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MiraclePieCo · 01-10-2018, 11:02 PM

My AD panel truck came with a '70 Chevelle rear suspension installed - probably back in the 1980's. It's properly located and works well, so despite its farmer-esque installation, I see no reason to change it - after all, it's really a factory-engineered triangulated 4-link, right? Plus I appreciate the parts-store availability of components - replacement springs for example.

A few weeks ago I installed some rear lowering coils. This dropped the back end 3 inches but brought the upper crossmember precariously close to the differential. Today I spliced in a new crossmember with an offset to clear the pumpkin. Much easier with the body off the frame!

The bottom pic shows the ride height after the lowering springs were installed. I anticipate it may drop even farther after being driven awhile.

01-10-2018, 11:02 PM	#647
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3 My AD panel truck came with a '70 Chevelle rear suspension installed - probably back in the 1980's. It's properly located and works well, so despite its farmer-esque installation, I see no reason to change it - after all, it's really a factory-engineered triangulated 4-link, right? Plus I appreciate the parts-store availability of components - replacement springs for example. A few weeks ago I installed some rear lowering coils. This dropped the back end 3 inches but brought the upper crossmember precariously close to the differential. Today I spliced in a new crossmember with an offset to clear the pumpkin. Much easier with the body off the frame! The bottom pic shows the ride height after the lowering springs were installed. I anticipate it may drop even farther after being driven awhile. Attached Images Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 01-10-2018 at 11:22 PM.