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11-21-2018, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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Re: ‘74 C-30 Dually Front Suspension Questions
Re: Pancaked x-member
This is the process of cutting and raising the bottom of the stock front member, correct? Re: Modified a-arms and springs/spindles I’m looking for a 3” wider/3” lower arm with a bag bracket, and will then install a 3” drop spindle. By my college drop-out math, it should ride comfortably at the correct height, maintain usable wheel angle (fenders will be modified as well) and lay on the ground or very close to it. |
11-22-2018, 12:15 AM | #2 | |
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Re: ‘74 C-30 Dually Front Suspension Questions
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I'm guessing your plan is to run 3/4 ton hubs & longer arms to allow dialing in dimensions for some shaved 10-lugs (thus the need for longer/custom arms)? My dually has a 1.5 pancaked/sectioned x-member, 3" spindles, & bags. It plants the front x-member & frame rails firmly on the ground when air'd out. It rides like a stock height truck. I do have aftermarket front inner wheel tubs & step notch w/raised floor/tubs in the rear. Nothing hits @ all. At ride height..... Front is 26" @ the center of the wheel well lip w/a ~30"OD front tire. Rear is 27" @ the same spot w/a 31.5"OD tire. Frame rails are about 4.5-ish inches off the ground under the center of the cab.
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11-22-2018, 01:31 AM | #3 |
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Re: ‘74 C-30 Dually Front Suspension Questions
Exactly the plan, exactly the answers I needed. I appreciate it!
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11-22-2018, 02:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: ‘74 C-30 Dually Front Suspension Questions
I'd suggest Lowboy Motorsports but it appears you already have according to IG
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67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
11-22-2018, 04:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: ‘74 C-30 Dually Front Suspension Questions
You can still suggest them, I was unaware they may be a good source for something like that. Thanks!
Side note: oh god if you’ve seen my IG you’ve seen the shape the Chevy is in
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