Make it handle

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

-3/4" lower control arm mod for caster.

Whats that? And where do I go to see it?

[Possmguts]

Just for fun.. for you guys that know what youre talking about..
67 short fleetside with factory A-arms, CPP 2.5" drop spindles and 3" drop springs in front and 5" drop coils in back, no C notch, with a 350ci what sort of stance will this have? Will that combo be too much? Im looking to be around 1 to 2 inches higher in back, but not so low in front it causes problems.

Also I have the No Limit rear adjustable panhard bar and the shock relocation kit. I will be adding their rear sway bar and the 1 1/4" OEM front sway bar.

What shocks would you recommend and what sort of handling should I expect? This is not a track truck but I like to drive.

Thanks
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[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Whats that? And where do I go to see it?

here ya go!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=my+castor+mod

I did a quick eye ball alignment on the truck in the garage and I can let go of the steering wheel at 65 mph. amazing. The benefits I see from this mod vs. what I was considering (ridetech strong arms/coilovers)

1) Cost $2k for the ridetech gear...ouch!
2) almost centers the wheel in the wheel ell perfectly (within 1/4" I'd say)
3) you get to run a longer spring/shock package by not using coilovers.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

here ya go!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=my+castor+mod

I did a quick eye ball alignment on the truck in the garage and I can let go of the steering wheel at 65 mph. amazing. The benefits I see from this mod vs. what I was considering (ridetech strong arms/coilovers)

1) Cost $2k for the ridetech gear...ouch!
2) almost centers the wheel in the wheel ell perfectly (within 1/4" I'd say)
3) you get to run a longer spring/shock package by not using coilovers.

Thank you.. I see you are on bags... Would I need this if Im just doing a static drop I wonder? Used 2.5" drop spindles with 3" coils in front and 5" coils in back... Trying to get a stance maybe 1 to 2 inches higher in back..

[Bowtiguy]

Originally Posted by Possmguts

Thank you.. I see you are on bags... Would I need this if Im just doing a static drop I wonder? Used 2.5" drop spindles with 3" coils in front and 5" coils in back... Trying to get a stance maybe 1 to 2 inches higher in back..

Actually. I'm on coil springs. -1 front (w/ 2" drop spindles); -3 rear ( w/ 2" blocks). I had -2" front but my front tires have a lower profile (and harsher ride) than the rears. I wanted to even out things F/R so I'm putting -1" springs up front then bolting on good shocks.

Keep over all tire height in mind when choosing springs.

from what I've read, you are better off using 2" blocks w/ 3" springs than 5" springs/ no blocks. AND 5.5" drop is A LOT up front. Most combos here on the forum are 3/5 or 4/6. There are several pics of these setups to give you an idea on overall stance.

[Possmguts]

Originally Posted by Bowtiguy

Actually. I'm on coil springs. -1 front (w/ 2" drop spindles); -3 rear ( w/ 2" blocks). I had -2" front but my front tires have a lower profile (and harsher ride) than the rears. I wanted to even out things F/R so I'm putting -1" springs up front then bolting on good shocks.

Keep over all tire height in mind when choosing springs.

from what I've read, you are better off using 2" blocks w/ 3" springs than 5" springs/ no blocks. AND 5.5" drop is A LOT up front. Most combos here on the forum are 3/5 or 4/6. There are several pics of these setups to give you an idea on overall stance.

Thanks again.. I guess once I get all the weight back on it ill decide if I want to swap out the front springs with 1' or 2"... I read it takes a little while for springs to settle into their final ride height too..

[Rob Fisher]

I have a 1964 GMC with Porterbuilt Stage 2 air ride suspension front and back.
Was wondering if anyone has successfully installed a rear sway bar with this or a similar rear suspension setup. I have been looking at the the No Limit Over the frame rail rear sway bar and was wondering if this would be a good choice. Would also like to have suggestions on a good shock replacement, I currently have the standard shocks that come with the Porter Built kits.
Any thing that you can share would be appreciated
Thank you