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Old 07-13-2015, 08:09 PM   #1
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Front Suspension

I want to know what everyone else is doing with there bulky front suspension for 1/4 mi. Lighten A-Arms, cut holes in engine cross member, adapt coilovers to frame?
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Old 07-14-2015, 03:22 AM   #2
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Re: Front Suspension

Got rid of it for IFS with coil overs, mustang II spindles and manual rack.

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Old 07-14-2015, 06:52 PM   #3
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What is the brand name of your frame?
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Old 07-15-2015, 12:00 AM   #4
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Re: Front Suspension

It is a Scott's bolt in kit.
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Old 07-15-2015, 12:51 AM   #5
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Re: Front Suspension

On the stock front controlarms but a home built cross member. Made a jig offor the stock one to build to. Retains stock geometry just lighter. Used qa1 ball joints to get a Mustang 2 spindle on the truck with wildwood brakes. Morosso front sorting and rancho 9000 shock.
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:06 AM   #6
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On the stock front controlarms but a home built cross member. Made a jig offor the stock one to build to. Retains stock geometry just lighter. Used qa1 ball joints to get a Mustang 2 spindle on the truck with wildwood brakes. Morosso front sorting and rancho 9000 shock.
What are the ball joint part number?
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Old 07-15-2015, 10:55 AM   #7
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Re: Front Suspension

I have a full thread on the conversion in this section.
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I have a full thread on the conversion in this section.
What year of spindles did you use aren't they rear steer instead of in front
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Old 07-15-2015, 06:58 PM   #9
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Here is my thread with pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632411
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