Re: 53 Surburban "Family Truckster"
One of the final fab items I needed to figure out was creating a cover on the rear suspension notch for the Watts link. When the Suburban is fully laid out the top of the Watts link extends up higher that the notch cover. I was always aware of this but in an effort to keep the size of the notch cover as small as possible I figure it would be best to make a cover that provides enough room to cover the watts link.
I plan to body work and paint this cover the interior color. That way I can cover the rest of the notch with carpet and the bolt on this cover.
Keep in mind that this cover will be covered by the third row seat once in place. The only time it will be seen is when I don't run a third row seat.
The first step was to make a template to figure out where the watts link comes thru the floor at and to help determine the size. I made a template as it was easier than installing the large notch cover.
I think you can figure out the rest of the steps from the pics. I was pleases with how it turned out. Keep in mind this cover is only needed when fully aired out. it is not needed at normal ride height.
Marc
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