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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver
I love the stance.....as long as it doesn't rub. I guess I will know in a couple weeks when my Hurst's show up!!
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Thanks for the pick....make sense now!!
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Here's a friends AD check out the wheels they match the running boards.
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Very nice
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I really like the stance Coach. Haha when I first put the truck down on the ground after doing the swap, it sat a lot lower than I originally expected, but it grew on me.
Can't wait to see Henry with the new shoes on.
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I love it as long as it does not rub. I only have about 2" of front travel after I cut the bump stops. My gut is telling me I will have to add at least 1 of the springs back into the spring pack.
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I am overthinking this for sure.....but I will have to add those leaves back. Right now I am 7" to the bottom of the front bumper.
I will loose another 1-1/2" to 2" with my new Hurst Racing Whitewalls. Low is good.......but I need to be practical!! Thoughts....comments...concerns!! |
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Comments: I originally pulled leafs and immediately put them back in. They are new packs, but just didn't feel right ( thought they would sag out) and I reinstalled them. The Burb is low enough to look good and high enough to clear everything.
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Even with my leaves back it's still going to be pretty awesome I think. The springs are 63 years old and sacked out anyway. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Have you researched having them re-arched? Then everything under there would be fresh. I always wonder; if they sag will it be evenly.
Coach & Newfisher: Care to comment subjectively for us guys that are on the fence about an I beam front axle vs. a switch to IFS? I KNOW IFS is "better" in most ways but I see early cars; street rods mostly and I think they're running (mostly) stock suspension. I beams, transverse springs, hairpins, etc. I wonder if in 20 years guys in this hobby will be cursing us who cut the front of our frame off for a Camaro clip! Posted via Mobile Device |
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"I wonder if in 20 years guys in this hobby will be cursing us who cut the front of our frame off for a Camaro clip!"
Dicer is doing that already, LOL. Just ragging you a little, Dicer. I always enjoy reading your posts. |
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Correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't your main concern be the axle as it is the lowest point? How are you losing another 1 1/2 to 2" with the new wheels? You have that tall of a tire on it now?
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Personally I am not a fan of clipping or even the whole S-10 chassis thing. I like the fact my truck is sitting on the stock chassis. IFS vs. Solid axle. 50% of my decision was based on $$$$. A Fatman IFS system was double what I paid for my Sid's front set up. Plus then you have to deal with power steering, and if I had IFS I would want to be on bags. More $$$$. If I had the budget I probably would have went IFS, even though it would have been a moral struggle. My Dad always wanted this thing restored original. Unfortunately he is not around for me to debate about it. I came up with the best compromise I could I on the matter. I think he would approve!! ![]() |
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Thinking i need more than 5" at the bumper and 2" of travel. Plus I want the running boards to be very close to parallel with the ground. Little or no rake front to back. I do not think I can get the rear end that low without affecting bed floor height which is not an option..\ |
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If I was to change to IFS, I would have to change how I feel about an older truck. Sure it would ride smoother, drop lower etc but I have that and and a few others in the driveway. To me, IFS is superior in ride, handling and parts replacement once installed and probobly safer. 27 OEM companies building cars and 1/2 ton trucks didn't change because it wasn't any of these right? If you like the look and feel of an old truck-go straihght axle If you like the look , but feel of a new truck -go IFS If you are like me and have an old truck that you like, but want something bagged and laying frame--own 2 |
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I can see that 100%. I am already searching for project #2.
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OK.........my Fire Bird rear end turned up no good. Bearings shot and a pound of metal stuck to the magnet. It was the wrong ratio anyway, 2.73.
Sitting just a couple vehicles down was a 1997 4 x 4 blazer with a GU6 rear end. 3:43. Perfect!! Ran out of time today....had to pick up the kids at school. Tomorrow AM hopefully!! |
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Re: 1949 Chevy 3600 into a daily driver
Same bolt pattern as the front?
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Good question. It is 5 bolt.
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I love google
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Now help me with my driveshaft question......google is failing me. :-(
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I just wanted to chime in for Dan that they do also make manual racks for the IFS's. Coach is right that power stearing can be a headache to set up so there is always a manual rack option if you go IFS. Power just makes it easyer to turn going slow (parking).
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Good to know.....thanks!!
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Henry's old HO72 is out........heavy bugger.
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