A 2-link question-

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Sorry for the friction, Fellas! I was just looking at the basic bits and wondered, why not? I'm actually eyeing a 67 rear and t/a setup. Redrill axles, a posi and wide drums that I have on hand, 3/4 ton calipers up front. Wha-la, cheap narrowed rearend! Not trying to be cheap, as much as I kinda wanted to try a bit of fab work. That being said, it ain't like I can pony up for the QA1 kit anytime soon. Truck will be getting a 5.3/4l60 with a BTR stage 2 truck cam that is on hand. I have a 67-72 t/a xmember to mod/use to mock up. I'm also considering Z'ing the front. We'll see, I took in a 67 GMC to finish out over the weekend that'll take me a bit to deal with, so I've got time to ruminate.

This is how I would do it. The 67-72 x-member will get you the basic layout needs & can be modified to work within the Square rails or if you have the skill set I've seen guys graft the entire rear clip. Not sure that's any better IMHO. Stock T/A's cleaned-up w/some stitch welds in the seams & fresh front bushings. Fab (or buy) some front mounting brackets that allow tuning the pinion & Instant Center.

A front 'Z' done properly helps get the ride height @ a lower altitude w/o compromising ride quality. Do the Caster mods & taller upper BJ for a quicker Camber curve w/the OE suspension. Leaves $$ for better quality shocks as well.