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12-11-2002, 11:18 PM
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Location: jax,fl
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front clip
i have a 55 longbed im thinking of installing a RBs front clip that uses GM A body suspension i wanted something stronger than mustang2 stuff-- im building it to be a cruiser--if anyone has any suggestions or PROs & CONs your input would be appreciated
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12-12-2002, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Alexandria, LA 71301
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input
the A-body front susp. is plenty strong enough to support that 55, i have a 78 z28 clip under my blazer, which is similar to the A-body, and it has never failed me under brutal conditions. good luck
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12-13-2002, 03:06 AM
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turnin wrenches
Join Date: Dec 2002
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yeah you definately want some thing strong to support the weight of that "LONG BED" step side lol
what am i saying lol i can't rag on your truck it is still driveable lol!?!?! BBB
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12-15-2002, 01:30 AM
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iwant to keep my truck a driver --none of this garage frame beauty BS--and if you know how i drive that thing better corner as good as the jimmy
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12-15-2002, 01:40 AM
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turnin wrenches
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: my garage
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LMAO Garage frame beauty??? thanx man i appreciate that........just wait when the 68 is showin you nuthin but the tail lights, and running tight smooth circles around ya we'll see the garge beauty lol
:sitting here knowing i just opened a can of worms with this post : lol
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12-15-2002, 01:44 AM
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i don't know i might drop that 6.0/4l80e in the 55???
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