1956 Chevy 3100 Corvette Suspension

[murd969]

Because of where we have them positioned in the 4 link I actually get about 8 inches of travel. As far as having them angled who knows about how they would wear down. I've seen them set up angled and straight so in not sure what effects having them angled will have. I guess I will find out. Lol.

[ptc]

Originally Posted by murd969

Because of where we have them positioned in the 4 link I actually get about 8 inches of travel. As far as having them angled who knows about how they would wear down. I've seen them set up angled and straight so in not sure what effects having them angled will have. I guess I will find out. Lol.

Yea I guess with the IRS rear suspension type setup both sides work independent of one another so it shouldn't matter, they will act just like a front a-arm suspension. lookin good!

Angle does matter though - at a true straight up and down position you get 100% of the designed shock usage. as the angle changes you get less. If you think of 90* as straight up, then at 80* you lose about 10%, and at 70* you can lose up to 25% of the shocks intended overall spring rate.

[murd969]

I see what you're saying. The pic I have posted with the side view of the truck with the wheels is sitting right at ride height. It will go down about 3 inches from there and that will be my lowest point. My highest point is almost 3 inches up from where the pic is showing.

[murd969]

I finally got some pics with the air bags fully deflated. This gives me a good idea where it will sit when it's completely laid out. The front crossmember will be maybe an inch or two off the ground. Next were starting to run all of the brake lines fuel lines and air lines. Also going to start on raising the bed floor and designing the layout of the interior.

[murd969]

Here's a closer look at the rear.

[murd969]

Closer pic of the front.

[murd969]

A top pic of the rear suspension laid out.

[oldman3]

Very nice...Jim

[Kim57]

Looking real nice.
Kim

[RockinKees]

Great build!
Pretty heavy fabwork!

[ChuckDriver]

Nice stance!

[murd969]

We got the bucket seats cut down where we want them. We made some custom brackets for them so we can bolt them down from under the cab.

[murd969]

We also got the fuel tank situated where we want it as well.

[murd969]

We also started setting up the air bag tank and compressors. This should fit perfect under the bed floor.

[ptc]

That is looking REALLY good - you have gotten alot done lately! keep it up!

Thanks for the updates too.

[murd969]

Thanks for the comments. We are trying really hard to get it setup by mid November so we can tear it down and get some paint on it.

[youngrodder]

Nice job on cutting the seats down. I like how they sit below the window. That is a pet peeve of mine to see headrests sticking up past the rear window in these trucks. Your truck is looking killer BTW....

Marc

[murd969]

I can't stand the seats showing in the window either. I cut them down as low as I could but still comfortable. You might see about an inch of the top once the interior is done but it won't be much. My goal was to not see the seat at all.

[Kim57]

Looking real good.
Kim

[murd969]

I appreciate the comments from everyone.

[murd969]

I got the brackets made for the compressors and the air tank. I think it turned out pretty good.

[murd969]

We also changed the mounting brackets for the rear cross sill. The factory ones didn't look good. The ones we made will blend perfectly.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[murd969]

We also smoothed the top of the back wall inside the cab. It should look really nice with some paint on it.

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim