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lewisaric · 02-05-2009, 05:00 AM

i`ve got a 68 stepside that i want to make a street machine out of. I want it to handle like it`s on rails and have around 400 hp. I`m thinking about an ls1 with a 6-speed(my favorite motor and trans) because i can get that power out of it easy. what i`m not sure about is susention. I want to lower it 2 or 3 in the front same in the rear. not too low just for handling. I don`t know about the trailing arms. Should I keep them or what. Any info would be great

**special-K** · 02-05-2009, 10:10 AM

How about an independent rear?I wonder about an Avalance rear.

Kayotic · 02-05-2009, 01:16 PM

djracer uses the trailing arms and swares by them. 67dragtruck had great results with trailing arm.

This is in reference to the same truck - Look them up....

special-k - You have any additional info on the Avalance rear. I have been searching and searching. Pending any major suprises this is the rout I would like to go.

The Trailblazer SS is the same way, as is the original 2003 Silverado Reg. Cab SS(that never had a chance)...

piecesparts · 02-05-2009, 03:24 PM

I purchased my 68 with the stock rear end connected to a Pete and Jakes street rod suspension setup. It is a 4-link design.

02-05-2009, 05:00 AM	#1
lewisaric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: guntown,ms Posts: 81	68 street machine i`ve got a 68 stepside that i want to make a street machine out of. I want it to handle like it`s on rails and have around 400 hp. I`m thinking about an ls1 with a 6-speed(my favorite motor and trans) because i can get that power out of it easy. what i`m not sure about is susention. I want to lower it 2 or 3 in the front same in the rear. not too low just for handling. I don`t know about the trailing arms. Should I keep them or what. Any info would be great

02-05-2009, 10:10 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 68 street machine How about an independent rear?I wonder about an Avalance rear. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-05-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: 68 street machine djracer uses the trailing arms and swares by them. 67dragtruck had great results with trailing arm. This is in reference to the same truck - Look them up.... special-k - You have any additional info on the Avalance rear. I have been searching and searching. Pending any major suprises this is the rout I would like to go. The Trailblazer SS is the same way, as is the original 2003 Silverado Reg. Cab SS(that never had a chance)... __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 02-05-2009 at 01:28 PM.

02-05-2009, 03:24 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: 68 street machine I purchased my 68 with the stock rear end connected to a Pete and Jakes street rod suspension setup. It is a 4-link design. Last edited by piecesparts; 02-05-2009 at 03:24 PM.



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