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Dr. Frankenstein
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: beaverton,Or
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Straight Axles on these year frames?
anyone seen any? i know its probably possible but was wondering if anyone had a pic or two...
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Billerica, MA
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Re: Straight Axles on these year frames?
Maybe for gassers or drag. Not stock.
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Dr. Frankenstein
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Straight Axles on these year frames?
sorry if i wasent clear thats what i ment....i know only the 55-59 came stock with em but i just wanted to see one on the 60-66 year frame(huge difference and i dont want to have to chop the front off and make it fit the old way)
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Dr. Frankenstein
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Re: Straight Axles on these year frames?
anyone?
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: missoula, mt
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Re: Straight Axles on these year frames?
here is a model version...
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alta Loma, Ca.
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Re: Straight Axles on these year frames?
If you wanted to convert to a straight axle, the best way would be to find a front 4wd suspension and swap it in. Don't forget the engine mounts since you would be removing the entire front crossmember.
In 1960 Chevy went to IFS front and coil spring rear with an entirely diffierent frame. A very strong one I may add. It had torsion bars for the front suspension and an extra crossmember to accomodate them, plus a huge x brace in the chassis. I think the 60-62s frame were the strongest of that bodystyle. 59 and down had straight side rail frames with beam axles and leaf springs. Hope this answers your questions. |
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