back half projects

[Dustin07]

can you guys post up pictures of custom rear frame jobs? be it a little custom, or a fully new back half... I'm looking for inspiration. Only thing I don't have right now is a pipe bender

[protrash64]

Hey man, check out the suspension section. There are tons of cool projects going on over there.

[Dustin07]

will do

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Still Under Construction!

[low64]

not mine but i thought you might like to see.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

low64:
Dude...........What is that (IRS) Rear End out of???? Sweeeeeeet Truck!

[low64]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

low64:
Dude...........What is that (IRS) Rear End out of???? Sweeeeeeet Truck!

1Bad62Pro/Street its not my truck. i stated that above the first pic. but i wish it was.

and the rear end is out of a c4 corvette 84-96

[kizer]

Probably one of those fancy corvettes.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...81&postcount=4

[kizer]

Heck I was going to ask how you got your truck to lay on its back while you took the photos unless the camera was upside down.

Still looks bad A$$ either way.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

It was a challenge! I have her up on jack stands! Taking pictures on my Blackberry, different angles on cold concrete floor! I wish I had a Hydraulic Lift to raise'er up in the there. It's going to be heck cleaning her underneath. But, that's the life of a poorman! Beating, banging, cussing, throwing wrenches, cutting, welding, ordering parts, more cussing, fabricating, more cutting, beating and banging, autozone, wrong dang part, more cussing. . . But when she's done! Step back and gaze at her with a smile. . Take her to the local Dragway, STAND HER ON THE BACK BUMPER! ! ! !

GOD I LOVE WHEELSTANDS!http://www.carcraft.com/eventcoverag.../photo_08.html

[fryco]

Heres what i did, mainly raised the frame rails up (8").. Its still stock width.. Can always raise it up if its too low, real hard to lower if it was built high..
(panard bar and axle pads where put on later, pics were taken @ time of mock up)

[scotts62]

Wow that looks good

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

That is one sweet set up!

FYI:

Key Performance Benefits of a Ladder Bar or Fourlink Suspension

Substantially improved traction control over existing suspension.
Helps eliminate wheel hop, chassis "squat", and other adverse launch characteristics.
Potential to shorten 60 ft. times through additional suspension adjustability even if car currently hooks well.

Which one is best for my application? Selecting a fourlink or ladder bar suspension

Benefits of a FOURLINK:
The improved suspension adjustability is the greatest benefit and can shorten quarter mile times, or more specifically, 60 ft. times through fine tuning of the instant center to yield an optimal percentage of rise for varying track or traction conditions. They are well suited for short wheelbase cars that have minimal clearance from the rear axle centerline to the drivers seat. They are also well suited for Street Rod and Pro Street applications where uneven road surfaces are encountered which can be compensated for by running the bars in a parallel fashion.

Benefits of LADDER BARS:
A Ladder Bar suspension is a substantial improvement over a stock suspension that may utilize a pair of leaf springs or trailing arms and helps eliminate spring wrap-up on leaf spring equipped cars. It is quite easy to install and maintain, and typically requires fewer floorboard modifications. Adjusting a pair of ladder bars is quite easy due to the fact that there are only adjustment holes at the front of the bar. The remaining adjustment is in the lower portion of the bars and is for returning the pinion angle to its correct position at 1 to 2 degrees nose down in relation to the driveshaft.
Still Uncertain?

Maybe this will help. If your primary concern is to go drag racing and achieve the best possible 60 ft. times and possibly run te only adjustment holes at the front of the bar. The remaining adjustment is in the lower portion of the bars and is for returning the pinion angle to its correct position at 1 to 2 degrees nose down in relation to the driveshaft.