hey Carl,if you had only waited a little longer heres 2 nice 67's that would have been great to replace your wrecked 67 with. Ones an 8 door and ones a Deluxe Club Wagon.

http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/1912830155.html

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1912753955.html

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RobSWD: Number of posts : 52
Location : El Paso
Registration date : 2010-02-04

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by RobSWD Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:01 pm

cool thanks! so did you notch the frame for the rear after you flipped the axle to the top of the spring?

econopoor: Econoline Guru; Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by econopoor Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:38 pm

I really like that 8 door. Looks like it has potential. I'm a little partial to eight doors myself. I got this one about this time last year.

Lowered Econoline - Shocks DSC07187-vi

Lowered Econoline - Shocks DSC07187-vi

I like Carl's new van though. Not many left with original paint.

Carl. Just go ahead and buy them all!! LOL. Never have too many Econo's.

Duane in Tennessee.

EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:52 pm

EconoUSAparts wrote:Hey Carl,if you had only waited a little longer heres 2 nice 67's that would have been great to replace your wrecked 67 with. Ones an 8 door and ones a Deluxe Club Wagon.

Tim, aside from the issues with the suspension, I am very happy with the one I ended up with! Finally started driving it last Friday night. And this one will have some DCW pieces real soon!

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EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:57 pm

RobSWD wrote:cool thanks! so did you notch the frame for the rear after you flipped the axle to the top of the spring?

The frame was notched by the PO when he bagged it. The rear was all right, but the front was a really bad job. For now, I put it back stock. We'll work on lowering it after we get back from the Mid-South Econoline meet in Arkansas Labor Day weekend. Here's a pic I took of it Saturday night:

Lowered Econoline - Shocks 100_5020

EconoCarl: Number of posts : 1109
Location : Beaumont, TX
Registration date : 2008-05-19

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by EconoCarl Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:02 pm

econopoor wrote: . . . I like Carl's new van though. Not many left with original paint.

Thanks Duane, I'm liking it more everyday! And it's looking like only the nose has been repainted and rust is pretty much non-existent.

econopoor: Econoline Guru; Number of posts : 1747
Location : Jackson TN
Registration date : 2010-04-18

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by econopoor Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:06 pm

Can't wait to see it. I love that color. It's one I've been thinking about for my 8 door.
Duane in Tennessee

RobSWD: Number of posts : 52
Location : El Paso
Registration date : 2010-02-04

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Re: Lowered Econoline - Shocks

Post by RobSWD Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:41 am

looks great!

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