Upgrading the suspension of an older vehicle is a huge step to having a modernized ride.
You have to space the box out from the frame a little but once again it is almost a direct bolt on.
"Met up with Charley. I've never driven an early truck with torsion bars, but I have a '65 and it seems like there are all kinds of stock replacement/upgrade parts availablespindles, anti-sway bars, springs, shocks, brakes, etc. Their rear suspensions systems for73-87 C10s are available for pre-order now, with the first orders shipping out towards the end of next month. Yes, it is a very easy swap, I have done it several times. so, is it as easy to swap the newer front end components onto a 55-59 truck? New 6 lug rotors are available in the aftermarket for those who want to keep six lugs but the original 3 bump 15" steel wheels do not work with disc brakes. In most cases this includes: All that is required of the installer is to remove the factory leaf springs and their hangers, drill a few holes and do a little trimming.
sign0016 To C10 Trucks anim_25 with your project, Thanks looking for all info on front end swap. All rights reserved. They all offer some sort of adjustability, but operate independently, making them borderline fool-proof. Its innovative design saves weights, adds strength, and improves stability and handlingall without removing the trucks bed. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. 2-Speed Transmission Kit From Hughes Performance, Going Against The Grain Pays Off For Mike Obermyers 68 C10, SEMA 2021: Turbosmarts Straight-Gate50 Is Redefining Wastegates, ARP Bolt Talk: What Is Torque Spec And Why Fastener Torque Matters. Per the press release, Each component is designed to perform one function. They have a whole page dedicated to C10 parts alone, and offer plenty of educational pieces if you are looking for some more info. Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver --, Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I have an extremely clean Nevada 64 1/2 ton I will do it to if I keep it. Doing this gives you many upgrades. Very little modification to the frame is required. I have recently gotten a 1962 C10 and the first upgrade I would like to do is the front suspension and brakes.
Would recommend it if you're going to be driving the truck a lot and using it for more than a parade truck. Frame brackets are built withthe ability to run air bags or coil overs. I am a rookie at this so any help would be appreciated. Kit is made to order. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a pertinent question. FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The, 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You, Forgeline Flow Formed Wheels for Late Model Camaros and, Carlisle Ford Nationals Poised To Break Attendance, Street Muscles Review of the 2021 Los Angeles Auto, Event Alert: Holley Ford Festival and NMRA World, Readers Rig: Paul Lasotas 1941 Heavy-Duty Dodge, Cars And Guitars: 1976 Cutlass & Framptons Do You Feel Like We, Vinny Costa The Media Mover And Shaker Behind Street, Josh Stahls Reviva Renews A Resurgence Of LS Swap, By Design: Sean Smith Builds A Brand On Muscle Car, High-Performance Racing Fasteners: How ARP Fasteners Are, Brenspeed Shows Off Five GT350 Builds in the Works, Macs Hot Rod Shop Is Filled With Nostalgia And, How Exactly Does Dual-Fuel Work on a Gen 3, Quick Six with Flaming River: Manual Steering Pros and, Robs Car Movie Review: Catch Me If You Can. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. The all new torque arm system wasengineered from scratch to maximize the square body pickups performance without theinherent binding issues found with other four link systems. Complement these systems with sway bars, which are available for both front and rear, to even further improve stability on corners and curves. I never would have guessed it could handle as well as it does now.. With both the front and rear systems in use, C10s are completely brought to 2019s standards allowing you to lower all four corners and have four to seven inches of rideheight adjustability, so you can finally get your ride sitting exactly how you want it.
It works great. I have read that a 72-87 C10 front suspension will bolt on. **Depending on shock/bag set up and wheels/tires choices, Tons of wheel options due to 5x120mm bolt pattern, Ability to lower bed to 5" off the ground**. To learn more about QA1s suspension products, you can check out their website here. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The Factory!
