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50 burban · 04-28-2004, 12:51 AM

I need some help or ideas to air ride a 1950 Chevy Suburban.Any one ever do one?Im really having a hard time figureing out something out for the front.I want to keep as original as possible as in not cutting or c-notching the frame.I know i have to leave about 3 leaf spring to keep from swaying.Its also a close fit as you can see.

Prerunner1982 · 04-28-2004, 01:07 PM

it may be hard with minimal modification, i would say keep the solid from axle, but go with a triangulated 3 or 4 link with the bags. The back could be done almost the same as the front. but i have never looked closely at a 50s suburban suspension ...

JHickson6 · 04-28-2004, 08:03 PM

If you like the look or original parts, you might kinda be stuck. But if you'd consider switching to a newer style front crossmember provided all the measurements are close, it would still have the same look as original GM parts but now you can get some bags and brackets.

Jared

04-28-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
50 burban Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8	Help Air bagging 1950 Suburban I need some help or ideas to air ride a 1950 Chevy Suburban.Any one ever do one?Im really having a hard time figureing out something out for the front.I want to keep as original as possible as in not cutting or c-notching the frame.I know i have to leave about 3 leaf spring to keep from swaying.Its also a close fit as you can see.

04-28-2004, 01:07 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	it may be hard with minimal modification, i would say keep the solid from axle, but go with a triangulated 3 or 4 link with the bags. The back could be done almost the same as the front. but i have never looked closely at a 50s suburban suspension ... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-28-2004, 08:03 PM	#3
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	If you like the look or original parts, you might kinda be stuck. But if you'd consider switching to a newer style front crossmember provided all the measurements are close, it would still have the same look as original GM parts but now you can get some bags and brackets. Jared __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!



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