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Old 01-12-2017, 01:33 PM   #1
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rear suspension upgrades with stock height

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will this set up work with stock height? Is anybody running a set up like this??

http://www.classicparts.com/1963-72-.../#.WHe9W2q7p7g
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Old 01-12-2017, 04:07 PM   #2
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

I'm sure ppl are running but why do u want to run it at stock height when u can upgrade to drop springs for free?
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Old 01-12-2017, 08:54 PM   #3
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

I would look into this setup. They are vendors here and well engineered system from folks that know how to make one handle.
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Old 01-16-2017, 02:23 PM   #4
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

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I would look into this setup. They are vendors here and well engineered system from folks that know how to make one handle.
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http://www.nolimitengineering.com/pr...tegory=6157547

I checked out the link but it states that it will drop truck approx 5 inches,
I want to keep truck at a stock stance and height
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Old 01-16-2017, 09:53 PM   #5
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

If you are going to leave it stock height I would look into swaybar and shock upgrades. Then a longer tack bar. If you really want it to handle better dropping it some will reduce the roll center and a simple 2/4 drop makes a big change.
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Old 01-19-2017, 12:50 PM   #6
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

Check out this link and let me know what you think. It will lower the ride height slightly, but overall handling and steering geometry will be improved.

http://www.ridetech.com/store/1963-1...ip-system.html

-Easy to install - direct replacement for factory suspension - no other modifications necessary
-RADICAL improvement to ride quality and handling performance
-Composite rear leaf springs offer linear spring rate and saves 70lbs of unsprung weight!
-Vehicle-specific dual-rate front coilsprings offer the best of both worlds...ride quality AND crisp handling
-Delrin front control arm bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction in front suspension
-Tall balljoints dramatically improve OEM camber curve to give your car a much more stable feel through the corners
-Larger front swaybar minimizes unwanted body roll through the corners
-Delrin swaybar bushings eliminate unwanted movement and stiction in the swaybar to improve ride quality and handling performance
-Vehicle-specific RideTech HQ series rebound adjustable shocks offer the ultimate in ride quality and handling performance

This is the kit that is being installed on our 48hr C10 build right now at Barrett-Jackson.
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Old 01-22-2017, 07:52 AM   #7
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Re: rear suspension upgrades with stock height

Thanks but I am not lowering the stance on the truck i will just replace the trailing arms and new springs and bushings in the rear i guess
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