'81 Jimmy baggin'

[333 Half Evil]

So bought a '81 Jimmy this will be my first project that isn't a lift job. Was looking for some input on suspension. I was thinking a triangulated 4 link and some tubular "A" arms with drop spindles. As for bags and perches I have no idea, i've cruized all the online stores and after a while it just becomes a blur??? So anybody that has done a similar one on a modest buget your suggesions would be greatly appreiciated. As well I'm looking to get low, but not quite on the ground.

[KatFish]

Porter Built has everything you need to do this job. Maybe someone will chime in with a link to his products.
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[333 Half Evil]

Thanks KatFish. Took a look at their stuff, nice looking products, but very pricey. Don't know how different in quality they are but I found some "3 drop tubular "A" arms online for $350.00 as compared to over a thousand for porterbuilt ones.

[KatFish]

All depends on how low you want it. What company made the control arms?
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[333 Half Evil]

Well the control arms I found are sold through AVS most of their stuff looks pretty good, I don't know who the manufacturer is though.

[333 Half Evil]

Well this is where it starts!

[333 Half Evil]

I've got the interior stripped out, power washed off all the mold and other mung that was all over it, and I will start removing the motor and body next. I have a feeling this is going to be a fun project!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by 333 Half Evil

Thanks KatFish. Took a look at their stuff, nice looking products, but very pricey. Don't know how different in quality they are but I found some "3 drop tubular "A" arms online for $350.00 as compared to over a thousand for porterbuilt ones.

You are comparing "apples and oranges".
These are two different products.

3" drop pocket a-arms are old technology that will result a max drop of 3" using a stock spring.
You CAN NOT use these with drop spindles.
The a-arm pocket is too close to the ground.
These are the same thing as the old DJM drop pocket a-arms from 20 years ago.
All of the Porterbuilt products are top notch in quality.
I consider them the best in the business for 60-87 C10 pickups, burbs, and blazers.
Give Nate Porter a call.
He will talk to you in person about his products and drop options.
He also makes a "blazer specifc" parallel 4-link that will bolt in your blazer.
He can tell you the advantages of using a parallel 4-link over a "triangulated" 4-link in these blazers.

Give him a call or email.
Plus he's been a supporter of this site for many, many years.
http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.co...ct-Information

[333 Half Evil]

Thanks for the info. I'll look into it a bit more when I get closer to that stage, and I decide exactly what I'm going to do with her.

[333 Half Evil]

Bought some of the KBS coatings product I saw used in Street Truck Magazine for repainting the frame, hopefully mine turns out as well as theirs.