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#26669 09/04/2003 9:31 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 | I am trying to locate information on converting my 1951 chev 3100 from a leaf rear end to coils. I have a totally rebuilt 9" f*rd with coil pads ready to put on my frame- somehow. Any info on adding a cross member for trailing arms and such would be GREATLY appreciated!!! The frame is totally stripped and ready for the work to be done- just need a little re-assurance I won't have any serious problems. | | |
#26670 09/06/2003 1:28 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | You're talking about a conversion to a 3-link, 4-link, or 5-link suspension. It doesn't matter whether you use coils or coil-overs, since the control arms are the "crux of the biscuit." The control arms can't be installed as is convenient - Geometry is everything. Will a later coil/control arm setup drop-in? I doubt it. Do some web searches on 4-link suspensions. A lot of sites show setups for racing. I don't know what changes to geometry you'd want for street, but perhaps a real expert will weigh-in. Check this setup http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/triangul.htm | | |
#26671 09/08/2003 5:39 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 | Thanks for the info, I am going to try and use the original setup from which the axle came from, the Mercury Montego Wagon 1976 3 link setup. The rear end is all ready to go as far as brackets- now- just to find an old Merc wagon with the control arms and a couple of angles to measure.
I can tell this is going to be reeeeel interesting figurin' out. Oh well, I'll get there. | | |
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