z'ing and bagging a 64 Longbed, what would be better? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ElkyRacer · 03-31-2007, 05:23 PM

Ive got a 64 Longbed Im going to start gathering parts to z/notch and bag. Ive got a buddy with a pair of McGaughys 67-70 2.5 drop spindles I can pick up for cheap. What would be better here. I know where to find a whole crossmember/a-arms/ect for a 67-70. I can also pick up a newer 85 model front, and buy drop spindles for it. Which would be better? Did they drasticly change the caster/camber values in the 80s trucks? Would this be a better handling setup? This truck will eventually have a motor weighing right around a BBC, and the truck will be used for car hauling. Would the older stuff be up to the task? Or should I ditch the stock stuff/6lug and go with the newer 80s stuff with 5 lug?
And after all is said and done, when I take it to get aligned, what specs should they align it to. Any special stuff needed to be changed for a lowered truck like this?

Thanks for all your help guys.
Kyle

ElkyRacer · 04-01-2007, 07:29 PM

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

PBFAB.COM · 04-02-2007, 01:30 AM

I would recommend going with the later model front end and components. The parts are more readily available, and I believe the control arms and bushings to be a better design. Have the alignment shop use the specs for the model year of the front end you use.

ElkyRacer · 04-02-2007, 11:40 PM

Cool thanks! Has anyone used the later model 3/4 ton stuff? Is it still a sorta bolt in deal too? Im planning on boxing the frame, as 900lbs sitting on the front end is going to be a strain I think. Should I step up in bag size to compensate for the weight? Im totaly new to this bag stuff so bear with me!

Kyle

03-31-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	z'ing and bagging a 64 Longbed, what would be better? Ive got a 64 Longbed Im going to start gathering parts to z/notch and bag. Ive got a buddy with a pair of McGaughys 67-70 2.5 drop spindles I can pick up for cheap. What would be better here. I know where to find a whole crossmember/a-arms/ect for a 67-70. I can also pick up a newer 85 model front, and buy drop spindles for it. Which would be better? Did they drasticly change the caster/camber values in the 80s trucks? Would this be a better handling setup? This truck will eventually have a motor weighing right around a BBC, and the truck will be used for car hauling. Would the older stuff be up to the task? Or should I ditch the stock stuff/6lug and go with the newer 80s stuff with 5 lug? And after all is said and done, when I take it to get aligned, what specs should they align it to. Any special stuff needed to be changed for a lowered truck like this? Thanks for all your help guys. Kyle Last edited by ElkyRacer; 03-31-2007 at 05:23 PM.

04-01-2007, 07:29 PM	#2
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: z'ing and bagging a 64 Longbed, what would be better? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

04-02-2007, 01:30 AM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: z'ing and bagging a 64 Longbed, what would be better? I would recommend going with the later model front end and components. The parts are more readily available, and I believe the control arms and bushings to be a better design. Have the alignment shop use the specs for the model year of the front end you use. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-02-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
ElkyRacer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texarkana Tx/Ark Posts: 143	Re: z'ing and bagging a 64 Longbed, what would be better? Cool thanks! Has anyone used the later model 3/4 ton stuff? Is it still a sorta bolt in deal too? Im planning on boxing the frame, as 900lbs sitting on the front end is going to be a strain I think. Should I step up in bag size to compensate for the weight? Im totaly new to this bag stuff so bear with me! Kyle



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