Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

I am currently in the process of rebuilding a 1971 long bed fleet side pickup. The truck originally had a camper in the bed, along with monster rear leaf springs. It had 18'' steel wheels with a 31'' outside diameter and still had 10-12'' of clearance in the bed side. During the rebuild I plan to do some modernization. The drive train will be a rebuilt lt1 engine that will be bored and stroked with an edelbrock top end kit. I plan to keep the DANA 60 rear end in order to handle the power from the new engine. I have no interest in lowering the truck other than for improved handling characteristics. My question is this, is there a better alternative to the rear suspension than the standard rear leaf? I have access to a plasma torch and welder, so some fabrication is not out of the question.

Thanks

Tony

Re: Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

I have a 70 C20, and it seems we have the same plans for our trucks. So, Bump for the answer!! :)

Re: Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

I'd think new leaves so that way the steel isn't all old and probably sagging or stuff like that is about it unless you wanna go 4 link like all the big lifted trucks go w/ which for your purposes would be way overkill unless your building it into a trail rig or something.

Re: Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

I would definitely replace the springs with new. I'm looking for an upgrade to the suspension system for street performance/drag strip. When pushing 500+ horsepower I worry about wheel hop.

Re: Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

If youre worried about wheel hop, just convert it to trailing arm suspension out of another 67-72

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PM me and I can provide you with usefull suspension ideas and information that can not be posted here.

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Re: Looking for 71 c20 rear suspension opinions
 

If I pm you.Can you give me some info on some Dickie's.:ito: