NOT A HARDTOP MY BAD I HAVE A LIL FINGER TWITCH SOMETIMES LOL 53 chevy rear triangulated four link on air bags laying frame. 8.8 ford rear end slam specialties bags
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/12780_127927434043809_1743077242_n.jpg I used 2x4 tube. I cut the top of the frame out and the 2x4 slides in the frame rails, before you cut your notch out.
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Is the driveshaft tunnel necessary?? I'm looking to do the same thing to my 53 and was trying to stay away from having to cut up the trunk and insert a tunnel. I don't need to hit the ground, just want to be a few inches above the ground.
You can get it lower but it all depends on how low you want and rear end you wanted to run the 8.8 is offset to the right And some what centered so I had to cut the tunnel more than if you were to use a s10 10 bolt which is significantly weaker then the 8.8. this car is running a 6 speed auto which is a huge tranny that's why the tunnel so big on this Car.
correct me if I'm wrong I don't think you can drive two inches off the ground without cutting the wheel wells out unless you run tiny little tires. Lol
yeah, that's probably the case. I guess I should have said that when the car is parked the lowest I'd like to sit is a few inches off the ground. I'm fine being a bit higher for ride height. I guess my main worry is that if a bag pops I'm not going to be rubbing against the ground, possibly losing control of the vehicle, and maybe even killing someone or myself. I appreciate your feedback. I don't see too many 53 build threads so its hard finding someone who's done it before so I can pick their brain. =)
Ly6 6.0l cast iron ls. Six speed auto 4.2 first gear and .67 overdrive with 4.10 rear end you get the best of bolth worlds. Im building this car to be my daily driver This car should hall ass, and get good gas mileage.
If its a customers car I will set up bump stops before it hits the ground. If you thinking of bagging it without taking the wheel wells out, when the bags are fully deflated your tire will be hitting the wheel well. From the chassis it might be 2" to the ground. From the rocker it would be around 3.5-4" to the ground. you are going to want at bare min and I mean min of 2.5" tire to wheel well at ride height to have a decent ride, that being said ride height will be a lil lower than stock. I would set a bump stop to keep it from hitting your wheel well. You would still have to bridge the rear and set up bags, that means cutting up the trunk area.
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