JavaScript is disabled. I have done it on a 1965 chevy. cm. It's my understanding that you need to drill a new hole in the frame for the later model idler arm. Have been back and forth from Kansas and Georgia in mine several times plus a trip to the Gulf recently, and it handles easy enough for my GF to drive it with my teardrop and a Harley in the back. The rear system consists of five individual components:the panhard bar, torque arm, trailing arms, bracket mounts, and shocks. This provides superior control over suspension movement, resulting in a smooth ride and great handling characteristics.. American-made parts that bolt right on and offer ample fine-tuningWhat more could one want? Truck ran well, but the clutch seems to be slipping a bit. Your email address will not be published. Kit includes the 2 frame brackets, a support cross member, brackets to adapt Camaro e brake to factory pedal, instructions and all the mounting hardware required. Each component is designed to perform one function. If you can't fix it with a hammer and screwdriver, you need a bigger hammer. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. I plan on adding power steering someday soon, but other than that, I'm happy with the apparent heavy-dutyness of the stock components. inherent binding issues found with other four link systems. Also what all parts can be swapped from the donor vehicle? Or by "62 and earlier" do you mean 60-62? I used an 87' truck front clip, and it was very easy. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Street Muscle, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Project Update Section, Post your Chevy Truck Second generation 19671972 Chevy C10 Trucks, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, First generation 19601966 Chevy C10 Trucks. A forum community dedicated to Chevy C10 and vintage truck owners and enthusiasts. I still can't decide if I should sell it or build it. 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates Explained, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You Money, The New D.I.Y. http://s908.beta.photobucket.com/user/padresag/library/turned%20works, http://s908.beta.photobucket.com/user/padresag/library/furniture, http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?156542-old-boatshop-in-Steveston, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5, Step-by-step instructions for pictures in the forums. This kit allows you to bolt in a 2010-2015 Camaro rear sub frame in to your 1973 - 1987 C10.. We had good time. However, Salt Spring roads gave the suspension and my kidneys a good workout.". That is what I thought but, had been thinking of trying that on my 59 Suburban but not done anything other than think and wonder! QA1 announced front suspension systems for 73-87 C10s last year, and since theyve seen a rise in popularity, decided to expand the platforms offerings to include a full rear suspension system. It's also fairly inexpensive compared to buying individual components from the vendors like CPP and POL. We'll send you the most interesting Street Muscle articles, news, car features, and videos every week. If you didnt know better, you would never know you were driving a vehicle with a bed on it, said Damien Brase, QA1 Fitment Technician and owner of a 1983 C10. C10 owners: Whether youre looking for that perfect stance or to completely own a corner, QA1s got you. ok, thanks. Actually the pickups you use are `73 to `87 or up to `91 on the suburban, I`ve only heard of one person using the units from the vans and do not know the out comeI`m thinking they are virtually the same, but I really don`t know. To make it easier, I bought the standoff plate for the power steering pump, and it makes for a completely different truck. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If so will a 1984 Van suspension work also? The ride quality and handling is nothing like what you would expect from a pickup. Please allow 2 weeks lead time. Dedicated to making your Chevy Truck bad***. So my question is, why swap out the whole front end? 2022 Power Automedia. People swap out their 1962 and earlier front suspension because they gain independent front suspension, power steering and disc brakes and 5 lug rotors. This provides superior control over suspension movement, resulting in a smooth ride and great handling characteristics.. I have a 63 GMC 1/2 ton short wide bed. The 1963 and up trucks already have IFS, so they only gain PS, disc brakes and 5 lug rotors. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I also used the power steering box from the same truck. The pickups you would grab the entire front crossmember complete and install under yours you can use the steering box, column, master, booster, prop valve, rear axle---with some mods to install. Both QA1s front and rear systems use their famous shocks, with the choice between their double or single adjustable units. Further adjustability allows customers to tailor the system to their desired handling specs. So my question is, why swap out the whole front end? Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. Re: 73-87 Chevy\GMC front suspension swap. Throwing said performance suspension on an older vehicle built for utility makes a world of a difference. Thanks. I need some info on this type of swap please. It will fit right in place, you have to drill one bolt hole and enlarge another.
You have to space the box out from the frame a little but once again it is almost a direct bolt on.
