Need input/suggestions on suspension for 1954 3100 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RusteeNutz · 10-29-2013, 09:30 PM

Just purchased a 1954 Chevy 3100 and after a week of reviewing many forums, visiting vendor sights, I'm still unsure with which suspension to go with. As soon as I think I found one product, I read about a new product...

Hopefully there are some folks on here that might have some ideas and set me down the right path.

What I want: Front and rear suspension upgrades over current stock suspension--I want the truck lowered, and be able to drive lowered, without having a stiff ride--with the option of someday upgrading to bags. Truck has an inline 6 in it now, but again, want the flexibility of upgrading this to a v8 someday.

This will be a daily driver, not a show car, so I don't need the expensive components--just the best bang for the buck.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Questions?

Thank you,
Ralf

**lolife99** · 11-12-2013, 08:50 PM

anyone?

long'n low · 11-12-2013, 09:23 PM

I'd do a drop axel in the front, can probably add bags later. It wont be as nice as a mustange II IFS but alot cheaper check out this thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510513
and
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300634

you could prbably do drop shackles or flip kit in the rear?

RusteeNutz · 11-13-2013, 12:30 AM

Thanks all.

I since gone ahead and ordered me a Heidts hub to hub kit off ebay last week.

Mustang II IFS with 2" drop spindles, shocks and springs, w/power rack and pinion.

Just seem like a too good of a deal to pass up for the price w/free shipping. We shall see how it goes...

10-29-2013, 09:30 PM	#1
RusteeNutz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 26	Need input/suggestions on suspension for 1954 3100 Just purchased a 1954 Chevy 3100 and after a week of reviewing many forums, visiting vendor sights, I'm still unsure with which suspension to go with. As soon as I think I found one product, I read about a new product... Hopefully there are some folks on here that might have some ideas and set me down the right path. What I want: Front and rear suspension upgrades over current stock suspension--I want the truck lowered, and be able to drive lowered, without having a stiff ride--with the option of someday upgrading to bags. Truck has an inline 6 in it now, but again, want the flexibility of upgrading this to a v8 someday. This will be a daily driver, not a show car, so I don't need the expensive components--just the best bang for the buck. Thoughts? Suggestions? Questions? Thank you, Ralf

11-12-2013, 08:50 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Need input/suggestions on suspension for 1954 3100 anyone? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-12-2013, 09:23 PM	#3
long'n low Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 51	Re: Need input/suggestions on suspension for 1954 3100 I'd do a drop axel in the front, can probably add bags later. It wont be as nice as a mustange II IFS but alot cheaper check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510513 and http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300634 you could prbably do drop shackles or flip kit in the rear?

11-13-2013, 12:30 AM	#4
RusteeNutz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 26	Re: Need input/suggestions on suspension for 1954 3100 Thanks all. I since gone ahead and ordered me a Heidts hub to hub kit off ebay last week. Mustang II IFS with 2" drop spindles, shocks and springs, w/power rack and pinion. Just seem like a too good of a deal to pass up for the price w/free shipping. We shall see how it goes...



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