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valleycustom · 03-31-2005, 04:59 PM

Here are a couple of pictures of a 69 i'm currently working on. It's going to lay rocker with 22x10's and still run a/c. I also changed over the C10 spindles to work with the mustang ball joints so I can run 6 lug.
Enjoy
Jr

DM310 · 03-31-2005, 05:38 PM

VERY NICE........ oh and welcome. more details

72BLAZERDUDE · 03-31-2005, 06:29 PM

Being the semi old guy that I am would somebody explain how this rear suspension works.

valleycustom · 03-31-2005, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BLAZERDUDE

Being the semi old guy that I am would somebody explain how this rear suspension works.

I wish I had more pictures to show right now. The rear is going to use a cantilever system which will change the lift ratio. This setup is going to be a 3 to 1. The lift at the shockwave will be tripled at the axle. This setup will have 12" once it's finished. The shockwave will be attached to the arms inside the frame. There's a shaft that goes through the frame and connects to another arm that will connect to the rear end. I'm not finished yet because I'm waiting on the correct shockwaves because they sent me ones that only had 3" of travel.

Izzy · 03-31-2005, 10:29 PM

Looks badazz.

smbrouss70 · 04-01-2005, 02:21 AM

Looks Sweet, What kind of wheels are those? Are those 22's up front, too?

valleycustom · 04-01-2005, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks Sweet, What kind of wheels are those? Are those 22's up front, too?

Yeah those are 22x10 and are coddington's, but i'm not sure what kind. I'm just using those to setup the suspension. I have a set of 22X10 viper 6 coddingtons that are going on it once it's finished.

smbrouss70 · 04-01-2005, 10:50 AM

All I can say is DAMN!

bagged72blaz · 04-01-2005, 05:43 PM

How much lift will you have in the front? I have 10" of front lift. If I took my upper bump stops out or put thinner ones in I may get another 1" or so. They are limiting downward travel.

I like the idea of the rear cantilever. I'm going to try some bags with more stroke first.

XXL · 04-02-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bagged72blaz

How much lift will you have in the front? I have 10" of front lift. If I took my upper bump stops out or put thinner ones in I may get another 1" or so. They are limiting downward travel.

You have 10" of lift with airbags in a stock-like (stock w/aftermarket arms) dual control arm setup? Are you sure about that figure?

valleycustom · 04-02-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

You have 10" of lift with airbags in a stock-like (stock w/aftermarket arms) dual control arm setup? Are you sure about that figure?

I will only get 8" in the front due to the balljoins binding up.

bagged72blaz · 04-02-2005, 06:00 PM

XXL

I'm positive. I measured it last month. I have airlift bags on the front stock spindles and SoLo lower a-arms. I get only 7 1/2" in the rear with firstones. I'll take pictures soon. Sort of waiting on my new RH mirrior, and my diamond cut headlights, and clear parking lenses. When I get all my stuff installed I'll take full raise, and dumped pics, Side to side, front up rear down, rear up front down, all at 145 psi

valleycustom

you'll have the opposite problem I have, not the same lift front and rear. It bugs me. It wouldn't be bad if I had a programable electric leveling set-up of some kind. That way one button you could come full up, by setting your height to the lowest level be it front or rear.

PRUNEDA · 04-02-2005, 04:20 AM

Looks awesome

Portmod7 · 04-02-2005, 06:17 AM

NICE work man. All that stuff looks choice!

72MARIO · 04-04-2005, 08:31 PM

Wow.

There is alot of work involved in that frame.

valleycustom · 05-04-2005, 02:58 PM

I received one of the wheels yesterday for a test fit. For future reference for anyone running 22x10's you will need to run a 7" bs to clear the fenders if your bagged and bd. Here are some pictures.

jr

laid67c10 · 05-06-2005, 10:43 AM

nice work cant wait to see it finished , looks sic already!!!

BK · 05-08-2005, 01:19 AM

curious as to how much you have to cut into the hood supports or whatnot, are those wheels gonna clear the hood? Bye the way, looks awesome.

cojnit · 05-10-2005, 02:52 PM

wow the LA crowd is really getting down. I think I am the only one that doesn't have air yet.

valleycustom · 05-26-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DroppedChoppedPanel

curious as to how much you have to cut into the hood supports or whatnot, are those wheels gonna clear the hood? Bye the way, looks awesome.

I'll have to cut the whole side of the inner fender out. I have some ideas for new hood hinges that mount on the firewall. The wheels will clear the hood by a 1/4" when it's all the way down.

valleycustom · 05-26-2005, 10:24 PM

Here are some more pictures of the progress.

jlaird · 05-26-2005, 11:12 PM

dude, that's incredible. I don't know what to say except, how the hell does it work?? What are those arms on the outside of the notch?

valleycustom · 05-27-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

dude, that's incredible. I don't know what to say except, how the hell does it work?? What are those arms on the outside of the notch?

