frankthedog
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This is my first rat build and am looking for some input and recommendations.
I picked the truck up recently with no motor but a very solid frame and body. Since then I have picked up a posi traction rear end from an S-10, a saginaw 4 speed and small block 350.
I would like to chop the top and z the chassis. I have some rookie questions I would appreciate any feedback.
A couple questions:
I would like to run the original suspension in the front along with the stock fenders. I see many wrong run a wishbone style suspension. Is keeping the parrelel leaf a mistake?
Assuming I stay with the stock suspension. Any recommensations on disc brake conversions?
For rear suspension, is it best to junk the rear frame and put in a four link or ladder bar system or is anyone keeping the leafs and lower by remounting the leafs or differenting axel mounts.
Sorry for the rookie questions but you all have some great ideas
I attached so photos for you
I picked the truck up recently with no motor but a very solid frame and body. Since then I have picked up a posi traction rear end from an S-10, a saginaw 4 speed and small block 350.
I would like to chop the top and z the chassis. I have some rookie questions I would appreciate any feedback.
A couple questions:
I would like to run the original suspension in the front along with the stock fenders. I see many wrong run a wishbone style suspension. Is keeping the parrelel leaf a mistake?
Assuming I stay with the stock suspension. Any recommensations on disc brake conversions?
For rear suspension, is it best to junk the rear frame and put in a four link or ladder bar system or is anyone keeping the leafs and lower by remounting the leafs or differenting axel mounts.
Sorry for the rookie questions but you all have some great ideas
I attached so photos for you