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Old 04-03-2019, 09:59 AM   #118
MalibuSSwagon
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Re: 1986 Short bed 2WD

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Originally Posted by bluex View Post
While it is a chore to install the trailing arm setup rides an handles so much better than leaf springs. I was pretty peeved at mine by the time I got it installed but it was so worth it...
Same. Man I was mad at it. Hated it. Wishing I had stuck with leaf springs and bought some bolt on kit for that. It's a big relief to actually drive the truck and find it's worth it. The ride is great. Now I gotta do the front as the sloppy original springs are quite obvious now. Have 1ton coils to cut down and install, new shocks, new bushings and will likely do the caster mod as well. Gotta change out the oil pan as the early LS truck pan will be dangerously close to the road at that point.
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