1949 Chevy 3100 - the journey begins

[54 LS-3100]

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

With that being said, I am looking to do a lot more of the long distance trips and thus the reason I am putting a 4 link out back right now and a IFS out front in the future. Just looking to make it as comfortable as possible and setting it up for the future heart transplant (eventually a LS swap).

I can't decide between the tci leaf kit or a parallel 4 link out back. Most of the guys I talk to about the tci kit say it's the way to go, but don't have the miles on the kit like you do.

Thoughts? It will be on a cruiser with mustang II out front, a Ford 8.8 out back, and powered by a 5.3/ 4l60e. Not building a high HP track monster

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by 54 LS-3100

I can't decide between the tci leaf kit or a parallel 4 link out back. Most of the guys I talk to about the tci kit say it's the way to go, but don't have the miles on the kit like you do.

Thoughts? It will be on a cruiser with mustang II out front, a Ford 8.8 out back, and powered by a 5.3/ 4l60e. Not building a high HP track monster

It will be a good setup and I think you'll be very happy with it. I am running a 8.8 out back also. 31 splines, 3.73 gears, disc brakes, and a posi unit - all for $125 out the door - it was a no brainer for me.

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

It will be a good setup and I think you'll be very happy with it. I am running a 8.8 out back also. 31 splines, 3.73 gears, disc brakes, and a posi unit - all for $125 out the door - it was a no brainer for me.

OMG, $125.00 tell me where? I could use one.

[focusedontheprize]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

OMG, $125.00 tell me where? I could use one.

A local pick-n-pull. I specifically looked at Ford Explorers that were 1995 and up. I believe it was the first year they included disc brakes.