Lowered Front End and Ball Joints

Frank, how do they look?  If they look like they're stressed (big angle) then there could be a problem down the road.  If they don't and the ride isn't too stiff, I'd just drive it.

Ron,
Ride is pretty stiff but I need to put lowered shocks in front first to see if I can soften it up a lite that way first.  I'll keep you posted.
Thank you.

That's why many people install drop spindles on a stock beam.  Drop spindles don't affect the ride quality, unlike a cut and welded beam.

Unfortunately, drop spindles don't work for many speedster owners because they drop the front end too much (2.5").  I installed drop spindles on my IM and ended up switching back to regular spindles soon after.

When you buy a set of shorter length shocks stay away from a gas shock.  Gas shocks are too stiff for our light front ends.

Too true.  I had gas shocks in the car when I bought it last year.  I put regular oil filled shocks in and that helped bit it's still a little rough.  I have some shorter oil filled shocks coming in the mail this week so we'll see.  I also have 17" wheels too so that doesn't help.  All this stuff is from the PO so I have so keep sorting until I get it right.
Thanks, Frank

I can see where a front beam adjusted low combined with 17" wheels and low profile tires would give you a rough ride.