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triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
So I have two questions...
I don't see a lot of 'kits' available for a 60-62 chevy 1/2 ton... they start in 63. Why is that, what is the difference between a 1961 chevy 1/2 ton and a 1963? My brothers is a '61 stepside (SB) and we are looking to bag it. My '99 silverado is built using an AVS parallel 4 link + panhard bar. I also used a KP Notch with the bends for my '99 frame shape ($250). To save money, I want to notch his using 2x4xappropriate thickness. So while we're doing his, I'm considering a triangulated since we haven't done one before. What's the biggest difference between a tri-4link and parallel 4-link? so far I like my parallel. I've put probably 4-5,000 miles on it. |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
Cool thanks man. I haven't had much chance to check out my brothers 61. I had a 60 years ago and did have the torsion setup.
I think we will notch using the 2x4x3/16" and between the triangulated/parallel I'll research further. at one point I almost went triangulated for my silverado, but would have had to relocate the gas tank. I did raise the tank anyways, but that's not nearly as bad as relocating. on this truck, no relocation would be needed. thanks again- |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
thanks man, I appreciate that. His truck is going to take more research than i thought. with that wierd triangulated coil set up they have on the rear, I'm trying to figure out how I want to notch it...
the nice thing is these bodys sit about flush with the frame, so laying frame = laying body without even doing a body drop :rock:! have you seen my bagged silverado? |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
Not on the 60-62 frame. There's a part that hangs down below the rails right in the center of the big "X" in the frame. That X is the reason you don't see a lot of aftermarket options for those years. I'd either get a 63-66 frame or cut that X out and box.
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
I was really hoping nobody recommended a frame swap, LOL.
last night when I crawled under I saw the "X". I noticed it makes it ver difficult to shoot the exhaust back, but I thought the X sat at the same level as the body. I'll have to give it another look-see. Do you know of anyone that has bagged the 60-62 frame? I'd like to see some pics of the notch and whatnot. the other thing I've been giving thought is the front. I'm still new to trying to bag these old trucks, so bear with me... but if I replaced the front suspension/crossmember with a newer disc brake setup that would probably cure my torsion issues too... I'd think...? |
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Edit: I recognize the silverado, but dunno when or where I saw it type of thing haha. Ever seen a flat black c10 w/ a raked front end, layed front but wasn't even notched in the back. Used to work at PGH in highschool. Last edited by leftcoast66; 10-07-2008 at 10:03 PM. Reason: Edited for the silverado |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
PGH...... Is the owners name Nick? What year did you graduate? I'm sure I've seen your truck rolling around.
I get all my yard materials at PGH, I love those guys. GREAT customer service... which is a rarity especially considering their great prices. Last edited by Dustin07; 10-09-2008 at 04:24 PM. |
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Yeah their great people, lil rough around the edges, but who isn't... I went to Kentlake, and I graduated in 2006. The c10 was always out at the highschool drags... Last edited by leftcoast66; 10-09-2008 at 08:07 PM. |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
Yeah Nick and I graduated in 01. I only went to the drags once and raced my almost bone stock ecsb silverado...
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
no frame yet, we're going to take the bed and front end off for now, take a look at it and see if it's worth fabbing our own stuff. I'll try to get pictures of it before the tear down and after. It's at my folks house since it's my little brothers truck so I don't see it often.
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
OK heres my .02 got a 60 C10 put 87 c/a's on it (had to make the holes for the lowers, next time i'll swap bench (much easier) lol. It was already powdercoated.
On the rear we didn't want to cut up bed floor so heres our rear setup under bed style. I know I got some other pics somewhere ill look. But this is a wishbone setup. |
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Re: triangulated vs 4 link, 61 vs 63
thanks man, definitely post more pics. I spent all of last week visiting customers in TX so I'm falling behind. I'm hoping to start pulling the truck apart this week so I'll take some pictures and post them when they're available.
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