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Super73 · 07-07-2008, 11:06 AM

This is what I used last time out. Top hole.. Cut a high 1.6'x low 1.7's.. Issue I had was the front shock was still way too soft in the 70/30 setting. It would top out 7.5" of suspension travel, lift the front left every pass on the motor. As it came back down, it would unsettle the rear and unload the tires.

I am doing a few things to fix this issue..

Changed front shock in the front (9-way adjustable rancho)
Adding a 1 3/4" antiroll bar to the rear (hoping to help the roatation)

Had I lowered it, it would have made it worse regarding lifting the tire.

Ford Assassin · 08-16-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Super73

I thought about offering that service to some of you racers.. Charge you the price of a:

18" of square tube
3/4" drill bit
7/16 drill bit
12 pack of "this weeks" favorit beer

Sounds like a deal to me!!

Super73 · 01-29-2009, 08:09 PM

I was asked to bump this too the top..

Ford Assassin · 01-29-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Super73

I was asked to bump this too the top..

How much to make me a set? I am VERY interested since my 60ft blow at the moment.

hotrod 80 · 01-29-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Super73

This is what I used last time out. Top hole.. Cut a high 1.6'x low 1.7's.. Issue I had was the front shock was still way too soft in the 70/30 setting. It would top out 7.5" of suspension travel, lift the front left every pass on the motor. As it came back down, it would unsettle the rear and unload the tires.

I am doing a few things to fix this issue..

Changed front shock in the front (9-way adjustable rancho)
Adding a 1 3/4" antiroll bar to the rear (hoping to help the roatation)

Had I lowered it, it would have made it worse regarding lifting the tire.

I was havinfg a similar problem with topping out the front end and un loading the tires . I bought some of the cheapy gas charged shocks that come bound with the plastic peice to ship . I had them pull 6 of them and tested the compression and rebound of all of them and bought the 2 that extended quickest . The front automatically wants to go up and stay there and slowly come down . Helped me out , but im alot lighter than you . Just a thought . The Ranchos will give you alot of adjustability .

68racer · 02-08-2011, 07:44 PM

These are now available from Hotchkis, but not cheap.

http://www.hotchkis.net/c10_truck_re...et_system.html

djracer · 02-08-2011, 11:12 PM

Those are cute but man that is high dollar for what you are getting.

Super73 · 02-09-2011, 03:56 AM

Good thing I can help make them some money huh?? Perhaps they should be nice enough to send me a set for the thought of engineering a piece after mine.. Got to love the way big business works, steal someone elses idea and make all the money..

Good thing they don't know it will work on 60-72

They have limeted themself to 67-72. Maybe I have a chance to make money on them

**Hart_Rod** · 02-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super73

Good thing I can help make them some money huh?? Perhaps they should be nice enough to send me a set for the thought of engineering a piece after mine.. Got to love the way big business works, steal someone elses idea and make all the money..

Good thing they don't know it will work on 60-72

They have limeted themself to 67-72. Maybe I have a chance to make money on them

How much for a set of "yours"? :-D I need something to help this beast launch!

Super73 · 02-11-2011, 03:52 AM

To be honest, I don't have much time with school right now. Next time I do have time, I'll should make a couple sets to have laying around. Another alternative for everyone would be to take their factory ones, grind the rivits and flip them over. I think Kevins truck is set up this way.

**PGSigns** · 02-11-2011, 08:41 AM

Try softening the extension on the rear shock to hit the tire a little harder and tighten up the front to slow the rise. May pick up your 60 foot time.
Jimmy

xteamxtreme · 04-18-2011, 10:41 AM

Man.... I need some of these. And a nice sit down with you and your truck. lmao.

Super73 · 11-18-2011, 04:38 PM

To the top for the home hobbiest..

a1953mdl · 02-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Pics aren't loading for me.
Are the links still good?
Could you check that out?
Please
Lee

07-07-2008, 11:06 AM	#26
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets This is what I used last time out. Top hole.. Cut a high 1.6'x low 1.7's.. Issue I had was the front shock was still way too soft in the 70/30 setting. It would top out 7.5" of suspension travel, lift the front left every pass on the motor. As it came back down, it would unsettle the rear and unload the tires. I am doing a few things to fix this issue.. Changed front shock in the front (9-way adjustable rancho) Adding a 1 3/4" antiroll bar to the rear (hoping to help the roatation) Had I lowered it, it would have made it worse regarding lifting the tire. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

01-29-2009, 08:09 PM	#28
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets I was asked to bump this too the top.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

02-08-2011, 07:44 PM	#31
68racer Yeah baby! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 436	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets These are now available from Hotchkis, but not cheap. http://www.hotchkis.net/c10_truck_re...et_system.html __________________ 11.37 @116

02-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#32
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets Those are cute but man that is high dollar for what you are getting. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

02-09-2011, 03:56 AM	#33
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets Good thing I can help make them some money huh?? Perhaps they should be nice enough to send me a set for the thought of engineering a piece after mine.. Got to love the way big business works, steal someone elses idea and make all the money.. Good thing they don't know it will work on 60-72 They have limeted themself to 67-72. Maybe I have a chance to make money on them __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49 Last edited by Super73; 02-09-2011 at 03:58 AM.

02-11-2011, 03:52 AM	#35
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets To be honest, I don't have much time with school right now. Next time I do have time, I'll should make a couple sets to have laying around. Another alternative for everyone would be to take their factory ones, grind the rivits and flip them over. I think Kevins truck is set up this way. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

02-11-2011, 08:41 AM	#36
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets Try softening the extension on the rear shock to hit the tire a little harder and tighten up the front to slow the rise. May pick up your 60 foot time. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-18-2011, 10:41 AM	#37
xteamxtreme Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roseville,MI Posts: 12	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets Man.... I need some of these. And a nice sit down with you and your truck. lmao.

11-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#38
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets To the top for the home hobbiest.. __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

02-02-2012, 11:41 AM	#39
a1953mdl Rusty but Trusty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 228	Re: Pics of my adjustable rear control arm brackets Pics aren't loading for me. Are the links still good? Could you check that out? Please Lee __________________ 72 SWB, 454 / th400... hoping the kids don't get all the parts before it gets built



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