Thread: First timer, update of 48 Chevy 1/2 ton

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I do not like the appearance of a S-10 IFS for the 47-54 Chevy trks. The track on the S-10 is too narrow & the wheels will tucked in too far in my opinion(taking about the front). The Original track of the trk. was 58", which matches the GM g-body cars(Malibu,El Camino,Regal....etc.). Do a Google of S-10 - AD frame swap & you can see some. There is also a kit to help w/the S-10/AD trk frame swap for $1k. This would be the quickest & the easiest to pull off especially if you bought the kit.

You could also use a Must II, however having done both(along w/the S-10 frame swap), I prefer the GM clip.

For the rear suspension I use Crysler 5th ave. leaf springs with their front & rear hangers. If you prefer a stiffer ride you can use station wagon springs or order a rear leaf spring kit from C.E. The ride of a spring is proportional to it's ability to store energy so the best ride is from a torsion bar then....large coils,leaf springs then coil overs.

A you can tell I like using salvage yard stuff.

Don Meyer