want to make a 69 era prerunner. suspension Q's...

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:31 pm

thanks marz for the info

should i take the beams to a pro shop, or could i do them at my work that has HUGE press brakes?

how do i know how much to bend them?

i like the rear idea.
how should i arc the leafs more?

marz68 · Post by **marz68** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:10 pm

1971ford wrote:thanks marz for the info

should i take the beams to a pro shop, or could i do them at my work that has HUGE press brakes?

how do i know how much to bend them?

i like the rear idea.
how should i arc the leafs more?

you should be able to do this your self but you will need to install and remove the beams a few times until you get it right. Mabe a shop that has already done this would be your best bet same with the rear leafs.
This is something I would try if I had extra beams laying around.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:12 pm

allright, what kind of places would i call around?
i cant think of any places

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:23 pm

BINGO!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthre ... 287&page=5

ohhhhhh man. ive been reading that thread for an hour now! im sure ill be asking him a few questions and all...

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:24 pm

well im thinking ill start dealing with the suspension once the truck is all done, so i will be able to test the suspension and it will have the actuall weight of the truck.

i plan on doing what the guy in the thread i linked above did up until page 4ish. run two schocks/reservoirs on each wheel up front, and more archy leafs back with one shock perside.

1971ford · Post by **1971ford** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:34 pm

averagef250 wrote: I don't think you have to do anything, it already is pre-runner status.

00:48 - 1:13 proves your theory!!!!!
makes me think i dont have to do anything to it like you said!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=i423uzK9k3w&feature=related