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05-12-2010, 04:40 PM
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Suspension-Which route?
Truck-1985
What I am looking at in the near future- BBC, 350 or 400 trans, 9" or 12 bolt axle. I have thought about swapping to a trailing arm suspension out of the earlier trucks in the rear or rebuilding my rear springs and add some caltracs. If I go with the caltracs, what else should I do in the rear? What should I do for the front?
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05-12-2010, 05:24 PM
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Location: coweta, ok
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
i would do mono leafs and caltracs in the rear they work awesome
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05-12-2010, 05:45 PM
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
What will the truck be used for? Can get a 4link for under $400.
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05-12-2010, 10:32 PM
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
I will drive it on the street some but I really want to build it more for the strip.
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05-13-2010, 10:32 AM
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Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
if your going for the strip i'd go four link. set up right they are streetable, and will hook excellent at the track.
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05-13-2010, 10:55 AM
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
Dave Morgan said it in his book on doorslammer suspension....
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05-13-2010, 02:25 PM
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Location: sulphur springs texas
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
I also have an 85..
I'm going the caltrac/mono leaf route. I've got a 496 in the works right now. Should be done about a month after i get home.. so mid-late july? August?! Somewhere in there. Shawn
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05-14-2010, 10:06 AM
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Location: Montpelier, VA
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Re: Suspension-Which route?
Has anyone moved their leafs under the frames (ala s-10) to gain tire clearance on a tubbed truck? I've seen this once and I just wondered if anyone else has tried this. I'm familiar with moving the leafs inboard but that narrows the suspension points right much and can cause instability.
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