Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**61ChevyPanel** · 02-16-2018, 05:04 AM

I like the QA1 setup for 63-66 trucks I saw at SEMA. Anyone know what I'd have to do to make it work in my '61?

**PGSigns** · 02-16-2018, 07:35 AM

The shape of the frame is the thing you will be fighting. Look in the FAQ section for the frame drawings and that will give you an idea on the differances.
Jimmy

LVPhotos · 02-16-2018, 01:14 PM

Pic? I moved my shocks with Porterbuilt stuff.

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2018, 02:34 PM

Lvphotos, is the truck in your pix a 60-62 or 63-66??

Never mind! I see your signature.

Thnx

LVPhotos · 02-16-2018, 02:58 PM

It is a true '62 short bed. Porterbuilt was first to have something for this frame. They do have the notches for this frame. I was not planing on it being this low... the pipe notch I made is useless with my shocks, 2" too long
The big issue is the pumpkin hitting wood. In my case 2 pieces in center that are not attached for opening at shows

**Clyde65** · 02-16-2018, 04:35 PM

Are those PB cups and trailing arms??

LVPhotos · 02-16-2018, 07:03 PM

Pb arms but Air Ride before Ride Tech "cups" with top plate because 62 cover smaller than cup.

LVPhotos · 02-16-2018, 07:06 PM

Boxed to pb

LVPhotos · 02-16-2018, 07:08 PM

For the notch... 5" pipe 1/4" cut to 2"

**61ChevyPanel** · 02-21-2018, 12:26 AM

Thanks LV. I don't want to cut my floor up so mine won't be as low. Photo shows QA1 parts.

rvrfoot · 02-26-2018, 08:30 PM

If you get this set up. Show pictures so he all can see.

02-16-2018, 05:04 AM	#1
61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 113	Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension I like the QA1 setup for 63-66 trucks I saw at SEMA. Anyone know what I'd have to do to make it work in my '61?

02-16-2018, 07:35 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension The shape of the frame is the thing you will be fighting. Look in the FAQ section for the frame drawings and that will give you an idea on the differances. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-16-2018, 01:14 PM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Pic? I moved my shocks with Porterbuilt stuff. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-16-2018, 02:34 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Lvphotos, is the truck in your pix a 60-62 or 63-66?? Never mind! I see your signature. Thnx __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2018, 02:58 PM	#5
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension It is a true '62 short bed. Porterbuilt was first to have something for this frame. They do have the notches for this frame. I was not planing on it being this low... the pipe notch I made is useless with my shocks, 2" too long The big issue is the pumpkin hitting wood. In my case 2 pieces in center that are not attached for opening at shows __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-16-2018, 04:35 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Are those PB cups and trailing arms?? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2018, 07:03 PM	#7
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Pb arms but Air Ride before Ride Tech "cups" with top plate because 62 cover smaller than cup. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-16-2018, 07:06 PM	#8
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Boxed to pb Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-16-2018, 07:08 PM	#9
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension For the notch... 5" pipe 1/4" cut to 2" __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

02-21-2018, 12:26 AM	#10
61ChevyPanel Active Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 113	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension Thanks LV. I don't want to cut my floor up so mine won't be as low. Photo shows QA1 parts. Attached Images

02-26-2018, 08:30 PM	#11
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Difference between 60-62 and 63-66 rear suspension If you get this set up. Show pictures so he all can see.

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