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burning bullet · 06-04-2008, 01:04 AM

I want to start of by saying I'm new here and I have a 67' step side long bed. I recently bought the truck from a friend. I am doing a frame off resto but nothing crazy. I'm only 18 with a part time job. The ? I have is what type of suspension should i use? I want a 2-1/2 frt and 4in rear drop. I plan on having around 400 rwhp and doing a lot of racing street and strip, but I also want to take it to a few car shows. I want power disk brakes on the front and drum are ok in the rear. I also have a shortened rear end with willwood brakes and decent size axles. I don't know if I should use that or the stock rear end with 3.73 gears and posi. So I'm not going all out drag but I want to be able to hold my own.
Thanks,
Andy

72BlckButy · 06-04-2008, 08:23 AM

If you're asking about dropping the truck, then I would go no farther than ECE (Early Classic Enterprises). They have some of the best drop kits on the market. On their site they have different truck/blazer models with different lowering kits on them. It makes it a little easier to see what your lowering kit will look like with out dropping the $$$.

to the board from Mid-MO, and good luck with the build!

By the way...

If you need help on figuring out how to post pics check out this link.

burning bullet · 06-05-2008, 03:56 PM

Here are a few pics the rotors need to be resurfaced from the winter.

burning bullet · 06-05-2008, 03:57 PM

more of the rear end

burning bullet · 06-10-2008, 02:12 PM

So no one has anything to say????? no help!

royo · 06-10-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by burning bullet

So no one has anything to say????? no help!

Kool truck as for help you doing a fine job from what i see. good luck with it

kcjones · 06-10-2008, 04:15 PM

Tough call on which rear to go with -- the shorty is great for the 400 RWHP, but requires wheels/tires/tub job/suspension mods to handle it. If you're racing, go with the shorty. If you wanna go fast but drive it every day, my very humble opinion is stick with the stock posi setup to relieve yourself of all the mods and work required with the short rear.

**scotts62** · 06-10-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kcjones

Tough call on which rear to go with -- the shorty is great for the 400 RWHP, but requires wheels/tires/tub job/suspension mods to handle it. If you're racing, go with the shorty. If you wanna go fast but drive it every day, my very humble opinion is stick with the stock posi setup to relieve yourself of all the mods and work required with the short rear.

Yep

burning bullet · 06-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks! thats all i rly needed to know. If I was to go with the short rear end where shuld I get parts for it like the other brakets and links that weld to the frame

Slmd92DIME · 06-10-2008, 05:18 PM

good luck looks like a really good start.

kcjones · 06-10-2008, 05:35 PM

Performance Online has some kits for rear suspension, including some 4 link stuff. You may have to have some of it custom built, though.

**scotts62** · 06-10-2008, 05:53 PM

Try ***************** for the weld in brackets, they are pretty reasonable, and you can get alot of axle tabs n things for what you are probably needing.

06-04-2008, 01:04 AM	#1
burning bullet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 5	What way should I go? I want to start of by saying I'm new here and I have a 67' step side long bed. I recently bought the truck from a friend. I am doing a frame off resto but nothing crazy. I'm only 18 with a part time job. The ? I have is what type of suspension should i use? I want a 2-1/2 frt and 4in rear drop. I plan on having around 400 rwhp and doing a lot of racing street and strip, but I also want to take it to a few car shows. I want power disk brakes on the front and drum are ok in the rear. I also have a shortened rear end with willwood brakes and decent size axles. I don't know if I should use that or the stock rear end with 3.73 gears and posi. So I'm not going all out drag but I want to be able to hold my own. Thanks, Andy Last edited by burning bullet; 06-04-2008 at 01:06 AM.

06-04-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: What way should I go? If you're asking about dropping the truck, then I would go no farther than ECE (Early Classic Enterprises). They have some of the best drop kits on the market. On their site they have different truck/blazer models with different lowering kits on them. It makes it a little easier to see what your lowering kit will look like with out dropping the $$$. to the board from Mid-MO, and good luck with the build! By the way... If you need help on figuring out how to post pics check out this link. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-04-2008 at 08:23 AM.

06-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#3
burning bullet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 5	Re: What way should I go? Here are a few pics the rotors need to be resurfaced from the winter. Attached Images

06-05-2008, 03:57 PM	#4
burning bullet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 5	Re: What way should I go? more of the rear end Attached Images

06-10-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
burning bullet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 5	Re: What way should I go? So no one has anything to say????? no help!

06-10-2008, 04:15 PM	#7
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: What way should I go? Tough call on which rear to go with -- the shorty is great for the 400 RWHP, but requires wheels/tires/tub job/suspension mods to handle it. If you're racing, go with the shorty. If you wanna go fast but drive it every day, my very humble opinion is stick with the stock posi setup to relieve yourself of all the mods and work required with the short rear. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

06-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#9
burning bullet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 5	Re: What way should I go? Thanks! thats all i rly needed to know. If I was to go with the short rear end where shuld I get parts for it like the other brakets and links that weld to the frame

06-10-2008, 05:18 PM	#10
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: What way should I go? good luck looks like a really good start. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

06-10-2008, 05:35 PM	#11
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: What way should I go? Performance Online has some kits for rear suspension, including some 4 link stuff. You may have to have some of it custom built, though. __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

06-10-2008, 05:53 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,243	Re: What way should I go? Try ***************** for the weld in brackets, they are pretty reasonable, and you can get alot of axle tabs n things for what you are probably needing. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

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