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Title: Suspension after market front ends
Post by: 79SWB on July 21, 2012, 01:03:47 PM
I have a 79' Chevy short wide and I'm interested in replace my whole front suspension crossmember and all. so my question is how to find a manufacter that makes after market bolt in application my overall wants are to eliminate front end roll as we as to improve overall handling so lSo please help me find Oh yea I'm also planning on lowering it as much as I can to still put 20" rims
Title: Re: Suspension after market front ends
Post by: zieg85 on July 21, 2012, 01:15:16 PM
Welcome from NW Indiana, I am not "in the know" about lowering but a good front stabilizer bar from a C20 or C30 goes a long way in helping front end roll.  Many here have taken the rear stabilizer set ups from 1 ton Dually trucks and installed them on the rear of their C10.  I am sure you will get many opinions eventually.  It may be a bit slow at first due to the weekend.
Title: Re: Suspension after market front ends
Post by: Captkaos on July 21, 2012, 02:19:13 PM
Porterbuilt: http://www.porterbuiltfabrication.com/showthread.php?248-Dropmember-Front-for-1960-1987-Chevy-Trucks
Dropmember install (on a 4x4 conversion): http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,15648.msg179739.html#msg179739

Chris Alston Chassis works (Porterbuilt makes this also) http://www.kplinks.com/product.php?productid=312&cat=95&page=1

Scotts Hot Rods: http://www.scottshotrods.com/6387clip.asp
Scotts install: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=18940.0

Jim Meyer Racing (have to call)
http://jimmeyerracing.com

Thorbecke Brothers (knock off Porterbuilt) http://thorbros.com/-63-87-fullsize-chevy-parts/p-51-63-87-fullsize-chevy-raised-crossmember-combo-kit


Progressive automotive http://www.progressiveautomotive.com/ and porterbuilt also offer a Bolt in C4 corvette option.
Title: Re: Suspension after market front ends
Post by: 1980c10 on July 22, 2012, 05:32:01 PM
Welcome to the site..
Not being real sure exactly what your overall goals are, I just want to put this out there; Lowereing springs will be stiffer, the stock anti-sway bar is thick. You already have an IFS suspension with disc brakes. With a tight front end and thicker springs, new shocks, wider tires, etc. the front end is not bad at all. This describes my front end and I am really impressed with its handling ability.