1955-59 rear suspension pictures?

[Spblack]

Can I get some pictures of how you can set up your rear end with airbags? I am trying to decide the best route to take. thanks

[fabguy]

Here is a couple from a long while back. these are early and rough but at least youll see how I ran mine









I designed and cut these brackets myself I think I still have some left, somewhere in my shop.

[Spblack]

hows your truck sit? do you have a side view of it?

[fabguy]

it sits low, not as low as some on here. My rear end barely clears the bed wood by about 1-1/2" when bags are deflated.

[parkwood]

4 bar with bags.

[1adam12]

When you guys are welding a c notch and boxing the frame are you using flux core or are you using bottle? im bout to start doing mine not sure which is best way bottle or no bottle..Parkwood got any pics of rear shock mount i need to relocate mine a bit..Thanks

[fabguy]

I use argon/CO2 mix and sometimes straight argon for mig.

[1adam12]

Thanks I was wasnt sure if a flux core would be good enough.Guess im getting my bottle today...I was going to flux core it ..Im glad i checked here first..Thanks

[1adam12]

What size metal 3/16 or 1/4 ? I got a few pieces of 1/4 steel plates i was going to use that..But seems like everyone is using 3/16.. i have also a couple pieces of 4 1/2 steel pipe i was going to cut and use for the notch 1/4 pipe .. would that work?? sorry for all questions kinda new to this..

[Speedbumpauto]

The pipe is fine, make sure you box the inside at least 6" in each direction from the notch and make sure you take the arc of your suspension into consideration so you get the notch in the right place. You might reconsider your "bottle" decision for this weld if you only have a 110 machine. The flux core wire makes the welder "bigger" than it is because it runs hotter and there's no difference in weld strength as long as you keep it really clean. I have the option of my bigger Miller for that kind of stuff, but I've successfully welded 1/4" with my Lincoln weldpac 100 using flux core and I keep a roll of it around just for emergencies. JMO.

[1adam12]

Yeah its a 110 ...Lincoln 145HD..

[parkwood]

Originally Posted by 1adam12

When you guys are welding a c notch and boxing the frame are you using flux core or are you using bottle? im bout to start doing mine not sure which is best way bottle or no bottle..Parkwood got any pics of rear shock mount i need to relocate mine a bit..Thanks

These are the best ones i could find for the shocks on the 4 bar with air bags.. the shocks are bolted to the bracket on the rear end that holds the 4 bar and uses the bar at the top that also bolts the sway bar on.. hope these help you some.

[fabguy]

Originally Posted by 1adam12

What size metal 3/16 or 1/4 ? I got a few pieces of 1/4 steel plates i was going to use that..But seems like everyone is using 3/16.. i have also a couple pieces of 4 1/2 steel pipe i was going to cut and use for the notch 1/4 pipe .. would that work?? sorry for all questions kinda new to this..

I might have a couple of the notching plates (U shaped plates I used) pre-bent and laying around in the shop if youd like them. (cant promise them till I find them though) You would just have to cut the side plates to box the frame. Let me know as I wont be using them on my current project.

[1adam12]

That will work let me know. Thanks

[G&R's57GMC]

This is the NoLimit Fat Bar rear suspension I'm using.

During the installation of the a lot of the brackets the chassis is upside down.

My ride height is 2" higher then the kit is designed for thus the 2" spacer for the track bar.

[G&R's57GMC]

More Pic's

[fabguy]

Originally Posted by 1adam12

That will work let me know. Thanks

I found them and put them in my truck. They are yours if you want them (paying it forward). Just PM me where to send them.


I also found some of these axle brackets for bag plates

[1adam12]

Thanks pm sent