lowering 68 swb

[kool patina]

Been wanting to lower my 68 swb for some time. I recently have read that DJM Dream Beams are JUNK! Was told to look for 93-93 Lightning beams, that they were factory lowered beams and I was told today that the beams are the same on any 93-95 1/2 ton , just the Lightning had used lowering springs and shocks. Could I install factory 93-95 stock beams and torsion bars, with disc brakes on my 68, and look for a good after market lowering spring and shock, and I know I will have to probably have the stock beams hydraulically bent to correct camber settings. Who make a good lowering spring, and what is the drop on it? I thought if I could not install 93-95 factory beams with disc brakes on my 68, I would re-bush king pins and locate after market lowering springs and shocks , bend my stock beams to correct camber...would like to get rid of the king pins and drum brakes. Anyone ever do this? Thanks!

[HIO Silver]

Don't believe everything you read. The internet is notorious for misinformation. But it sounds like you did alot of research so go for it.

Many a Fordification members have used DJMs with little to no issues. What is "JUNK" refer to? It was probably an idiot behind the wrench.

[DCrusher]

I have DJMs with 76 disc under mine very happy with them no problems.

[moon.dog62]

Try airbagit they also make lowered beams, and they are not tube welded together as you say about djm beams but fabricated I beams.