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softballnrd27 · 08-08-2007, 10:43 AM

The older trucks didn't come with the set up like the newer trucks. They had a straight "axle" front end. If you have ever seen the rear of a front wheel drive car they have the same "axle" in the rear. It is basically and I-beam for the suspension to mount to.

08-08-2007, 10:43 AM	#4
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: suspenion questions The older trucks didn't come with the set up like the newer trucks. They had a straight "axle" front end. If you have ever seen the rear of a front wheel drive car they have the same "axle" in the rear. It is basically and I-beam for the suspension to mount to. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168 Last edited by softballnrd27; 08-08-2007 at 10:43 AM.