Any of you lowriders out there... chain bridge on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

XXL · 10-18-2002, 03:08 PM

Anyone done a chain bridge on the backs of the coil spring trucks? I was trying to get mine to sit on 3 wheels this morning but the rear swingarm just has too much travel to lift up. If you
you've got plans, dimensions, pics, or ideas on doing one, let me know.

Thanks,

Kenneth

XXL · 10-19-2002, 12:18 AM

top... anyone?

jay-dawg · 10-19-2002, 04:35 AM

sorry man...that's way beyond my scope of knowledge. Best go to sportruck.com for that one.

jay

Slammed67 · 10-19-2002, 02:33 PM

chain bride? Please explain?

XXL · 10-19-2002, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Slammed67
chain bride? Please explain?

This probably explains it better than I could...

From this web site

Kenneth

Jwill41 · 10-19-2002, 05:12 PM

please explain what this does.

Patrick Sullivan · 10-19-2002, 05:26 PM

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out the point.

XXL · 10-19-2002, 07:22 PM

Following the pic progression... rear suspension, then one with chain bridge, then one with bridge "in action"...

From the web link I provided earlier--

Quote:

"When you extend the left cylinder, it pushes down on the left axle raising the left side of the car. Normally, that's all you'd get. But, with the chain now acting as a pivot point, the car tips like a teeter-totter. As the left side of the car goes up, the right side is forced down on its springs, which, in turn, brings the left front wheel high in the air."

So, when I pump up my left side air bags and dump the right side, instead of just laying over on one side as it does now, it would lift the left front wheel off the ground. It's kind of hard on frames (because of the torsion angle being applied), but fun nonetheless. Just thought I'd troll the group to see if anyone had done this before.

Kenneth

PushinPebbles · 10-19-2002, 07:30 PM

I understand exactly what ya mean...................I do becuase i was really into lowriders meaning the typical 64 impala juiced lol I know i will get tuanted for saying this...........................im planning on doing that and putting the chains on the front A-arms so i can sorta 3 wheel a little...............this is also a old drag racing trick so the car will do wheel stands........................Jack

PushinPebbles · 10-19-2002, 08:42 PM

thats cool and all but what about our beds bangin our cabs?

do ya think it would matter if it is step or fleet?

just thinking

XXL · 10-19-2002, 08:55 PM

Mine is step, but I don't think the bed to cab clearance would be a problem. However, I already have a problem with tire clearance when I lay one side all the way down and pump the other side all the way up. Because of the angle of the body to the tire, the rear fender tries to push away at the top edge where the welting is. I use that as my stopping point

Kenneth

10-18-2002, 03:08 PM	#1
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Any of you lowriders out there... chain bridge on our trucks? Anyone done a chain bridge on the backs of the coil spring trucks? I was trying to get mine to sit on 3 wheels this morning but the rear swingarm just has too much travel to lift up. If you you've got plans, dimensions, pics, or ideas on doing one, let me know. Thanks, Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-19-2002, 12:18 AM	#2
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	top... anyone? __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

10-19-2002, 04:35 AM	#3
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	sorry man...that's way beyond my scope of knowledge. Best go to sportruck.com for that one. jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

10-19-2002, 02:33 PM	#4
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	chain bride? Please explain? __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-19-2002, 05:12 PM	#6
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	please explain what this does. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

10-19-2002, 05:26 PM	#7
Patrick Sullivan Transcendental Trucker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rockaway Beach, OR Posts: 374	Yeah, I'm trying to figure out the point. __________________ Patrick Sullivan \| sullivan@oregoncoast.com Rockaway Beach, Oregon 1972 Chevy Cheyenne C-20 1998 Dodge Dakota 4x4 So, fill to me the parting glass And drink a health whate'er befalls... Then gently rise and softly call Goodnight and joy be to you all!

10-19-2002, 07:30 PM	#9
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	I understand exactly what ya mean...................I do becuase i was really into lowriders meaning the typical 64 impala juiced lol I know i will get tuanted for saying this...........................im planning on doing that and putting the chains on the front A-arms so i can sorta 3 wheel a little...............this is also a old drag racing trick so the car will do wheel stands........................Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

10-19-2002, 08:42 PM	#10
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	thats cool and all but what about our beds bangin our cabs? do ya think it would matter if it is step or fleet? just thinking __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

10-19-2002, 08:55 PM	#11
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Mine is step, but I don't think the bed to cab clearance would be a problem. However, I already have a problem with tire clearance when I lay one side all the way down and pump the other side all the way up. Because of the angle of the body to the tire, the rear fender tries to push away at the top edge where the welting is. I use that as my stopping point Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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