mctwist77

I finally installed my 2/2 drop. I used Mcgaughys spindles up front and Ebay special shackles in the back. During the install I ended up doing the upper and lower ball joints while I already had everything apart. This job was a major PITA. I got a quote for $300 for the install and an alignment and like the cheap bastard I am I decided to try to do it myself. Needless to say, I got the rear shackles in and the drivers side spindle in then I had a shop finish the passenger side as I ran out of time, blood, sweat, tears and swears. Some takeaways from the job. The lower ball joints have 4 little lips on them that need to be punched or chiseled in, in order to get them off. Once I did that I just hit it with a sledge hammer and it came out. I didn't end up removing the front axle as some members suggested and it was fine. I also didnt drill out the damper/bumpstop as some other members had, so far the ride quality is very similar to stock. As for the Mcgaughys spindle I thought it was good. My only complaint is that on the top of the spindle you have to mount a bracket that holds the brake line, the holes that were on the spindle that were designed to hold that bracket were too close to the upper ball joint. And by too close I mean that it was contacting the the upper ball joint boot, its not that big of deal but I just worry about it messing up the boot and the grease will come out. Also, I had to buy the "hardware" for the spindle from Mcgaughys which was bullshit. They insisted that you had to use their shitty bolts or else the spindle wouldnt work.. Well the 6 bolts cost $25 dollars and then they charged me $17 for 5+ days of shipping, then I didnt even end up using them because the Moog bolts that came with the ball joints were way better. Now, Im trying to decide if I should go with 22'' chome reps or 22'' silver reps, let me know what you guys think!

Sooo.... it's sold?

Or, you could keep the truck and get a c5 or c6 z06! Then buy one of those metal carports as a second garage.

Did you sell the SS?

Picture of a picture! Woah! Looks good man! Rocking that Onyx Black.

Looking to get some nice bushings on my front sway bar. I was looking at energy suspension stuff but nothing specifically says it will fit the SS. Can someone help me out?

These were recommended to me. I've heard great things about them. http://www.amazon.com/Kensun-Technology-Headlight-Conversion-Halogen/dp/B00T8HPF24

Looks good man! Cant wait to see the finished look. Where did you get it?

Haha I know,and the top part of the photo has another suprise

Yeah its right off I75, about an hour south of Atlanta. I've never been but I'd like to check it out. They have car shows there a lot too.

Thanks guys. Luckily I live an hour from Summitt Racing so I don't have to pay shipping!

So I was thinking about getting the same hood that NipRing has and painting the ram air part silver to match my grilles. I had my buddy who does graphic design for a living photoshop it. What do you guys think? NipRing, I hope you dont mind that he used your photo as a baseline.

I wonder if the ebay ones are any good. I've heard mixed reviews. As long as its not from China how bad could it be?

Jason, ewwwww

Exactly

NipRing, how do you like those lights? What hood is that?

So since apparently everyone has sexy trucks...... lets see them! Pictures or it didnt happen.

Im going to be installing my lowering spindles within the next week or two and I was wondering if it is possible to do the install without removing the axles? Also, once I get them installed I need to turn the torsion keys down so that the bump stops are just about touching the frame then cut them back?

Yeah you guys are right. I'm about to install my spindles and shackles so I figure once those are on I'm going to be with her for the long haul. Thanks for the wise words!

I know its a total shot in the dark but I figured I would put it out there before I start modding my truck. I have a 2003 Silverado SS with 98k miles. I bought it from the original owner and its super clean. No rust, well maintained. I have a log of all the work/oil changes since the first one in 2003. I recently just put some Belltech Shocks on it and had the windows tinted. I'm looking to trade for an Arrival Blue SSS in similar condition with similar miles. Let me know if anyone is interested. Again, I know its a long shot but I always wanted an Arrival Blue.

What part of Georgia are you in? I'm in Warner Robins and there are a few guys that have SSS here but we dont have a group.

How loud is it? Any drone?

Thanks Kaze! Got any pictures of your 300zx?