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1957 chevy 04-07-2020 09:56 PM

1950 gmc mustang install help
 
Has anybody installed a mustang 2 suspension ina 1950 gmc 3/4 ton I installed per Chevy dimension but does not center wheel.any help would be appreciated.thanks jason

J48chevy 04-07-2020 11:10 PM

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Had same issue with my 48 3/4 ton. Tacked up by suggested measurement and was not centered. I ended up moving it back about 1.5” and then put fenders on to check. Worked fine.

1957 chevy 04-08-2020 06:33 AM

Re: 1950 gmc mustang install help
 
Thanks for your help ,1 other question my kit came with a spacer and washer on ball joint show dos that go together no instructions spacer first then spindle then washer?any idea it kit off eBay .thanks again

J48chevy 04-08-2020 08:01 AM

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Here is how you hook it up. Southern rods has a lot of links with instructions on their site.

1957 chevy 04-08-2020 10:40 AM

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Thanks for all your help ,I searched for a few hrs couldn’t find anything,must of some how by passed that.thanks again jason

Jemezcrusher 04-09-2020 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1957 chevy (Post 8711541)
Has anybody installed a mustang 2 suspension ina 1950 gmc 3/4 ton I installed per Chevy dimension but does not center wheel.any help would be appreciated.thanks jason


I have a heidts crossmember and followed the directions very specifically. If I remember correctly it was supposed to be 20” back from the front of the frame.

I welded it in (was a bare frame) and after I got it assembled it does appear to be an inch or so forward of center. When on the lift they look perfectly centered, but on the ground slightly off. Does not seem to be a big deal and no tire clearance issues. I’m sure I am likely the only one that will notice and only when looking at the truck from a viewpoint that is in line with the spindle

whitedog76 04-11-2020 08:53 AM

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Oh crap, I installed my ifs per the CPP instructions, on my 54 3600, I hope I'm not screwed. https://www.classicperform.com/Instr...structions.pdf

I currently can't put my sheet metal back on. I added some material to mine, so it's not so low, hopefully that helps with the look.

1957 chevy 04-11-2020 07:52 PM

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If it a Chevy that should work ,gmc frame are longer because the original engine were longer so putting the crossmeber in a gmc it needs another 1 1/2 back then wheels will be centered ,found out the hard way ,had to redo it along with the rack c cut in frame.jason


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