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PrettyRicky · 01-06-2009, 01:33 PM

i just got a 67 swb from a buddy of mine, originally equipped w/ a 283 tied to a 3 speed manual. the plans now are for a blown big block. mainly a street machine but will see some track time as well. i was wondering what all suspension upgrades can i do to help the truck hook up other than drag springs and shocks

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 02:25 PM

multilink rear setup with coilovers or bags for adjustable ride height.

PrettyRicky · 01-06-2009, 11:09 PM

anyway to possibly stay in the stock suspension class?

Tmiller · 01-09-2009, 09:46 AM

Reinforce kit for the trailing arms or aftermarket heavier ones, the stockers just flex too much. Set up somthing to limit travel of front suspension, like a chain that will stop the lower contol arms from dropping all the way and get the weight to transfer. Somone on here told me getting the front of the trailing arms down may help too, maybe make some brakets that bolt into the stock braket location that have a few sets of hoes for adjustment. I'm just throwing out some ideas, I'm no pro and still trying to get my truck to leave good.

aggie91 · 01-09-2009, 01:00 PM

Check out djracer in the Racing section here. He runs a BBC in a 67 with the stock trailing arms and coilovers. I think he runs low 9's or high 8's...

Wild83C10 · 01-11-2009, 03:26 PM

I would stick with the stock trailing arms, reinforce them and buy some adjustable coilovers. Also loosen up the front end, don't just focus on the rear.

PrettyRicky · 01-16-2009, 12:45 AM

so i'm guessing that the rear of the truck squats pretty good. i was originally going to use drag shocks all the way around. 90/10-50/50 after lowering the truck a good bit. how would i go about reinforcing the trailing arms w/o any regrets

aggie91 · 01-16-2009, 04:38 PM

Here is a good write up on an adjustable version of the trailing arms made at home:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100

Here is a link to djracer's build for his truck. On page 3 that is a picture that you can see the stock arms in. He may have only welded the seam on the top and bottom, can't really tell in the pics.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=151718

For reinforcement, I would weld the seams top and bottom or even weld plates to the top and bottom for the whole length of the arm.

01-06-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
PrettyRicky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 50	Need Traction Advice i just got a 67 swb from a buddy of mine, originally equipped w/ a 283 tied to a 3 speed manual. the plans now are for a blown big block. mainly a street machine but will see some track time as well. i was wondering what all suspension upgrades can i do to help the truck hook up other than drag springs and shocks

01-06-2009, 02:25 PM	#2
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: Need Traction Advice multilink rear setup with coilovers or bags for adjustable ride height.

01-06-2009, 11:09 PM	#3
PrettyRicky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 50	Re: Need Traction Advice anyway to possibly stay in the stock suspension class?

01-09-2009, 09:46 AM	#4
Tmiller slims 68 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Marshall Mi Posts: 55	Re: Need Traction Advice Reinforce kit for the trailing arms or aftermarket heavier ones, the stockers just flex too much. Set up somthing to limit travel of front suspension, like a chain that will stop the lower contol arms from dropping all the way and get the weight to transfer. Somone on here told me getting the front of the trailing arms down may help too, maybe make some brakets that bolt into the stock braket location that have a few sets of hoes for adjustment. I'm just throwing out some ideas, I'm no pro and still trying to get my truck to leave good. __________________ 68 c10 LWB, blown 454 , 550 hp & 600 tq est. 06 Chevy Cobalt SS supercharged 2.0L 08 Chevy silverado crew cab 1/2 ton 2wd 5.3L, she wont let me put a supercharger on it. Last edited by Tmiller; 01-09-2009 at 09:58 AM.

01-09-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Need Traction Advice Check out djracer in the Racing section here. He runs a BBC in a 67 with the stock trailing arms and coilovers. I think he runs low 9's or high 8's... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-11-2009, 03:26 PM	#6
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Need Traction Advice I would stick with the stock trailing arms, reinforce them and buy some adjustable coilovers. Also loosen up the front end, don't just focus on the rear. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

01-16-2009, 12:45 AM	#7
PrettyRicky Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 50	Re: Need Traction Advice so i'm guessing that the rear of the truck squats pretty good. i was originally going to use drag shocks all the way around. 90/10-50/50 after lowering the truck a good bit. how would i go about reinforcing the trailing arms w/o any regrets

01-16-2009, 04:38 PM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Need Traction Advice Here is a good write up on an adjustable version of the trailing arms made at home: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 Here is a link to djracer's build for his truck. On page 3 that is a picture that you can see the stock arms in. He may have only welded the seam on the top and bottom, can't really tell in the pics. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=151718 For reinforcement, I would weld the seams top and bottom or even weld plates to the top and bottom for the whole length of the arm. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square



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