The arms outside of the notch are parts of the cantilever. This system is going to change the lift ratio of the shockwaves. There is a shaft that goes through the frame that connects to the arms on the other side.

Musclerodz · 09-16-2005, 01:45 AM

That is some nice fabrication. Is this a show only truck?

Mike

Rollie396 · 05-27-2005, 12:19 AM

Aha!I get it.The lower end of the shockwaves will attach to brackets on the frame right?When the bags airup it will produce downward force on the arms and bingo....orbit.Very nice work man,I'll be savin pics for when I wanna take the next step down to the ground.

03-31-2005, 04:59 PM	#1
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	Custom Chassis with canti setup Here are a couple of pictures of a 69 i'm currently working on. It's going to lay rocker with 22x10's and still run a/c. I also changed over the C10 spindles to work with the mustang ball joints so I can run 6 lug. Enjoy Jr Attached Images Last edited by valleycustom; 12-05-2005 at 05:16 PM.

03-31-2005, 06:29 PM	#3
72BLAZERDUDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: WATAUGA,TX Posts: 675	Being the semi old guy that I am would somebody explain how this rear suspension works. __________________ 72 2wd 307/AT/AC/TILT WHEEL 78 JIMMY HIGH SIERRA

04-01-2005, 02:21 AM	#6
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Looks Sweet, What kind of wheels are those? Are those 22's up front, too? __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-01-2005, 10:50 AM	#8
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	All I can say is DAMN! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-01-2005, 05:43 PM	#9
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	How much lift will you have in the front? I have 10" of front lift. If I took my upper bump stops out or put thinner ones in I may get another 1" or so. They are limiting downward travel. I like the idea of the rear cantilever. I'm going to try some bags with more stroke first. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

03-31-2005, 05:38 PM	#2
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	VERY NICE........ oh and welcome. more details

03-31-2005, 10:29 PM	#5
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Looks badazz.

04-02-2005, 06:00 PM	#12
bagged72blaz Got L.E.D.s Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Craig Co. Posts: 195	XXL I'm positive. I measured it last month. I have airlift bags on the front stock spindles and SoLo lower a-arms. I get only 7 1/2" in the rear with firstones. I'll take pictures soon. Sort of waiting on my new RH mirrior, and my diamond cut headlights, and clear parking lenses. When I get all my stuff installed I'll take full raise, and dumped pics, Side to side, front up rear down, rear up front down, all at 145 psi valleycustom you'll have the opposite problem I have, not the same lift front and rear. It bugs me. It wouldn't be bad if I had a programable electric leveling set-up of some kind. That way one button you could come full up, by setting your height to the lowest level be it front or rear. __________________ Bagged 1972 2wd Blazer http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

04-02-2005, 04:20 AM	#13
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Looks awesome

04-02-2005, 06:17 AM	#14
Portmod7 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aztec, NM Posts: 388	NICE work man. All that stuff looks choice!

04-04-2005, 08:31 PM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Wow. There is alot of work involved in that frame. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-04-2005, 02:58 PM	#16
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	I received one of the wheels yesterday for a test fit. For future reference for anyone running 22x10's you will need to run a 7" bs to clear the fenders if your bagged and bd. Here are some pictures. jr Attached Images

05-06-2005, 10:43 AM	#17
laid67c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: longview, TX Posts: 280	nice work cant wait to see it finished , looks sic already!!! __________________ 49 Chevy - currently under construction being bagged and hunting for a LS drivetrain!!! 09 - Harley nighttrain on air ride!

05-08-2005, 01:19 AM	#18
BK BK Built Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oroville, WA Posts: 478	curious as to how much you have to cut into the hood supports or whatnot, are those wheels gonna clear the hood? Bye the way, looks awesome.

05-10-2005, 02:52 PM	#19
cojnit Nothing clever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kailua HI Posts: 828	wow the LA crowd is really getting down. I think I am the only one that doesn't have air yet. __________________ Got "the Midas Touch!"



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05-26-2005, 10:24 PM	#21
valleycustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 225	More Pictures Here are some more pictures of the progress. Attached Images

05-26-2005, 11:12 PM	#22
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	dude, that's incredible. I don't know what to say except, how the hell does it work?? What are those arms on the outside of the notch?

09-16-2005, 01:45 AM	#24
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	That is some nice fabrication. Is this a show only truck? Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

05-27-2005, 12:19 AM	#25
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	Aha!I get it.The lower end of the shockwaves will attach to brackets on the frame right?When the bags airup it will produce downward force on the arms and bingo....orbit.Very nice work man,I'll be savin pics for when I wanna take the next step down to the ground. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

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