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SlickSierra77 · 11-16-2005, 02:26 AM

I was wondering if I could run a rear suspension set-up like N2TRUX with a 465 horse motor. I know it would cause bad axel wrap but I was thinking that I could run a set of traction bars under the leafs to help prevent this. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

LONGHAIR · 11-16-2005, 07:10 AM

If you really are making that kind of power, and intend to use it, you would be better-off with some ladder bars mounted inside the frame. With that many leaves removed you will have severe wrap problems and wheel hop. Slapper type bars are not the greatest thing anyway, plus they will hang really low on that type of a set-up. Ladder bars and housing floaters are the economical way to get what you need.

SlickSierra77 · 11-16-2005, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the info I will look into it.

67Fleet · 11-16-2005, 10:18 PM

If you're looking to put some serious HP to the ground, I'd look into a custom 4-link setup with coilovers.

SlickSierra77 · 11-17-2005, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

If you're looking to put some serious HP to the ground, I'd look into a custom 4-link setup with coilovers.

Yeah but the problem with that is that I want to eventually bag it.
Does anyone know where I could find either a bolt on or weld on 4-link for fairly cheap?

phantom dually · 11-17-2005, 12:23 AM

Putting a set off Ladder bars in the frame is pretty easy to do. You could go with a Shockwave bag.

11-16-2005, 02:26 AM	#1
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Could it be done? I was wondering if I could run a rear suspension set-up like N2TRUX with a 465 horse motor. I know it would cause bad axel wrap but I was thinking that I could run a set of traction bars under the leafs to help prevent this. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Attached Images __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

11-16-2005, 07:10 AM	#2
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Could it be done? If you really are making that kind of power, and intend to use it, you would be better-off with some ladder bars mounted inside the frame. With that many leaves removed you will have severe wrap problems and wheel hop. Slapper type bars are not the greatest thing anyway, plus they will hang really low on that type of a set-up. Ladder bars and housing floaters are the economical way to get what you need.

11-16-2005, 02:43 PM	#3
SlickSierra77 SlickSierra Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Keizer,Oregon Posts: 142	Re: Could it be done? Thanks for the info I will look into it. __________________ '77 GMC Sierra 2wd SWB 355SB, TH350

11-16-2005, 10:18 PM	#4
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Could it be done? If you're looking to put some serious HP to the ground, I'd look into a custom 4-link setup with coilovers. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

11-17-2005, 12:23 AM	#6
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Could it be done? Putting a set off Ladder bars in the frame is pretty easy to do. You could go with a Shockwave bag. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448



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