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Toddro · 08-14-2002, 12:41 AM

Hey, Z16. I have a 62 that I removed the torsion bar setup and replaced it with a crossmember and suspension from a 72. It was basically a bolt in, I think I may have had to drill 1 or 2 holes on both frame rails for bolts. I welded it to the frame for good measure, but I don't think it was necessary. I have since heard from others that crossmembers and suspensions from 1/2 ton trucks up to 87 will fit as well with minor modification since they are all basically the same width.

Toddro

08-14-2002, 12:41 AM	#2
Toddro Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fairfield, IL Posts: 42	Hey, Z16. I have a 62 that I removed the torsion bar setup and replaced it with a crossmember and suspension from a 72. It was basically a bolt in, I think I may have had to drill 1 or 2 holes on both frame rails for bolts. I welded it to the frame for good measure, but I don't think it was necessary. I have since heard from others that crossmembers and suspensions from 1/2 ton trucks up to 87 will fit as well with minor modification since they are all basically the same width. Toddro __________________ '70 Chevy C10 longbed: bone-stock! '72 Lincoln Mark IV: yeah, I know it's a Ford, but it's cool! Soon to be smoothed and bagged...

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