Disc Brake Conversion Kits - Drop, Stop & GO!

Using the same tool, new kingpin bushings were installed into the center of the spindle.

Another Jim trick for reinstalling the kingpin plugs is to reverse-dimple them using a socket and a metal punch before inserting them in the axle.

Before installing the new bearing adaptors, the spindles were tuned up and smoothed with emery cloth.

Using a proper-sized piece of tubing, the bearing adapters were installed onto the original spindles.

Since we were using new tie-rod ends with a bolt-on design, the original ball-style inserts must be removed from the steering arms. The first step was to grind off the swedged end of the steering ball.

After grinding, the center of the steering ball was drilled out to remove the press fit's mechanical pressure.

After drilling, the steering ball was easily knocked free of the steering arm.

Comparing the new Classic Performance Products dropped axle to the original unit, it's easy to see the 3 inches of lowering to be gained from the new unit.

The heavy-duty forged dropped ends of the new CPP axle are equally super strong and very graceful.