10-03-2010, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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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.
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10-03-2010, 11:13 PM | #2 |
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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.
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10-03-2010, 11:33 PM | #3 |
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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.
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10-03-2010, 11:50 PM | #4 |
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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.
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10-04-2010, 07:52 AM | #5 |
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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 Last edited by weldvair@embarqmail.; 10-05-2010 at 02:00 AM. |
10-04-2010, 10:25 AM | #6 |
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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.
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10-05-2010, 01:49 AM | #7 |
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Re: Montecarlo rear sub?
He's looking for coil springs, not leafs.
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10-05-2010, 06:37 AM | #8 |
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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.
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10-05-2010, 08:34 AM | #9 |
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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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