Short bed conversion

[kwyjibo]

I bought this for $750 with the goal of making a fun street truck. I am building a turbo bbc, I'm going to put in a T56 magnum, I'm building a full heim joint 3-link rear suspension, and will use qa1 coilovers all around. I am swapping to 5x4.75 and want to run 315-35r20's all the way around.

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[kwyjibo]

I have shortened the frame, and have loose fit the bed. The picture shows current ride height.

 

[kwyjibo]

I'm using chromoly heims, and am using thick wall chromoly tube for the links

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[618 Syndicate]

I have shortened the frame, and have loose fit the bed. The picture shows current ride height.

You're gonna have to re-route the brake line, the pumpkin is gonna hit the bed.

 

[sewlow]

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[RichLo]

Axle-on-frame, lol. Is that permanent?

 

[kwyjibo]

Axle-on-frame, lol. Is that permanent?

Not permanent. Had to figure out ride height, and it just happens to be very convenient that axle on frame is the perfect ride height. No its time to finish my 3 link, then I'll put some cross members in and measure for qa1 coilovers. I went the lazy way and ordered a c-notch kit instead of building my own.

 

[Dnytro]

I’m curious how you’ll like the shocks

 

[kwyjibo]

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Looks familiar. I may have to cut that entire brace out. Once I get the c-notch kit tacked in place, I'll know if I can just clearance for the pumpkin, or if I have to take the whole brace off.

 

[kwyjibo]

I’m curious how you’ll like the shocks

I never thought much about qa1, supposed to be pretty decent if you listen to any of the magazines or tv shows. I'll let everyone know. I'm undecided bewteen single or double adjustables.