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Old 10-30-2012, 09:59 AM   #2
98layinframe
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Re: Confused on front suspension

If you buy an aftermarket kit designed to fit the truck, they pretty much all come with tubular control arms. The down side to me is the size of the little brakes and crappy alignment methods (depending on the kit ya buy) and your spending around +2k.

Im planning to run the Corvette front setup, larger 12-14" rotors( depending on model) dual piston calipers, all light weight aluminum components and it ends up being cheaper. Can buy complete front suspension setups on ebay for around 500 and the custom crossmember for around 800-850 shipped.

So 500-600 less for a suspension that was designed for a performance car, verse a 70's commuter car.
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