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05-19-2014, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Bakersfield ca
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55-59 corvette suspension
What companies are there that make the corvette suspension install kits for out truck. I know of flat out engineering. Just wondering what others there are. What do you guys think about the corvette suspension for these trucks? Also can the corvette suspension be installed withiut the install kit. Thanks everyone
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05-19-2014, 03:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central Indiana
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
there are several guys on here that have built them without kits.
they have even posted blueprints of the crossmember in their threads. here's the first one I found. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6395334 |
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05-19-2014, 04:53 PM
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Location: Boise, Idaho
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
LOL, I thought you were using 55-59 Corvette suspension in your truck! LOL, That's what I am using in my AD.
 Brian
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05-19-2014, 05:02 PM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Racer357 thats an Ad truck mine is the task force 55-59
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05-19-2014, 05:08 PM
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Location: Central Indiana
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Sorry,
It is the same principal though. with a tape measure and a welder, anything is possible. The guys at no limit had to come up with a kit somewhere. for 3000.00 you can mess up several attempts and still be money in the clear! |
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05-19-2014, 05:10 PM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Lol thats true. I was just trying to find a kit I can just weld in and then bolt all the corvette suspension parts too. That flat out engineering kit looks pretty good. Just wondering what else is out there
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06-07-2014, 12:12 PM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
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05-19-2014, 07:30 PM
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Location: wind lake WI
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
It's not that hard to make your own and a whole lot cheaper, made my own.
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05-20-2014, 10:46 AM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Anyone have any pics of there corvette install for the 55-59 . Thanks
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05-20-2014, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Central Indiana
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
I don't know the TF trucks well but here's a 54 being done.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475171 |
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05-20-2014, 04:03 PM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
The kits are nice but too pricey for me. I have $35 in my crossmember for the front. Definitely better than $1000!! The Corvette factory front crossmember is nearly perfect fit and darn near direct bolt in for the TF trucks they just don't look as good to me as the aftermarket cross members.
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05-20-2014, 10:25 PM
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Just curious, I admit I know NOTHING about suspension geometry but if you use the stock Corvette cross member, I assume you'd have to make SOME modification to it and/or the frame rails for it to fit tightly for welding. Does this effect anti dive or other geometry?
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05-21-2014, 11:02 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Riverbank, Ca.
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
If you have more time than $$. C4 crossmember will fit 55-59 truck, use factory C4 alignment specs. Looking forward to driving my 58 C4.
Harvey 1957 Chevy Stepside 1958 GMC Fleetside C4 build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535686&page=5 |
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05-22-2014, 01:18 PM
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Location: tacoma wa.
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
i remember using those suspension setups 35 years ago. they are quick way to get 5 lug pattern since hubs bolt on. vettes had same front end up to 62, same as 49-54 passenger car.
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06-06-2014, 01:34 PM
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Location: Weston FL
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Re: 55-59 corvette suspension
Many years ago I had Fatman Fabrication crossmember welded and c-notched on my 58' Chevy stepside. 85-87 Corvette suspension components bolted right on.
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