How to Slam a 55-59 truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmuck · 03-02-2008, 02:53 AM

My buddy just bought a 56 chevy truck from his g-pa and he was asking me the best way to slam one on the ground. He has been looking at the mustang II front ends with airbags and I was wonder if that would be the best way to get the front on the ground. The back is no problem he will just 4-link it, but what would be the best rear end to use? He has a rearend out of a 86' chevy and I was wondering if that would be good. Any suggestions will help. Thanks

55dude · 03-02-2008, 06:52 AM

TAKE OFF THE WHEELS!

just kidding dude! do a search and you will find lots of info on the subject.

entourageguy · 03-02-2008, 07:11 AM

Check out the suspension forum there is loads of stuff there. Sounds like your on the right track though.

1-ton of fun · 03-03-2008, 01:14 PM

4x4 s-10, 70-81 camaro, or 75-79 nova for the rear

low57 · 03-04-2008, 12:22 AM

You could either do a camaro /firebird front clip or a MII with dropped spindles and airbags. Either choice will work good plus the 55 - 59 cabs have basically a factory body drop over the frame that makes it easier to lay these trucks on the ground.

entourageguy · 03-04-2008, 03:08 AM

I put a 99 s10 4x4 rear end into my truck. With the disc brakes if you lower it too much the disc calipers will hit the box when aired out as well I have the 7 x 15 rally wheels and ended up using a 2" spacer. I'm going to tub mine with small 5" tubs.

03-02-2008, 02:53 AM	#1
jmuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Tx Posts: 167	How to Slam a 55-59 truck My buddy just bought a 56 chevy truck from his g-pa and he was asking me the best way to slam one on the ground. He has been looking at the mustang II front ends with airbags and I was wonder if that would be the best way to get the front on the ground. The back is no problem he will just 4-link it, but what would be the best rear end to use? He has a rearend out of a 86' chevy and I was wondering if that would be good. Any suggestions will help. Thanks

03-02-2008, 06:52 AM	#2
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: How to Slam a 55-59 truck TAKE OFF THE WHEELS! just kidding dude! do a search and you will find lots of info on the subject.

03-02-2008, 07:11 AM	#3
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: How to Slam a 55-59 truck Check out the suspension forum there is loads of stuff there. Sounds like your on the right track though. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 03-02-2008 at 07:11 AM.

03-03-2008, 01:14 PM	#4
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: How to Slam a 55-59 truck 4x4 s-10, 70-81 camaro, or 75-79 nova for the rear __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#5
low57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston , Texas Posts: 17	Re: How to Slam a 55-59 truck You could either do a camaro /firebird front clip or a MII with dropped spindles and airbags. Either choice will work good plus the 55 - 59 cabs have basically a factory body drop over the frame that makes it easier to lay these trucks on the ground.

03-04-2008, 03:08 AM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: How to Slam a 55-59 truck I put a 99 s10 4x4 rear end into my truck. With the disc brakes if you lower it too much the disc calipers will hit the box when aired out as well I have the 7 x 15 rally wheels and ended up using a 2" spacer. I'm going to tub mine with small 5" tubs. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited



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