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big_ac2001 · 02-03-2012, 11:32 AM

Are there any tricks that can be done to the stock front suspension on my '49 pickup to make it drive a little better? I know that changing to an IFS would be the best thing to do, but I want to leave it stock. I realize that it will never handle great with the straight axle up front, but is there anything I can change that would improve how it drives, while maintaining the stock appearance?

02-03-2012, 11:32 AM	#1
big_ac2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 47	Improving straight axle front suspension Are there any tricks that can be done to the stock front suspension on my '49 pickup to make it drive a little better? I know that changing to an IFS would be the best thing to do, but I want to leave it stock. I realize that it will never handle great with the straight axle up front, but is there anything I can change that would improve how it drives, while maintaining the stock appearance? __________________ '71 Custom 10 lwb, 327ci, TH350 '49 chevy 3100 5 window truck. 235 six cylinder. 3 speed on the column.