Questions on running a wishbone - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nhtc33d · 06-14-2008, 09:54 PM

Well, I built a sliding wishbone for my project "cheapskate 65" and I am now second guessing my decision. Is there anyone running one with stock type trailing arms? I am worried about excessive sway in the back end with my setup. Are my concerns a legitimate? Sorry, Forgot the pictures! :-)

LONGHAIR · 06-15-2008, 08:30 AM

As long as it is built right, it should be fine. The wishbone design is a legitmate stabilizing device.

nhtc33d · 06-15-2008, 12:03 PM

Got some pictures up. Let me know if you think it will work or should I go to plan B!

**scotts62** · 06-15-2008, 12:35 PM

Looks good to me

Not sure, iv never seen the sliding wishbone.. Whats plan B?

Slmd92DIME · 06-15-2008, 01:16 PM

Man I like that a lot.. is there a lot of slop between the two pieces of tubing? I kinda wish I would have done something like that....

nhtc33d · 06-15-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Looks good to me

Not sure, iv never seen the sliding wishbone.. Whats plan B?

Thanks, Well I was hoping I wouldn't need to use a plan B cause I really don't have one yet!

nhtc33d · 06-15-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

Man I like that a lot.. is there a lot of slop between the two pieces of tubing? I kinda wish I would have done something like that....

Thanks for the compliments. As for the clearance issues it is pretty tight. It slides easily but there is little to no side to side movement between the two. I still need to add a grease Zerk to it also. What don't you like about your Watts link? I thought it turned out great!

**scotts62** · 06-15-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nhtc33d

Thanks, Well I was hoping I wouldn't need to use a plan B cause I really don't have one yet!

06-14-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Questions on running a wishbone(now with pictures!) Well, I built a sliding wishbone for my project "cheapskate 65" and I am now second guessing my decision. Is there anyone running one with stock type trailing arms? I am worried about excessive sway in the back end with my setup. Are my concerns a legitimate? Sorry, Forgot the pictures! :-) Attached Images Last edited by nhtc33d; 06-15-2008 at 12:00 PM.

06-15-2008, 08:30 AM	#2
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Questions on running a wishbone As long as it is built right, it should be fine. The wishbone design is a legitmate stabilizing device. Last edited by LONGHAIR; 06-15-2008 at 08:31 AM.

06-15-2008, 12:03 PM	#3
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: Questions on running a wishbone Got some pictures up. Let me know if you think it will work or should I go to plan B!

06-15-2008, 12:35 PM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: Questions on running a wishbone Looks good to me Not sure, iv never seen the sliding wishbone.. Whats plan B? __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

06-15-2008, 01:16 PM	#5
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Questions on running a wishbone Man I like that a lot.. is there a lot of slop between the two pieces of tubing? I kinda wish I would have done something like that.... __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV



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