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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san jose california
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good news for air suspension
kp components is working and almost done with a 6 link cantilever kit for 67-72 truck. what is a 6 link? well you have your stander 4 link in fron of rear end and a bar (a link) in the back of rear end. the bag then is mounted on the back bar and this way the bag is out of the way and get more travel up, same as down and the ride is the best thing ever. he good thin its all bolt on and safe so you dont have to weld it in and replaces stock mount.
its something like the pic on this page http://www.kpcomponents.com/default.asp?S=503&A=E&PKV=BO4LC-06|0 http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials...8-gm-fullsize/ |
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
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Re: good news for air suspension
But..... You can't use your truck as a truck; they don't recommend towing or hauling 'heavy' loads w/the 6-link as the 'dog-bones' are the weak link per KPC.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
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Re: good news for air suspension
I would think not too many people used their slammed truck for towing, at least I don't. Anyway, the reason I like this kit is that you can use it in conjunction with a big notch. That airride rear trailing arm kit doesn't get you low enough for the money your spending. This setup should be around $1200 based on the price of the 73-87 kit. This in the rear with porterbuilts front crossmember would be killer! for anybody with a little disposable income... just my ¢.02
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Join Date: Apr 2001
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Re: good news for air suspension
KP's kit will be worth the $$ because their stuff is bolt in & is a nice design.
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Charleston, Arkansas USA
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Re: good news for air suspension
I used the KP 6 link when I bagged my 99 nbs Silverado. I loved it. This was about about 4 years back and the guy I sold it too hasn't had any problems from it either. No problems with fit or anything, great function and easy to work with. Heres some pics when I was building it and after
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: johnstown, NY
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Re: good news for air suspension
If that kit was available when I started my truck, I would have strongly considered it. I have enjoyed building my own from scratch, but for the next build, I am going to welcome bolt-on kits with open arms.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Dyer, Indiana
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Re: good news for air suspension
where did you get the info from.. I cant find anything on there site other than the ART kit they sell
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Re: good news for air suspension
That looks great! Considering how nice some of the other offerings are, I would be interested in seeing this one up close.
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: louisiana
Posts: 1,008
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Re: good news for air suspension
Looks good, I like the 6 links. Just the panhard bar mount looks like it will stress the frame. Not a big problem to address though.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: san jose california
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Re: good news for air suspension
i had talked to clint petree from kp on another forum and also from a good friend that has his shop and is a good friend with kp. clint told me it was almost done and he will let us know when it will be out for sale but had not started on the blazers yet. you can call kp and talk to the to see how long before its done but my guess is not too long
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