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psukraw 09-16-2016 05:44 PM

60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
I just joined this forum, but I have been a loooong time follower! Keep up the good work everyone!

I developed this kit about a year and a half ago, but I am now ready to start making small batches of these assemblies and wanted to see if anyone might be interested.....

Brief Details:
.188" thick material construction.
Retains the x-frame.
Converts trailing arms to a four link w/panhard.
Almost 100% bolt-on (requires welding at the axle)


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Thank you for looking!

Captainfab 09-17-2016 01:00 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Looks good to me aside from the lower shock mount.

psukraw 09-17-2016 01:37 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 7715479)
Looks good to me aside from the lower shock mount.

Thank you, sir. What would you like to see changed on the lower shock mounts? This isn't challenging your opinion, but rather taking it as constructive criticism. I want to make nothing but flawless products.

LVPhotos 09-17-2016 09:49 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Just throwing it out there. I just had a new 2 piece driveshaft built by Adams Driveline for my '62 Short bed with pipe notch. What did you do for a carrier bearing mount?

Captainfab 09-17-2016 11:38 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
In your description you say that the lower shock mount is a layered design. It bolts between the lower bag mount and the bag. IMO that design will eventually break. It should be braced against the axle tube or the lower bag mount. It could be either bolted or welded.

Quote:

Originally Posted by psukraw (Post 7715490)
Thank you, sir. What would you like to see changed on the lower shock mounts? This isn't challenging your opinion, but rather taking it as constructive criticism. I want to make nothing but flawless products.


psukraw 09-20-2016 01:43 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 7716337)
In your description you say that the lower shock mount is a layered design. It bolts between the lower bag mount and the bag. IMO that design will eventually break. It should be braced against the axle tube or the lower bag mount. It could be either bolted or welded.

I see what you're referring to and I agree. The lower shock mount has another face, that is not shown in those pictures. That particular face bolts into the side the bag mount.

psukraw 09-20-2016 06:34 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
1 Attachment(s)
Attachment 1572757

Here is a screen shot of what I was referring too.

Thank you for looking.

ImpalaJim 09-20-2016 10:54 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
wow I couldn't even want a hood when I was pink :rolleyes:

DakotaKid 09-20-2016 11:05 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
i like it. i run a 62. would be cool if you made it without such a huge notch too though, for those that dont need to be that low, and want to retain some bed space.

psukraw 09-20-2016 11:32 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DakotaKid (Post 7719617)
i like it. i run a 62. would be cool if you made it without such a huge notch too though, for those that dont need to be that low, and want to retain some bed space.

Thank you! I could do that too. How much of a notch do you think you would need?

Captainfab 09-21-2016 01:22 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
OK, that's better.


Quote:

Originally Posted by psukraw (Post 7719302)
Attachment 1572757

Here is a screen shot of what I was referring too.

Thank you for looking.


LVPhotos 09-21-2016 09:42 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by DakotaKid (Post 7719617)
i like it. i run a 62. would be cool if you made it without such a huge notch too though, for those that dont need to be that low, and want to retain some bed space.

I put a 2.5" notch in mine of which the pumpkin pokes through at full drop. But now I am limited by exhaust so the notches are useless as far as axle would stop at frame if not for shocks or bumpstop. So before you cut consider this.

psukraw 09-21-2016 10:32 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 7719729)
OK, that's better.

Thank you, sir!

If someone can grab some measurements, between the top of the stock frame and the underside of the bed, I can sketch up some smaller notch options.

LVPhotos 09-21-2016 10:38 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
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The bed sits on the frame at the notch.

rpone605 09-21-2016 10:41 AM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
I'm interested pending price.

Would happen to have an overhead shot of the kit installed?

DakotaKid 09-21-2016 03:35 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
ive already notched mine. I know id have to go into the box to get it lower. but i dont need to lay it on the rockers.

psukraw 09-28-2016 05:25 PM

Re: 60-62 rear bolt-in kit
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by LVPhotos (Post 7719965)
The bed sits on the frame at the notch.

Thank you! That helps out immensely!


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