Re: [oletrucks] Independent front suspension

[bob_keeland@usgs.gov]

I thought that the 73-87 GM front end was too wide for an AD truck?  Is
that so?

BobK
51 3600 5-window (non-running project)
Arnaudville, LA




                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              


                                                                                
                  
                    Brad Newman                                                 
                  
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I haven't tried it myself, but at a local truck show this past weekend I
saw at least 3 different AD trucks with 73-87 GM 1/2 ton front clips in
them.
These trucks sat at almost the exact height as my stock 49, and without
the owners pointing it out in conversation I probably never would have
noticed that they weren't stock. The guys that I talked to said that
these clips will slide up into the existing AD frame, and only require a
couple of spacers. Again, I haven't tried it myself, but the thought of
having 11" disc brakes, power steering and an IFS sure is tempting. I'm
heading out tomorrow to look for donors to experiment with.
Anybody else tried this? Boyo?


Kevin Morisette wrote:

> what is the best independent front suspension which doesn't lower the
> front
> end any from stock for a '53 chevy 1/2 ton?  Anyone have any pictures?
> I'm
> maybe looking for a stock pacer suspension.  I'm trying to go cheap,
> so I
> don't want to purchase a 2,000 kit new; I'd rather take it out of a
> donor
> car.  I've heard that if you take out a Mustang II suspension, you
> have to
> get a new crossmember because the stock one is too weak.
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959



oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959




oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959