11-15-2010, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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58 apache triangular
can you put a triangulated rear suspenion with a 10 bolt in a 58 apache some are saying you can't because there is nothing to weild to any truth to it thanks peter
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11-15-2010, 08:17 PM | #2 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
What do you mean nothing to weld to?
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11-15-2010, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
I would venture tho say that there is not any truth to that claim. If the claim is that you can not build a three link and utilize a chevy 10 bolt rear axle. And if its not the axle housing that you are speaking of the lack of "something to weld to" you can fabricate your own crossmember. If you have never fabricated or helped somone fabricate a three or four link setup, maybe look into one of the bolt in options that companies sell. Here are just a few results from a google search:
http://www.rjays.com/Classic_Truck/rr-susp-01.htm http://www.zigsstreetrods.com/Pages/...l#RearAir4Link http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ign/index.html http://rodfactory.com/pickup.html http://www.classicshoptalk.com/conte...ar-4-link.html
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11-15-2010, 08:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
Most of the truck builds on this board involve adding supports, brackets, etc. that "are not there to weld to". Everything from simple to complete back-half replacement. I seem to remember a project with a tri-link set up, a board search might pick it up. Other wise collect parts, measure a lot, cut, fab, weld and enjoy the results.
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11-15-2010, 09:01 PM | #5 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
you can run a triangulated 4-link on a GM 10 bolt rear by welding the triangulated tabs to the axle housing near the diff. the only GM 10 bolt this is excluding would be the 64-72 GM A body 10 bolt due to the location of the upper link bar mounts on the diff. Let me know if you have any other questions PM me
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11-16-2010, 12:36 PM | #7 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
nothing is wrong with the mounts but if you are not using them and are trying to weld in a universal triangulated link they will pose a clearance problem.
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11-16-2010, 01:43 PM | #8 |
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I got it now. Thank you.
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11-16-2010, 02:19 PM | #9 |
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Re: 58 apache triangular
Can anyone clarify for me why four links are favored so much over a three link? My fabrication experience has been mostly with off road trucks(desert racing and pre runner types). It seems like most favor the four link. It seems more bulky and more expensive due to additional links. Maybe this should be its own thread or perhaps I should research online, but I was curious what your guys' opinions were being that your guys' applications are old chevy trucks specifically.
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