|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
11-09-2019, 10:12 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Tiffin Ohio
Posts: 74
|
Rear suspension suggestions
Hello everyone. I’m usually over on the 67-72 side but I’m getting back to work on my 51 3100 5 window. I’ve used the search function for this question but can’t find an answer I’m looking for. What is a good junkyard rear suspension to use on these trucks? Prefer a leaf spring setup. I have a 73 posi camaro rear but I found a zr2 at the junkyard today. I like the rear suspension on it with the sway bars and such but I need to get a tape measure out and do some figuring. Any other suggestions would be great. I was Thinking about a TCI setup so I don’t have to deal with all the salty rusted parts at the yard. Thanks everyone.
|
|
|
|
11-10-2019, 12:27 AM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Yuba City, CA.
Posts: 678
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
I have a 8.8 out of a 98 explorer with disc brakes and 373 limited slip. I did have to put mini tubs to clear the bedside the tires just barley touched or you could probably get wheels with a different off set to fix the problem. The pumpkin is off set to the passenger side but that’s not an issue.
__________________
Jan's 53 |
|
|
|
|
11-10-2019, 09:40 AM
|
#3 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Jemez Springs, NM
Posts: 435
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
Quote:
Had to use 1” spacers on each side to center the wheel in the wells as i did not want to modifay the bed. Used billet concentric spacers and with the 235 not worried. Used a TCI parabolic Springs set up that centered the axle in the opening Last edited by Jemezcrusher; 11-10-2019 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Spelling |
|
|
|
|
|
11-10-2019, 08:29 AM
|
#4 |
|
Post Whore
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14,674
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
They do have disc brakes 3.73s and a g80 and its 3in wider than standard s10
__________________
Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver Last edited by mongocanfly; 11-14-2019 at 12:41 AM. |
|
|
|
11-14-2019, 12:13 AM
|
#5 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: S.E. Arizona
Posts: 52
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
11-14-2019, 12:41 AM
|
#6 |
|
Post Whore
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14,674
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
Zenwren,,,,You are correct...my 98 zr2 blazer does have a rear sway bar....I got it mixed up with my other old blazer that doesn't have one, from bad memory....I had to go look
I changed above wrong post
__________________
Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver |
|
|
|
|
11-14-2019, 05:41 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: calgary alberta
Posts: 8,346
|
Re: Rear suspension suggestions
lots of good info here if doing some s10 stuff. dimensions etc. take some time to scroll through, it's usually there somewhere.
https://www.gmupfitter.com/publicat/..._Truck_pgs.pdf |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
