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Old 03-03-2020, 05:05 PM   #1
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67-72 Independent Rear Suspension Project







Here are some pictures of the latest project. The rear suspension is a fully bolt in IRS kit using a fabricated 9" housing, 33 spline CV shafts, cam bolts to set rear wheel camber and steering arms for toe adjustment.
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Old 03-03-2020, 05:43 PM   #2
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Re: 67-72 Independent Rear Suspension Project

Nice truck... but that sure is a lot of work and coin to "improve" on something (coil trailing arms) that already works perfectly.

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Old 03-03-2020, 06:42 PM   #3
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Very nice,
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Old 03-03-2020, 07:05 PM   #4
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Re: 67-72 Independent Rear Suspension Project

I was going to say welcome to the forum since it’s your first post, but you’ve been here since 2008! Heckuva first post - some serious suspension work done there, nice job.
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Old 03-04-2020, 07:48 AM   #5
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That's outstanding job sir! That thing should do well on the auto cross, if you plan to do that!
Ant no factory trailing arm suspension gonna handle like that will, that's for sure.
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Old 03-04-2020, 07:47 PM   #6
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Impressive first post- nice work
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Old 03-04-2020, 08:32 PM   #7
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Re: 67-72 Independent Rear Suspension Project

Pretty slick. My Camaro has irs and it handles quite well for what it is. I’m sure that truck is a blast to drive. I sure hope it’s got a healthy helping of horse power to go with that setup.
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Old 03-06-2020, 12:50 PM   #8
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Re: 67-72 Independent Rear Suspension Project

It currently has a 400 hp sbc with a really early Edelbrock multiport EFI, 700R4 trans and a 3.70 true trac Ford 9".
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