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03-08-2010, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
looks cool.... you should put a watts link in there
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03-08-2010, 09:50 PM
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gets board easy.......
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Colorado Springs
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
very nice work, but why is the hoop off centered....or is that just the pic??
do you know what springs you have, weight i mean |
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03-08-2010, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Parsonsburg, Maryland
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
The drive shaft is not in the right location in the pic. It is off to the side like that because the crossmember I had did not have the drop down in the middle. It may not be perfect, but I think it's pretty cool looking. And it definently serves it's purpose. Springs are 170#. I have not figured out what springs to put in the front yet. I was thinking a 3" drop, but am still debating.
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03-09-2010, 07:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Parsonsburg, Maryland
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
Im not planning on notching it. I do not want to slam the thing just want a little smaller ride height. A buddy of mine had a 3/4 spring setup in his 72 that looked really good, so I figured I would try that. Any suggestions on where to get em. Thanks for the appreciation.
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03-09-2010, 11:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Longmont, CO
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
Hey very nice rear suspension I am building a 4 link suspension for my 65 gmc and i was wondering what was the load rating on the coil overs you are using.
thanks Clark Davis |
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03-09-2010, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Parsonsburg, Maryland
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
It is a 170#. The charts show a 200# spring for our trucks. I did not want the stiff ride to go with those springs.
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03-10-2010, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Parsonsburg, Maryland
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
There is 2x3 .120 wall box tubing between the frame flanges at every crossmember location. I think that should keep her nice and together. Those coil overs are out pretty far, but I will definently keep that in mind when I get it going down the road and get to feel things out. Thanks for the tip 62gmc. To clear things up along the lines of keeping the old suspension, I agree there is nothing wrong with running the stock equipment in these trucks. I love the original suspension. Mine was in terrible shape and this was way cheaper to buy the steel and build rather then to buy replacement parts. The extra supports were put on the trailing arms because I was not sure how they would hold up after bending them and welding brackets onto them. The added bonus is that it looks alot cleaner in my opinion.
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03-12-2010, 02:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Rockwell, NC
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Re: Check out my new rear suspension
Thread closed.phish72 and Mitch6772 review the site rules before posting again. If you want to fight, do it elsewhere... not on the forums.
First second and final warning on the pissing match and trolling. Next will be a permanent account suspension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=390813 |
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