Re: Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside
1-4-12
I removed the stock rear end from the 58.
1-7-12
Then I removed the rear end from the 86 Iroc. Then I rolled the 86 rear end under the frame rails of the 58. Should I fabricate new track arms and mounts for the coil springs and shocks and track bar. Not sure if the Iroc suspension will support the weight of the bed.
1-17-12
Decided to go with leaf spring and flip the axel.
Removed all unwanted brackets and mounts from axel tubes.
Painted axel with POR-15 Bought some new spring perches, and u-bolts, and centerbolt.
1-18-12
Installed the 86 Iroc rear axel in the truck today. Sits a lot lower. Has a competition rake until I install the IFS. Then it should sit the way I want it.
I still need to clean and paint the sway bar and make a mount for the ends.
Also weld the spring perches once the pinion angle is set.
Almost forgot the c-notch. Do you think 4 1/2" will do?
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