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in a few weeks we are going to install a 2 link on my truck ill post pics if you nned them.

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why spend so much on the front suspension and just do a 2 link in the back?

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Layinrocker65,

What do you suggest doing for a rear setup? I wanted to do an 11" Kpcomponents c-notch to clear 22's. I have a 12 bolt posi from an 87 burban that I could get a flip kit for and use some 2x3 1/4 box tubing for the link bars mounted on the outside of the frame. I wanted to mount the bags on the bars for lift and buy a Totally Pollished brand watts link setup. Thats at least $700 to $1000 bucks right there. What setup are you running and what size wheel are you on? And are you Layin Rocker? Thanks for the help!

Tony from Norcal

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Looking awesome Tony! I say keep the tractor tires out back!:lol:

Those pics are getting me motivated to do something to my 64!

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Tony-
KP is almost production ready on their new kit for the rear of these trucks. I would highly recommend checking into it. We will be working together on a complete kit for these trucks... Dropmember up front and KP out back.

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Nathan,

Where would I go to check out some pics of the rear setup? Is it on Kp's web site?

Tony from Norcal

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Pics aren't public yet. It should be REALLY soon. I will be getting a couple kits when they are ready. It will be similar to the one they sell for the 73-87 trucks... obviously with different mounting brackets.

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Nathan,

Are you refering to Kp's 6 link setup? With th bags mounted to the back link bars? That would be sweet! Doesn't that setup get like 10-12" of lift?

Tony from Norcal

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That's the one!

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Nathan,

Let me know if you hear anything on a release date on the 6 link. I'll definitely run that setup! And it's bolt in? Cool, Thanks for the help!

Tony from Norcal

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looking sweet man...wish my dad hadn't sold our '64 shorty...keep up the good work

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Thanks Likaroc13! Good luck on the Burban build. No matter what it cost I think you should build it! I wish I haddn't been so dumb and ruined my 65 burban! Do you have pics of your burban?

Tony from Norcal

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no I don't...whenever I make it back home next time, I'll try to get some pics though...I'm in the process of trying to sell my '93 fullsize...if it sells, i wanna try and build the Burb...just gotta see how things go

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yes i am layin rocker. I have a tri 4-link on the rear with the bottom straight bars out of 2x2 1/4" with bushings at the end and the bags mounted on them. You talked about 2x3 tubing but 2x2 would be fine. They are on the outside of the frame rails. The top links are double ended 3/4" heims mounted on a truss over the axle. It rides really nice. Pretty cheap to make too. I made mine for cheaper then this but this is a start. http://www.*****************/SuperLif...4-LinkKit.php# If I were you I would not go for a watts link unless you made it your self. THey are way to expensive and the tri 4 link kill two birds with one stone by centering the axle. Right now I have gay 17"s that came on my truck but I can lay on 22's. The rims I am looking at are the boss 330. I want 22's with a 40 profile tire but i cant find them any lower than 24's though and I dont know if I want to do the extra work to lay 24's with a 35 profile. I really just want a nice simple 6 spoke. Any way if you do it smart a tri 4 link is not that expensive at all. YOu could also go with a wishbone three link. There are alot of options out there if you dont do a 2 link or spend $1000 on a kp 6 link when they come out. And if you are wondering what my front setup is, I have a 4" Z with lower control arms and drum brakes. To lay the 22's up front I will need another 1.5" drop so drop spindle are my best bet. Power steering and power brakes might be nice too.

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Hi everyone,

Its been awhile so I wanted to post some progress pics! Just alittle breakdown of what i've done. I tore out the rotted wood in my bed, removed the stock rear coils, panhard bar, and shocks. I ordered new body and radiator bushings from Early Classic Enter. I mounted my reproduction radiator support to a used 66 header panel, and got one repro fender mounted. Once I sell my 17's I will get 5 lug axles for the 12 bolt that came with my 64. I sold my other 12 bolt with 373 posi to my brother in law for his 82 chev. What rear end gears should I be running with the tpi/4l60e and a 29in. rear tire? let me now what you guys think!

Tony from Norcal

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Looks good. Are you going to use those manifolds on the motor in the pic?

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Hi there from Marysville/Yuba City area...

The last photo shows what looks like an auxillary fuel door on the bedside. Does it have them on both and more importantly does this truck have the fuel tank valve to swith over from one tank to another that you may possibly not be using any longer?????

Hmmm????? ;)

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Nice dude !!!!:metal:

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Poorboy,

I dont think i'm using the manifolds, i'll probably use a shorty header.

Blackedoutharley,

The truck does have the doors on both sides which sucks for me cause I dont plan on using side tanks. But both the tanks were gone when I bought the truck. You live near Yuba city? I go grocery shopping there. Thanks guys for the compliments! Later.

Tony from Norcal

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Do you want to sell them?

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Nice work!!:metal: Joe

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Great to see you back Tony truck is looking awesome. I am at a hault with mine so waiting on some parts :)

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hey tony made any progress with your truck????

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Looks like $500 dollars well spent!

The build looks great!

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so what happens to the suburban now?
-Brad