Montecarlo rear sub? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PDW HOTRODS · 10-03-2010, 10:51 PM

Has anyone ever tried using the rear suspension from a 1978-1987 Chevy Monecarlo? Its coil good coil spring style. Thought it might work, but have not checked very close yet.

Tchia65 · 10-03-2010, 11:13 PM

Just a triangulated 4 link with stamped trailing arms. Not really worth the effort IMO. You can buy an aftermarket 4 link for a couple bills, or make your own cheaper.

PDW HOTRODS · 10-03-2010, 11:33 PM

Who would have the best price for aftermarket rear suspension for a 56? Welding is not a problem, just on a budget. Thanks.

Tchia65 · 10-03-2010, 11:50 PM

Summit has a competition engineering parallel 4 link for about $200, but you'd still need a pan-hard bar. Suicide doors has universal triangulated 4 links for $300.

weldvair@embarqmail. · 10-04-2010, 07:52 AM

yes-I've done that. Worked well & it was cheap. The easiest is to use Crysler 5th ave, leaf springs. hanger & all. Greal ride.

I also installed a G body rear suspension in a 66 Rolls Royce. I used a 9" rear.

Don

**youngrodder** · 10-04-2010, 10:25 AM

The PO that I bought my truck from had this set up using a G-body frame (Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, Grand National). I like it because it rides well. It allows for a car gas tank to be mounted behind the rear end. I converted it over to Air Bags with aftermarket boxed trailing arms. The floor of the bed needed to be raised 2" to clear the kick up of the frame.

Marc

Tchia65 · 10-05-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weldvair@embarqmail.

yes-I've done that. Worked well & it was cheap. The easiest is to use Crysler 5th ave, leaf springs. hanger & all. Greal ride.

Don

He's looking for coil springs, not leafs.

xpickup · 10-05-2010, 06:37 AM

PDW HOTRODS, I used the whole frame on my 1948 Panel. I cut off the factory section behind the coils and used 2x4 box to replace it. The only bad thing is that the frame I think is higher than S10 frames. It didn't matter to my because I put a back seat in my panel and the fuel cell is in a conpartment behind the seat.

PDW HOTRODS · 10-05-2010, 08:34 AM

I already used the front suspension in my 53 truck. I saved the complete rear of the frame thinking it might work for a future project. Now I'm starting a 56, and thought it might work. The rear is narow so I can mini tub it and run biger tires.

10-03-2010, 10:51 PM	#1
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Montecarlo rear sub? Has anyone ever tried using the rear suspension from a 1978-1987 Chevy Monecarlo? Its coil good coil spring style. Thought it might work, but have not checked very close yet.

10-03-2010, 11:13 PM	#2
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? Just a triangulated 4 link with stamped trailing arms. Not really worth the effort IMO. You can buy an aftermarket 4 link for a couple bills, or make your own cheaper. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

10-03-2010, 11:33 PM	#3
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? Who would have the best price for aftermarket rear suspension for a 56? Welding is not a problem, just on a budget. Thanks.

10-03-2010, 11:50 PM	#4
Tchia65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 195	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? Summit has a competition engineering parallel 4 link for about $200, but you'd still need a pan-hard bar. Suicide doors has universal triangulated 4 links for $300. __________________ 1958 Fleetside shortbox 1965 Malibu SS 1970 Camaro RS 1972 Malibu wagon

10-04-2010, 07:52 AM	#5
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? yes-I've done that. Worked well & it was cheap. The easiest is to use Crysler 5th ave, leaf springs. hanger & all. Greal ride. I also installed a G body rear suspension in a 66 Rolls Royce. I used a 9" rear. Don Attached Images Last edited by weldvair@embarqmail.; 10-05-2010 at 02:00 AM.

10-04-2010, 10:25 AM	#6
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,766	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? The PO that I bought my truck from had this set up using a G-body frame (Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, Grand National). I like it because it rides well. It allows for a car gas tank to be mounted behind the rear end. I converted it over to Air Bags with aftermarket boxed trailing arms. The floor of the bed needed to be raised 2" to clear the kick up of the frame. Marc

10-05-2010, 06:37 AM	#8
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? PDW HOTRODS, I used the whole frame on my 1948 Panel. I cut off the factory section behind the coils and used 2x4 box to replace it. The only bad thing is that the frame I think is higher than S10 frames. It didn't matter to my because I put a back seat in my panel and the fuel cell is in a conpartment behind the seat.

10-05-2010, 08:34 AM	#9
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Montecarlo rear sub? I already used the front suspension in my 53 truck. I saved the complete rear of the frame thinking it might work for a future project. Now I'm starting a 56, and thought it might work. The rear is narow so I can mini tub it and run biger tires.



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