Corvette front suspension on 56

[l78vetteman]

Has anybody used the C4 or C5 front suspension components on a 56 truck conversion? I think the geometry of the Corvette is good and the aluminum arms are nice. Convert to coil overs to get rid of the cross leaf spring. Are there any crossmember kits available to put this on a truck?

[N2TRUX]

Check with our Forum Vendors for kits. Take a look in our Suspension Marketplace or the Vendors Marketplace for your needs.

[andrewmp6]

c4 front and back http://www.flatout-engineering.com/index.html

[l78vetteman]

That crossmember look interesting. Anyone with experience installing the Flatout Engr product?

Has anyone done a 56 - 59 with a stock Corvette front crossmember (K member?). Looking for some words of wisdom for any of you that put the Corvette IFS on your truck.

Cheers,

[andrewmp6]

I found this http://www.bobcoauto.com/corv_susp1.html and http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=214240 and http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491077 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440068

[66shortwide]

I used the flatout engineering crossmember on the front of my 66, i was impressed with the workmanship. Lots of cutting and welding to make it fit as it is not a bolt in for the 60-66 models.

[andrewmp6]

Hows the handling and ride of it ?

[66shortwide]

no clue yet, still in the assembly stage. It has turned into the never ending truck project!!

[jimmydean]

I will be using the Porterbuilt C4 crossmember with shockwaves in my 66, not sure if he could do one for a 56, but I have heard nothing but good things about Nate's kit. Its bolt in minus the rack notch.