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Re: [oletrucks] Independent front suspension

To: Brad Newman <bkn6@airmail.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Independent front suspension
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 08:37:03 -0400
I can usually spot these by their wide track. Front wheels sticking out of
fender wells.

Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150

Brad Newman wrote:

> I haven't tried it myself, but at a local truck show this past weekend I
> saw at least 3 different AD trucks with 73-87 GM 1/2 ton front clips in
> them.
> These trucks sat at almost the exact height as my stock 49, and without
> the owners pointing it out in conversation I probably never would have
> noticed that they weren't stock. The guys that I talked to said that
> these clips will slide up into the existing AD frame, and only require a
> couple of spacers. Again, I haven't tried it myself, but the thought of
> having 11" disc brakes, power steering and an IFS sure is tempting. I'm
> heading out tomorrow to look for donors to experiment with.
> Anybody else tried this? Boyo?
>
> Kevin Morisette wrote:
>
> > what is the best independent front suspension which doesn't lower the
> > front
> > end any from stock for a '53 chevy 1/2 ton?  Anyone have any pictures?
> > I'm
> > maybe looking for a stock pacer suspension.  I'm trying to go cheap,
> > so I
> > don't want to purchase a 2,000 kit new; I'd rather take it out of a
> > donor
> > car.  I've heard that if you take out a Mustang II suspension, you
> > have to
> > get a new crossmember because the stock one is too weak.
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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