Hi,
I have a 1979 c10 with a 5.3l swap and a 14 bolt rear end. i am going to start setting this up for autocross next spring. I have the front suspension parts to convert my front end over to the 8 lug stuff to match the rear and i am using this to tear into the front and replace bushings and what not. I already have a blazer tank and my battery where my tank used to be. bucket seats installed to make the roll cage a little easier. Just looking for any tips or hints anyone may have in the suspension area. i am looking to run some 18 x 8 or 18 x 9 8 lug rims and 295 or larger series tire. maybe a 4 link if i can find a setup i like.
i talked with the guys at the hotchkis truck yesterday at the del mar show and they said the 73-87 series suspension is on the list of trucks they will be looking to build in the next year or more. he said a leaf spring setup would respond well with properly tuned leafs and a panhard. not sure if i agree with that but we will see.
any one have any help?
I have a 1979 c10 with a 5.3l swap and a 14 bolt rear end. i am going to start setting this up for autocross next spring. I have the front suspension parts to convert my front end over to the 8 lug stuff to match the rear and i am using this to tear into the front and replace bushings and what not. I already have a blazer tank and my battery where my tank used to be. bucket seats installed to make the roll cage a little easier. Just looking for any tips or hints anyone may have in the suspension area. i am looking to run some 18 x 8 or 18 x 9 8 lug rims and 295 or larger series tire. maybe a 4 link if i can find a setup i like.
i talked with the guys at the hotchkis truck yesterday at the del mar show and they said the 73-87 series suspension is on the list of trucks they will be looking to build in the next year or more. he said a leaf spring setup would respond well with properly tuned leafs and a panhard. not sure if i agree with that but we will see.
any one have any help?
TECH Fanatic
I think theres next to no one on here that talks about autocross performance, not that iv seen anyways, and even vary limited info on the older trucks.
But this would be neat to see, any pics?
But this would be neat to see, any pics?
TECH Resident
What about looking into QA1's...maybe? I really don't know anything about Autocross. I've never even seen a truck participate, so I'm just throwing the QA1 suggestion out there because of a quality product. When you finish the truck, post it up!
Not too far along yet but i got the motor swapped over and am working on getting the corvette dash finalized now but here you go..
Cc05 I didn't believe it either but I watched a handful compete at dell mar. Mine will be next
Launching!
Read this thread a few times: Make it handle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network
Let it all sink in for a few days and then post up any questions you may have to Rob at NoLimit Engineering or Nate at Porterbuilt streetrods.
Let it all sink in for a few days and then post up any questions you may have to Rob at NoLimit Engineering or Nate at Porterbuilt streetrods.
I have see that thread! I am going to apply some of the ideas in there to get me started. I am thinking my flipped axle rear with an adjustable panhard and good shocks will be all I need out back. For the front I am undecided but I already have a front bar so I will run it and see where I need to tighten up. I will be away for work until the end of may so I am thinking I will do a poly bushing set then.
The truck always drove and handled tight. I read somewhere that 3rd gen iroc steering box guts will fit my steering box. Gotta check that out too.
The truck always drove and handled tight. I read somewhere that 3rd gen iroc steering box guts will fit my steering box. Gotta check that out too.