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MickMc · 01-15-2010, 02:00 PM

OK, I have a progress photo.
I hope this works...

Forced-racing · 01-15-2010, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickMc

OK, I have a progress photo.
I hope this works...

Very nice. Are those 35" tires on that truck? What is done to the front suspension?

Todd

MickMc · 01-15-2010, 04:44 PM

Todd

35 Pro-Comps on 8 wide Outlaw II.

Suspension...I've posted up how to do it in other posts, PM me if you can't find them (I'm not trying to be a dik but I've posted it several times, other people started it and I completed it, BUT it's not done and I haven't had it to the alignment shop yet so technically I can't say it works, but it is 6 lug disc with Hydroboost...

justcuz · 02-27-2010, 07:26 PM

Not tech, but here is a picture. Back in the old days it was one ton dually front coil springs and dual shocks on a hoop with the lowers coming off the upper control arm. Rear trailing arm again with 3/4 ton springs. The rear end had been converted to leafs when this picture was taken. Still running a 12 bolt with a weld on truss. This was in the mid 70's, tire sizes were only 32-33 inches!

Lots has changed since these days. Most kids daily drivers/prerunners are built to a higher standards than these old race trucks were!

This was Dave Parsons either at Parker or Barstow, I forget which. He would race the local races, could not afford Baja. Mostly Parker, Barstow or Vegas.

Also thought I would throw in an early version of Walkers Chevy built by Dick Russell. (Big Oly builder for Parnelli)

justcuz · 02-27-2010, 07:58 PM

Here is some old school tech on a 2wd Blazer. Plated lower control arm, tie bar between lower control arm pivots front and rear, to keep crossmember from bending. The skid plate is bolted to the front tie bar and a bracket off the front of the frame. Rear springs are military wrap second leaf and boxed shackle. The rear axle was a 9" Ford trussed with disc brakes but he sold it and had a GM 10 bolt in it at the time the pics were taken. It was getting a 14 bolt semi-float prepared for it when the pics were taken.

KQQL IT · 03-01-2010, 01:13 AM

A-arms tied together and 1ton x-member struts

Cab struts to keep the cab square

trussed and sway barred

David Wymore · 04-14-2011, 01:27 AM

Cool stuff!

PsycoBilly C-10 · 10-06-2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooz911

This is about as high as you will be able to get without going to lifted spindles or cutting fenders.

hey man that is a slick rig you have there im trying to get the exact same stance you have can you tell me what all you did to achieve that height in a 2wd

Jason Miles · 06-23-2021, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooz911

This is about as high as you will be able to get without going to lifted spindles or cutting fenders.

So, what did you do on yours? I already have a lowered 72 and just picked up a 69 lwb CST and want it to look like that. Also, what size tires?

Jason Miles · 06-23-2021, 06:14 PM

What did you do for that height, and what size tires?

01-15-2010, 02:00 PM	#26
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... OK, I have a progress photo. I hope this works... Attached Images Last edited by MickMc; 01-15-2010 at 02:02 PM.

01-15-2010, 04:44 PM	#28
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... Todd 35 Pro-Comps on 8 wide Outlaw II. Suspension...I've posted up how to do it in other posts, PM me if you can't find them (I'm not trying to be a dik but I've posted it several times, other people started it and I completed it, BUT it's not done and I haven't had it to the alignment shop yet so technically I can't say it works, but it is 6 lug disc with Hydroboost...

02-27-2010, 07:26 PM	#29
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... Not tech, but here is a picture. Back in the old days it was one ton dually front coil springs and dual shocks on a hoop with the lowers coming off the upper control arm. Rear trailing arm again with 3/4 ton springs. The rear end had been converted to leafs when this picture was taken. Still running a 12 bolt with a weld on truss. This was in the mid 70's, tire sizes were only 32-33 inches! Lots has changed since these days. Most kids daily drivers/prerunners are built to a higher standards than these old race trucks were! This was Dave Parsons either at Parker or Barstow, I forget which. He would race the local races, could not afford Baja. Mostly Parker, Barstow or Vegas. Also thought I would throw in an early version of Walkers Chevy built by Dick Russell. (Big Oly builder for Parnelli) Attached Images Last edited by justcuz; 02-27-2010 at 08:01 PM.

02-27-2010, 07:58 PM	#30
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... Here is some old school tech on a 2wd Blazer. Plated lower control arm, tie bar between lower control arm pivots front and rear, to keep crossmember from bending. The skid plate is bolted to the front tie bar and a bracket off the front of the frame. Rear springs are military wrap second leaf and boxed shackle. The rear axle was a 9" Ford trussed with disc brakes but he sold it and had a GM 10 bolt in it at the time the pics were taken. It was getting a 14 bolt semi-float prepared for it when the pics were taken. Attached Images Last edited by justcuz; 02-27-2010 at 08:02 PM.

03-01-2010, 01:13 AM	#31
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... A-arms tied together and 1ton x-member struts Cab struts to keep the cab square trussed and sway barred __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-14-2011, 01:27 AM	#32
David Wymore Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: EL Centro, CA = Far SouthEast CA Posts: 19	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... Cool stuff!

06-23-2021, 06:14 PM	#35
Jason Miles Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 2	Re: 72 c10 prerunner ideas... What did you do for that height, and what size tires?



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