The Rookie
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Ok, so I have taken a lot of you advise, bought the suggested books and read the threads. Here is my question: I am using a 1930 Chevrolet frame with a 1970 Ford nine inch, I would like to use rear hairpins with the 9. I read the thread where you’all were talking about how the longer the radius rod the better, any suggestions on how long of arms to use with my frame? Can I “mock up” the frame now before I buy the rods? I already learned to have the tire size from one of the threads, but how much of a gap should I have between the Z and the top of the 9? The only thing I have done so far is cut the rear of the frame off about 12in from the rear of the cab, leaving the cross member intact. I would like to finish the rear Z frame before I buy the Hairpins/Ladders, I will be using 2x4 steel. Suggestions?