My new old truck! Suspension????

[71rustpile]

Hello,
Been lurking on this site for a couple of weeks now doing some research before I made a purchase. Finally pulled the trigger on Saturday and picked up this jem in Yukon, Oklahoma.
I plan on rebuilding the 350 thats in it now and changing out the 4 speed to an automatic. I also plan on making the interior look nice but leave the body the way it is with the nice patina.
My question for you guys is what should I do for suspension? I plan on running 22's maybe 20's and want it slammed so I have a little tire tuck in the fenders. I would like to do this on a budget so I don't want to drop 5k for an Air Ride Technologies setup. I just want the truck to sit low all the time. So any recommendations on what I need to do with the suspension setup would be greatly appreciated!

[Mike J]

biggest thing you have to remember that I didnt think about when I started planning my truck is: you have to be able to turn the front wheels! -so you can't go too low in the front without proper backspacing and suspension setup. - that's whats good about air suspension and big wheels, you can raise it up to get clearance. I really wanted to tuck more tire in the front, but with a static drop Im as low as I can go and still turn fully lock to lock - Im running a 5.5/7 drop but also only running 15x7 wheels so I have a little more room to play with I think. good luck brother, truck looks really cool!

[Ram-Man]

I am putting bags on mine right now. I wish I would have done it from the start. It can be done fairly inexpensive if you keep it simple. I like the idea of the height adjustment with air. We just spent a week in highlands ranch, co. Nice area you are in. Welcome

[71rustpile]

Ok, did the research and figured out the bags are the way to go! Ordered the ART stage 1 kit today with upgraded electronic controller. Also odered 2 1/2" drop spindles and CPP c notch kit. Probably gonna go with the Boss 338's in 20's. Should be in the weeds soon!

[ripdog28]

Sweet, cant wait for progress, i love the paint job.

[71rustpile]

So I ordered the Boss 338's in a 20x8.5, any suggestions on tire size?

[N2TRUX]

Since I missed your first post, let me welcome you to the "posting" side of the forum. While I am at it, let me thank you for taking the time to research your needs.

Now to your questions of tire size. I like the combo of 245/40/20 and 295/40/20. This gives a nice stagger in tire height, and still retains some sidewall.

[basemodel67]

Lose that back bumper quick! That will help a lot in the looks department. Oh yeah, putting it on the ground will also help. Nice truck...

[entourageguy]

Nice look with the paint. This should transform nicely with the drop and wheels. You should post a pic on the photo shop forum and let the guys over there do some work on it.

[-dylan-(OO==|==OO)]

love the truck.... i would leave the patina. and slam it to the ground.... the boss 338 wheel looks killer on these trucks

[71rustpile]

UPDATE- Here's how it sits after 5 weeks working on it some nights and weekends. Cleaned the frame and painted with Por-15, installed CPP c-notch, Air Ride Technologies kit, 2 1/2 dropped spindles. More pics to come.........

[71rustpile]

Here it is about 95% complete.........

[ripdog28]

Looking good man, what are the specs on the engine?

[71rustpile]

Just a 350 with stock heads, performer cam, intake, 600 cfm carb, ceramic coated shorty headers and flowmaster hushpower muffler

[6772owner]

That is just wicked awesome, you work fast! You better be going to the show next weekend, I have to see this thing in person!

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by 6772owner

That is just wicked awesome, you work fast! You better be going to the show next weekend, I have to see this thing in person!

What show? I'm going to the Golden Super Cruise Saturday night.

[Alvin]

Wow, fast work. You totally made my 7 year project look bad

Looks good!

[oldblue1968chevy]

looks really good!!!! I like it any interior pictures?

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

looks really good!!!! I like it any interior pictures?

This as far as I've got with the interior. Mexican blanket seat cover, carpet on floor and a rockin stereo coming soon!

[POPO1984]

Like it

[nastyc10]

Sweet dude!

[67cheby]

nice progress and sweet shop might i add !!

[N2TRUX]

Looks like you nailed it. It looks like you opted for the Coys C-56. Good choice.

[71rustpile]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Looks like you nailed it. It looks like you opted for the Coys C-56. Good choice.

Yes they are Coy's C-56 in a rare finish called natural. They look like cast aluminum but are powdercoated with a machined lip. I had ordered the Boss wheels but had to bail when I saw these! Coy's only had like 10 sets of these made.

[71rustpile]

More pics of it "in the weeds"