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08-21-2010, 03:55 PM
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Suspension question
Has anyone taken a trailing arm suspension from a 67-72 and put on a 73-87? I'm interested in doing this on my 85, just wondering if it would be a (semi) direct swap.
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08-21-2010, 06:02 PM
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Re: Suspension question
Yes it can be done. No it is not a direct swap. Keep in mind that the back half of the 61-70 frame is different. It was designed to accommodate the trailing arm suspension with coil springs so it has a complete different shape than the 73-87.
There are a few companies that offer an aftermarket kit to do the conversion. You may look in to that sa an option.
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08-22-2010, 09:26 PM
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Re: Suspension question
If i was going to go through that much work i think i'd just do a four link
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11-18-2010, 05:43 PM
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Re: Suspension question
Any feedback from the trailing arm suspension kits that you can purchase from like CPP ?
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