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Im new here .. I just started working on my Max that i have had 4 a few years .. I own 2 mighty max's that i have had 4 nine years one is a 92 auto single cab & 93 5spd single cab with both under 80k.. hahahah .. I know im a slow starter .. I found a eng 4 my 93 thats going to be the first one i start . I start the build in a few weeks .. I did pick up some 06 cadillac escalade wheels that i got 4 a great price to put on it . The truck is red and i will have a full repaint in the org color i think .. The truck will be dorpped so the wheels will have a 2inch clearance from the top of the fender .

The other truck is an auto so just 4 fun my friend and might build a trubo with nos just to mess with some people .. This will be later ..

Welcome to the site. There are lots of information out there for turbo builds and not too sure about nos turbo. Might have some info from the dsm guys about nos but if you are shooting for high numbers know that some the oem trans holds up good but other options from projectzerog like adapter plate for other trans conversions. Hoping to see a build thread here on a turbo motor since mimes is on mightyd50.

Sounds like Your Off To A Good Start, And Welcome To the Site,
Post Some Pictures Up When you Get A Chance?
There are some People On Here that can help you if you need help Anything!

Welcome to the site! Glad to have you here.

how easy will it be to drop the max ? What can you guys tell me on what i can do ..

i will post pics when i get back out to where they are .. I might get the pics this weekend ..

Here are Some Steps for You!!

Short 7 step tutorial on how to remove coil springs.

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Removing coils 101:

step 1: put truck on jack stands

step 2: remove wheel

step 3: remove bolt that holds sway bar, and the two that hold the strut bar (strut bar bolts from underside of control arm, top is a bump stop.)

step 4: remove tie rod end. (this may take some effort, better get some PB Blaster and a mallet

step 5: put jack under control arm, jack it up so its just barely below the edge of the arm. (a half inch at most)

step 6: remove cotter pin from ball joint. loosen ball joint but don't take the nut off the whole way. You may want to spray some PB Blaster on that too and knock it with a mallet till it drops (the jack should be in place to catch it when it drops)

step 7: lower jack slowly. remove spring. cut. Replace in reverse order.

*note: make sure to cut bump stop in half for a MUCH softer ride.

15 step guide on removing middle leaf spring.

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Step 1: Jack back axle up. And place jack stands under frame.
Step 2: Lower the axle.

Step 3: Remove shock absorber. Remove U-bolts. And pull the spring perch off.

Step 4: Jack axle up so that it is slightly higher than the springs

Step 5: place c-clamp on spring pack. (you probly don't have to do this but just for good measure.)

Step 6: Unbolt the bracket for the emergency brake line and move aside.


Step 7: Remove center bolt of the spring pack

Step 8: Pry the "teeth" off of the clamps that go from the middle leaf, to the top leaf. They wont come off completely because their riveted to the middle spring, but just pry them back with a flathead screwdriver.

Step 9: release c-clamp and drop the bottom spring and middle spring.

Step 10: Replace center bolt and bottom leaf. Use the c-clamp to hold them together while putting the bolt back in. (Some use a different bolt, but i used the existing one and it worked fine for me.)

Step 11: CUT BUMP STOPS!!!!!!!


Step 12: Re-install e-brake bracket and line

Step 13: Re-install bottom plate and u-bolts

Step 14: Re-install shock absorber.

Step 15: Lower truck and go!

*NOTE: My drop took at least 2 or 3 days to settle completely.