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Glen, I too would like your input. I won't consider it arguementative. It probably won't change my mind but I wouldn't mind hearing it. Especially of actual proven problems. Could this be something that has be redesigned on the kits? As I'm going for total vehicle enhancement the rotor size is irellevant. I will be using Wilwood or Baer calipers and rotors, 4 wheel disc and a Hydratech system so my braking distances will rival that of a exotic sports car.
SCOTI- beleive him on the weight. I removed the stock crossmember complete and it is a monster. I'd guess the Fatman crossmember to be under 100lbs. In my opinion it is vey capable of supporting the truck and am not concerned even with the hp I plan on running. No steering box, idler and pitman arms. Tubular A-arms. Two people can lift the entire set up. As far as header clearance there will not be a issue. And even by chance if there was you'll have to fab a shaft with a couple joints anyway so you can adjust as necessary for what ever combination you've got. Why is every one ok with putting a massive big block or sectioning the stock crossmember for laying rocker but when it comes to handling everyone just accepts that it's a truck so it never will? Rebuilding the stocker and adding sway bars is fine but it won't handle as well as a new Chevy truck. A trailing arm rear suspension is one of the best ever to come of Detroit. Likewise, the unequal length A-arm suspension is also. Of course that is considering if both are set up properly. What can these trucks or any truck be pushed to if properly set up? I understand you can argue with physics as CG is CG (center of gravity) but again, why do we have to settle for "it handles great for a 25 year old truck" when it may be possible to lay better skid pad numbers than a new Mustang or Camaro? And lastly as far as the welding, the only neccessary is on the Stage III set ups. The Stage I and II are bolt in. On the stage III a gusseted spacer must be welded to the crossmember which could be taken to a welding shop if needed. The motor mounts will not require welding either. That was a well worded and thought out response SCOTI. feel free to respond.