"Met up with Charley. I've never driven an early truck with torsion bars, but I have a '65 and it seems like there are all kinds of stock replacement/upgrade parts availablespindles, anti-sway bars, springs, shocks, brakes, etc. Their rear suspensions systems for73-87 C10s are available for pre-order now, with the first orders shipping out towards the end of next month. Yes, it is a very easy swap, I have done it several times. so, is it as easy to swap the newer front end components onto a 55-59 truck? New 6 lug rotors are available in the aftermarket for those who want to keep six lugs but the original 3 bump 15" steel wheels do not work with disc brakes. In most cases this includes: All that is required of the installer is to remove the factory leaf springs and their hangers, drill a few holes and do a little trimming. sign0016 To C10 Trucks anim_25 with your project, Thanks looking for all info on front end swap. All rights reserved. They all offer some sort of adjustability, but operate independently, making them borderline fool-proof. Its innovative design saves weights, adds strength, and improves stability and handlingall without removing the trucks bed. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. 2-Speed Transmission Kit From Hughes Performance, Going Against The Grain Pays Off For Mike Obermyers 68 C10, SEMA 2021: Turbosmarts Straight-Gate50 Is Redefining Wastegates, ARP Bolt Talk: What Is Torque Spec And Why Fastener Torque Matters. Per the press release, Each component is designed to perform one function. They have a whole page dedicated to C10 parts alone, and offer plenty of educational pieces if you are looking for some more info. Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver --, Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I have an extremely clean Nevada 64 1/2 ton I will do it to if I keep it. Doing this gives you many upgrades. Very little modification to the frame is required. I have recently gotten a 1962 C10 and the first upgrade I would like to do is the front suspension and brakes.
Would recommend it if you're going to be driving the truck a lot and using it for more than a parade truck. Frame brackets are built withthe ability to run air bags or coil overs. I am a rookie at this so any help would be appreciated. Kit is made to order. I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I have a pertinent question. FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The, 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You, Forgeline Flow Formed Wheels for Late Model Camaros and, Carlisle Ford Nationals Poised To Break Attendance, Street Muscles Review of the 2021 Los Angeles Auto, Event Alert: Holley Ford Festival and NMRA World, Readers Rig: Paul Lasotas 1941 Heavy-Duty Dodge, Cars And Guitars: 1976 Cutlass & Framptons Do You Feel Like We, Vinny Costa The Media Mover And Shaker Behind Street, Josh Stahls Reviva Renews A Resurgence Of LS Swap, By Design: Sean Smith Builds A Brand On Muscle Car, High-Performance Racing Fasteners: How ARP Fasteners Are, Brenspeed Shows Off Five GT350 Builds in the Works, Macs Hot Rod Shop Is Filled With Nostalgia And, How Exactly Does Dual-Fuel Work on a Gen 3, Quick Six with Flaming River: Manual Steering Pros and, Robs Car Movie Review: Catch Me If You Can. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. The all new torque arm system wasengineered from scratch to maximize the square body pickups performance without theinherent binding issues found with other four link systems. Complement these systems with sway bars, which are available for both front and rear, to even further improve stability on corners and curves. I never would have guessed it could handle as well as it does now.. With both the front and rear systems in use, C10s are completely brought to 2019s standards allowing you to lower all four corners and have four to seven inches of rideheight adjustability, so you can finally get your ride sitting exactly how you want it.
It works great. I have read that a 72-87 C10 front suspension will bolt on. **Depending on shock/bag set up and wheels/tires choices, Tons of wheel options due to 5x120mm bolt pattern, Ability to lower bed to 5" off the ground**. To learn more about QA1s suspension products, you can check out their website here. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. FACT: Cobras Had LS Engines Installed At The Factory!
