72 C20 4 link 4x4 conversion
 

I thought some would be interested in my 4 link build. I'm converting to 4x4 using the factory crossmember and coil buckets and a high pinion Dana 60.

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Some more pics.

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What is your final frame height? What coils are you running? Anticipated tire size
? I have a 2005 Ford 60 that I am contemplating how to make work since the frame widths are so much narrower on the old frames vs new style frames. This might be an option for me

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I'll be running 37's on it. The coils are 8" Rubicon express Jeep XJ springs. I used them on another project, a 2001 extended cab Shortbed Silverado with a very similar setup and the ride was awesome. I should end up with about 10" if lift. The Dana 60 is from a 79 F-250, very hard to find but the most versatile for custom setups like this.

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This is the 01 Silverado with the 8" Jeep coils. It ended up being 16" of lift on that truck.

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Trac bar bracket and oem style shock mounts finished up.

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That’s some really nice looking work!

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Thanks! It's coming along. I should have the front wrapped up this weekend then next weekend I'll do the shackle flip and springs in the rear. Then off to the body shop it goes.

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Look like I'll be ordering some shorter springs

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Awesome!

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How much will the springs compress with the drivetrain installed? Might sit where you want it then?

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In that pic I actually have a ratchet strap pulling the front end down about two inches but I imagine it will probably come down another inch or so. Swapping springs after it's together is only a two beer job.

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Man, that is sweet. If you came up with a kit, I bet you could sell a few...

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I gotcha, I'm not doing anything as extreme as you but I'm also waiting to set ride height until it's all together.

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Finally got it finished and on the road.

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A few more.

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Drivers side

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Looks killer!!!! Top notch work!!!

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Thanks.

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That came out really nice. I'm putting a parallel 4 link on my '67, hopefully it'll come out just as nice as yours!

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Thankyou. The ride is great with the coils up front.