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#54200 12/31/2005 10:01 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11 | I would like to get all the info i can get (both pros and cons) on putting a bolt in front suspension out of a 1987 chevy suburban , to a 1954 chevy pick-up.All info will be appreciate it........ L.D My e-mail address is [email protected]
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#54201 01/01/2006 2:59 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Track is too wide. The project is basically the same with '63 - '87 pickup IFS and another year or two Suburban (till the body change).
This swap does give you IFS, and with '72 or later gives disk brakes. Power steering can be part of the deal. It does not lower the truck.
And the track width is too wide.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
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#54203 01/01/2006 6:00 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | I've also seen the crossmember itself narrowed. I like the widened fenders approach myself.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
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#54204 01/03/2006 3:15 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 59 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 59 | Widened fenders seem like a lot of work. How about using the front clip off of a 1 1/2 ton or larger? The fenders are already wider. | | |
#54206 01/04/2006 4:34 AM | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Plus they are longer and require a different grill.
1955 1st GMC Suburban | 1954 GMC 250 trailer puller project | 1954 GMC 250 Hydra-Matic | 1954 Chevy 3100 . 1947 Chevy COE | and more...
It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | |
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