4 Link Rear Bolt On.

[stepside85]

I've searched online and here but can't seem to find a bolt in 4 link that's not bagged. I'm looking for a kit to convert my 85 gmc stepside to a four link with coil overs. Any idea where I can look?

[stepside85]

Also will a 454 complete rearend fit my truck?

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by stepside85

Also will a 454 complete rearend fit my truck?

There's no such things as a 454 rearend. The motor installed did not have a connection with the rear end option.

[stepside85]

Damn, 40+ views and no responses. No love for the non baggers. I may just have to bag it.

[Pyrotechnic]

I haven't seen one. About the best you can do is take it to a chassis/racecar/fab shop that does good work and have them custom build one for your truck.

You can basically bolt any rear under these trucks, be it a 10, 12, or 14 bolt, as long as it's from 73-87. U joints may differ depending what rear is swapped under what truck.

[N2TRUX]

Your going to have to run coilovers, or bags. Check with ou r forum vendors in the Suspension Marketplace. They will have what you need.

[silvereagle07]

Here ya go. This will get you started. There are other options available. You may want to try the suspension section of the forum. Good luck. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...mber=4BK87BC-B

[andrewmp6]

That kit from brothers you weld it on the axle tho.Why do you want a 4 link tho ?

[BigBlocksRule]

^ Maybe he's referring to a 454SS rearend?

[muthstryker]

CPP has a bolt on system that will get rid of your leaf springs. Its a truck arm setup like the 67-72 c10s.

[stepside85]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Your going to have to run coilovers, or bags. Check with ou r forum vendors in the Suspension Marketplace. They will have what you need.

I'll do that. Searching only gave me bagged threads.

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Here ya go. This will get you started. There are other options available. You may want to try the suspension section of the forum. Good luck. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...mber=4BK87BC-B

Nice. Thanks for the info

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

That kit from brothers you weld it on the axle tho.Why do you want a 4 link tho ?

Better weight distribution than leaf springs, also less wheel spin I believe.

Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

^ Maybe he's referring to a 454SS rearend?

Yes I was. Thank you.

Originally Posted by muthstryker

CPP has a bolt on system that will get rid of your leaf springs. Its a truck arm setup like the 67-72 c10s.

I'm gonna have to check that out. A 67-72 type suspension on a 85 would be pretty nice.

[mooseknuckles]

a lot of the bagged setups could easily be converted to coil overs, especially the air ride/ride tech ones...

[BigBlocksRule]

Be aware, the 454SS rearend uses larger axle tubes than a stock 12-bolt, fitment with the trailing arm suspension may be iffy...

[Tony@AirRideTech]

Being that you are running a rear end out of a 454SS ( 14bolt Semi Float), you will not find anything that will be a complete piece of cake type bolt on system. Our bolt on kit is a super nice piece but our Panhard bar bracket is designed for either a GM Corp 10Bolt or 12 Bolt. So if you used our kit you would have to used a weld on Panhard bar axle bracket, you would have to enlarge the axle clam shell axle brackets for the larger diameter axle tube and you would need to weld the coil over mounts on. Not really too bad of a deal but there will be a little work to it.