JavaScript is disabled. I have done it on a 1965 chevy. cm. It's my understanding that you need to drill a new hole in the frame for the later model idler arm. Have been back and forth from Kansas and Georgia in mine several times plus a trip to the Gulf recently, and it handles easy enough for my GF to drive it with my teardrop and a Harley in the back. The rear system consists of five individual components:the panhard bar, torque arm, trailing arms, bracket mounts, and shocks. This provides superior control over suspension movement, resulting in a smooth ride and great handling characteristics.. American-made parts that bolt right on and offer ample fine-tuningWhat more could one want? Truck ran well, but the clutch seems to be slipping a bit. Your email address will not be published. Kit includes the 2 frame brackets, a support cross member, brackets to adapt Camaro e brake to factory pedal, instructions and all the mounting hardware required. Each component is designed to perform one function. If you can't fix it with a hammer and screwdriver, you need a bigger hammer. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. I plan on adding power steering someday soon, but other than that, I'm happy with the apparent heavy-dutyness of the stock components. inherent binding issues found with other four link systems. Also what all parts can be swapped from the donor vehicle? Or by "62 and earlier" do you mean 60-62? I used an 87' truck front clip, and it was very easy. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Street Muscle, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! Project Update Section, Post your Chevy Truck Second generation 19671972 Chevy C10 Trucks, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, First generation 19601966 Chevy C10 Trucks. A forum community dedicated to Chevy C10 and vintage truck owners and enthusiasts. I still can't decide if I should sell it or build it. 9 Forms of Friction: Raybestos Clutch Plates Explained, Speedway Motors Customer Appreciation Week Saves You Money, The New D.I.Y. http://s908.beta.photobucket.com/user/padresag/library/turned%20works, http://s908.beta.photobucket.com/user/padresag/library/furniture, http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?156542-old-boatshop-in-Steveston, Powered by UBB.threads PHP Forum Software 7.7.5, Step-by-step instructions for pictures in the forums. This kit allows you to bolt in a 2010-2015 Camaro rear sub frame in to your 1973 - 1987 C10.. We had good time. However, Salt Spring roads gave the suspension and my kidneys a good workout.". That is what I thought but, had been thinking of trying that on my 59 Suburban but not done anything other than think and wonder! QA1 announced front suspension systems for 73-87 C10s last year, and since theyve seen a rise in popularity, decided to expand the platforms offerings to include a full rear suspension system. It's also fairly inexpensive compared to buying individual components from the vendors like CPP and POL. We'll send you the most interesting Street Muscle articles, news, car features, and videos every week. If you didnt know better, you would never know you were driving a vehicle with a bed on it, said Damien Brase, QA1 Fitment Technician and owner of a 1983 C10. C10 owners: Whether youre looking for that perfect stance or to completely own a corner, QA1s got you. ok, thanks. Actually the pickups you use are `73 to `87 or up to `91 on the suburban, I`ve only heard of one person using the units from the vans and do not know the out comeI`m thinking they are virtually the same, but I really don`t know. To make it easier, I bought the standoff plate for the power steering pump, and it makes for a completely different truck. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If so will a 1984 Van suspension work also? The ride quality and handling is nothing like what you would expect from a pickup. Please allow 2 weeks lead time. Dedicated to making your Chevy Truck bad***. So my question is, why swap out the whole front end? 2022 Power Automedia. People swap out their 1962 and earlier front suspension because they gain independent front suspension, power steering and disc brakes and 5 lug rotors. This provides superior control over suspension movement, resulting in a smooth ride and great handling characteristics.. I have a 63 GMC 1/2 ton short wide bed. The 1963 and up trucks already have IFS, so they only gain PS, disc brakes and 5 lug rotors. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I also used the power steering box from the same truck. The pickups you would grab the entire front crossmember complete and install under yours you can use the steering box, column, master, booster, prop valve, rear axle---with some mods to install. Both QA1s front and rear systems use their famous shocks, with the choice between their double or single adjustable units. Further adjustability allows customers to tailor the system to their desired handling specs. So my question is, why swap out the whole front end? Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device. Re: 73-87 Chevy\GMC front suspension swap. Throwing said performance suspension on an older vehicle built for utility makes a world of a difference. Thanks. I need some info on this type of swap please. It will fit right in place, you have to drill one bolt hole and enlarge another.