ba57
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02-02-12 01:47 PM - Post#2186402
besides the S 10, "G" body GM, and jags anyone installed other types and or manufacturers that fit up better and are easier to install. Know the TCI/IFS, heits, etc. do a great job, but looking for something else.
thanks
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rls8836
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02-02-12 07:50 PM - Post#2186558
In response to ba57
ba57 I have a friend pondering this right now. Hope you get an answer, I'll be watching
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ba57
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02-03-12 12:12 PM - Post#2186741
In response to rls8836
I have had one to tell me the "pacer" subframe fits well. I don't know of any other vehicle called pacer than the car that looked like something the "jetsons") used in the 70's cartoon series.
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BAM55
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02-03-12 04:28 PM - Post#2186832
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I installed a 1972 Nova Subframe on a buddy's ride for him. The Subframe is the same from 1968-1975. It is a rear steer unit meaning the steering box is behind the cross member. The truck drives nice and handles well. I took it up to about 70 mph on the freeway and let go of the steering wheel for about a mile and it was straight as an arrow. Here are some pics of the truck.
Edited by BAM55 on 02-03-12 04:33 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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rls8836
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02-03-12 07:59 PM - Post#2186898
In response to BAM55
Bam 55 I assume this sub-frame was from a V-8 car? Sure looks like it sits good. A guy in the town I am from has a truck very similar to yours. it is lowered somehow, not sure how, but looks real nice. Has a late model engine and trans. in it.
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BAM55
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02-03-12 08:47 PM - Post#2186914
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rls8836 said
Bam 55 I assume this sub-frame was from a V-8 car? Sure looks like it sits good. A guy in the town I am from has a truck very similar to yours. it is lowered somehow, not sure how, but looks real nice. Has a late model engine and trans. in it.
This is not my truck I just installed the clip on it for the owner. I built a jig that allowed me to install it 2 inches higher so that the owner did not need drop spindles to get her low. He likes the stance and it rides great. I'm happy that he is happy.
Edited by BAM55 on 02-03-12 08:49 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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az58cameo
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02-04-12 11:29 AM - Post#2187076
In response to ba57
I have had one to tell me the "pacer" subframe fits well. I don't know of any other vehicle called pacer than the car that looked like something the "jetsons") used in the 70's cartoon series.
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57plaid
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02-15-12 09:16 PM - Post#2191119
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I am a believer in simple. If I was doing this, I would just buy the kit to mount the truck on the complete S10 chassis. Actually, I lied. I would make my own mounts for this. It really depends on what you are going to use the truck for. If it's a high horsepower street rod, I'd use the aftermarket upscale IFS. I would not use any Mustang II style stuff, not that I have any good reason, it's just a personal opinion. The Pacer front suspension is a drill holes and bolt in item, but I think it'd be hard to find a good one. That's the AMC Pacer car. If you're going to use it as a truck, I would just upgrade the stock stuff and add PB/PS to it. The upside to using the S10 chassis, is readily available replacement parts, plus, V8 kits are cheap. All of the retrofit brake kits I have researched, have proprietary parts, meaning you have to get replacements from them.
Like I said, it depends on the end use.
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