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    Dave Severson is offline CHR Member/Contributor Visit my Photo Gallery
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    I guess I'm not real familiar with a 40 chebbie, if it is a "C" channel frame, you should box it to take the extra power the new motor will have. The front suspension kits would be a lot easier for a first timer to install, and would make a better looking setup when you're done. JMO

    For the rear suspension, I would reccomend coilovers and a triangulated 4 bar kit. They are very stable and if the correct springs are selected will ride quite nice.
    Last edited by Dave Severson; 07-11-2005 at 01:36 PM.
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