71 leaf spring truck rear suspention options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bmph8er · 11-20-2012, 09:35 PM

ok i planned on a mild 383 and a nice drop. well one thing lead to another and i just traded for a 355 long rod blown small block. so now i got to redo my suspention. id like something mildly easy to put on but welding and cutting doesnt scare me. the truck will be driven a lot with a little track time. the owner before me used to bracket race the chevy to running 7.02s in a 3300 pound car so i have a feeling im going to need a nice wide tire. ive found a few universal kits but id like something a little more designed for a 67 to 72 truck

edit: very dirty motor just exactly how i got it

bmph8er · 11-21-2012, 10:33 PM

anyone?

hotrod 80 · 11-24-2012, 12:04 PM

I would run Caltracs . They work good and you keep your drivability . Probably sound like a broken record , but they work once you figure them out .
http://calvertracing.com/

Super73 · 11-24-2012, 02:54 PM

Caltracks, adjustable shocks on all 4 corners, maybe a moon leaf in the rear, and long/light spring rate springs in the front.
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11-20-2012, 09:35 PM	#1
bmph8er Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: effingham illinois Posts: 26	71 leaf spring truck rear suspention options ok i planned on a mild 383 and a nice drop. well one thing lead to another and i just traded for a 355 long rod blown small block. so now i got to redo my suspention. id like something mildly easy to put on but welding and cutting doesnt scare me. the truck will be driven a lot with a little track time. the owner before me used to bracket race the chevy to running 7.02s in a 3300 pound car so i have a feeling im going to need a nice wide tire. ive found a few universal kits but id like something a little more designed for a 67 to 72 truck edit: very dirty motor just exactly how i got it

11-21-2012, 10:33 PM	#2
bmph8er Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: effingham illinois Posts: 26	Re: 71 leaf spring truck rear suspention options anyone?

11-24-2012, 12:04 PM	#3
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: 71 leaf spring truck rear suspention options I would run Caltracs . They work good and you keep your drivability . Probably sound like a broken record , but they work once you figure them out . http://calvertracing.com/ __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

11-24-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: 71 leaf spring truck rear suspention options Caltracks, adjustable shocks on all 4 corners, maybe a moon leaf in the rear, and long/light spring rate springs in the front. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

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