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see ten · 01-28-2008, 09:13 AM

I've seen the track bar moved to the side of the trailing arm that's toward the center of the vehicle. You're going to have problems with the track bar hitting the frame before your axle runs out of notch to move up in to with the ECE piece. I've seen guys make their notch longer to accomodate for the bar and I've seen the bar moved to the side. I think CPP sells a bar that is already set up to be mounted on the side of the arm that would save you some fab time. I'd also get those brake lines moved before they get pinched off by contact with the frame.

Andy4639 · 01-28-2008, 10:29 AM

The track bar is correct for the instructions. I just finished mine last weekend.

I would think a little fab and it could work from the bottom side. I got some 3/8" angle iron and plan to make my own shock mounts they could also carry the bar bracket also just a thought.

jwalk · 01-28-2008, 12:48 PM

thanks i havent seen any thing that would work but ill check cpp if any one has some ideas that would be great i figured if i could get the track bar for around a hundred and it worked i'd go that route

01-28-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: rear suspension question I've seen the track bar moved to the side of the trailing arm that's toward the center of the vehicle. You're going to have problems with the track bar hitting the frame before your axle runs out of notch to move up in to with the ECE piece. I've seen guys make their notch longer to accomodate for the bar and I've seen the bar moved to the side. I think CPP sells a bar that is already set up to be mounted on the side of the arm that would save you some fab time. I'd also get those brake lines moved before they get pinched off by contact with the frame.

01-28-2008, 10:29 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: rear suspension question The track bar is correct for the instructions. I just finished mine last weekend. I would think a little fab and it could work from the bottom side. I got some 3/8" angle iron and plan to make my own shock mounts they could also carry the bar bracket also just a thought. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-28-2008, 12:48 PM	#3
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: rear suspension question thanks i havent seen any thing that would work but ill check cpp if any one has some ideas that would be great i figured if i could get the track bar for around a hundred and it worked i'd go that route



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