Street Rod Sugar Daddy (Dino63's 78 C-10)

[babyblueoval]

"Slightly more expensive" may be a bit of an understatement.
When Nathan was designing my suspension the Watts Link made it almost $300 more. Watts Link for 12 bolt is about $350
After checking clearances and possible space issues I decided to go with a triangulated 4-link which was a fair amount less expensive and you get basically zero side to side movement as you do with the Watts Link.
Your useage could have space issues with the triangulated so be sure to check it out before you go this route. Make sure you have somewhere for your tanks, exhaust, etc.

[Sweet 85 C10]

Nice! Only reason im asking is because alot of people ive seen only installed the 4 link and canti setup. I want to do it the right way pan hard bars are cool but im impressed with the Watts link.

Originally Posted by RunninLo

Since KP's 4link in this kit is of a "parallel" design and the cantilever is as well you will still need something to restrict side to side axle movement. A pan hard would work but would pull the axle off center as it swung through it's arc as ride height changed.This can be minimized by using the max length bar that will fit.
The Watts is the superior but slightly more expensive route do to it's more complex design. It will allow full range of motion with minimal, if any, side to side movement.

[RunninLo]

I try to use watts exclusively now since doing my first on our 92 Tow pig. It is a frame laying, 2.5" stock floor body dropped chevy crew cab dually. I Originally built it with a panhard bar but it was getting into the dually fenders.
A lot of guys will tell you towing and air don't mix but this thing is overbuilt and a triangulated 4 link wasn't an option. Watts were starting to pop up in the scene and so I built my own after talking to a few guys who were using them. Truck has about 25k miles on it since install and other than road grime still looked pretty new. We use it primarily to tow another extra-cab dually, a 64 impala, or 55 pro-street to shows.
here's a small pic:

[gunpointgraphics]

can the kp rear link system work for a 79 2wd blazer? i want to buy a porterbuilt cross member but i dont know how the rear will come down easily.. Also dont want to lose my back seat.. also this truck is awesome..

[midwestcar]

man that truck looks hot

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by midwestcar

man that truck looks hot

Mike just got my sport truck mag, and you truck is so so bad a-- man , the stance sic , color killer, very cool , is the truck going to be at sema? will look forward to meeting ya and seeing your ride, your dad would be very proud , lator dino

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by midwestcar

man that truck looks hot

Mike just got my sport truck mag, and you truck is so so bad a-- man , the stance sic , color killer, very cool , is the truck going to be at sema? will look forward to meeting ya and seeing your ride, your dad would be very proud , lator dino

[midwestcar]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

Mike just got my sport truck mag, and you truck is so so bad a-- man , the stance sic , color killer, very cool , is the truck going to be at sema? will look forward to meeting ya and seeing your ride, your dad would be very proud , lator dino

hey thanks alot man!! i still havent seen a copy..lol. it was at sema the last past two years. gonna take it easy this year and just enjoy it. the truck has only been to three shows so far... sema05 and 06 and havoc in bowling green ky. i plan on doing alot more this year after i finish my tow vehicle. you gonna be at sema? let me know we can hook up. and thanks again

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by midwestcar

hey thanks alot man!! i still havent seen a copy..lol. it was at sema the last past two years. gonna take it easy this year and just enjoy it. the truck has only been to three shows so far... sema05 and 06 and havoc in bowling green ky. i plan on doing alot more this year after i finish my tow vehicle. you gonna be at sema? let me know we can hook up. and thanks again

Very cool, I was at nate on saturday working on my 78 here is a few pics,All i was doing was yapping about your truck to nate, It would cool to meet ya at sema, when i get more details on what day i will be there i will hit ya back dino

[midwestcar]

that would be cool. man nates taking good care of you on that truck. he's doing some kick ass stuff

[Dinos63]

Originally Posted by midwestcar

that would be cool. man nates taking good care of you on that truck. he's doing some kick ass stuff

Have you seen any my 60 trucks we did?

[Sweet 85 C10]

Anybody ever thought about chroming out the entire rear half of the 6 link kit, cantilever, 4 link bars and Watts link? That would be tight thinking of doing this to my truck.

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Here's a truck that one of our dealers did and we made them a trick bridge/notch cover as well. The 4 link, cantilever, and Watts bars were all chromed, and the rest of the kit was powdercoated red to match the trucks exterior color. They also switched out the shocks for some killer Sway-Away shocks with the anodized red mounts.





This 88-98 trucks has a full kit that was powdercoated a candy green to really accent the trucks suspension.

[RunninLo]

Ok Clint,
I don't wanna have to start with the daily phone calls again but these pics REALLY aren't helping. I've never had this much trouble spending money before.... I've been good all year but I don't know if I can hold out for Santa.

Josh

PS Dino, this truck looks as cool as the rest of the fleet.

[PBFAB.COM]

Finally had the time to finish up the "loose ends" on the suspension for Dino's truck. Got the watt's installed... decided to fab up some brackets that allow for ride-height adjustment, just in case Dino changes his mind on rear tire diameter in the future.

[PBFAB.COM]

A few more... shows a good comparison of the Factory Crossmember vs. Dropmember.

[Project SIKty-5]

Hey Clint, any chance of a kit for 60-72 six link coming out in the future? Awesome product line man, hear nothing but good things about KP kits

Dino, I'm envious of your 64-66, that thing looks *****in!

[Dinos63]

thanks sikty5,can't wait to drive my 78, should be at goodguys scottsdale with some of my other stuff, its a good show you should come out

[babyblueoval]

Dino,
I saw your truck this week while I was visiting Phoenix.
I like even better in person.
The bolt on 6-link is very .

[RunninLo]

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

Hey Clint, any chance of a kit for 60-72 six link coming out in the future? Awesome product line man, hear nothing but good things about KP kits

That's What I'm saying! KP could start printing money once this thing hits the streets!
I have it on good authority that the KP guys have too much cash already and spend most of their days by the pool chasing babes instead of doing R+D. At least that's what the gal that answers the phone says everytime I call for Clint. I guess the only reason they EVEN went to SEMA is cause they heard Tangerine had a new girl dancin for singles!

Anyway I call dib's on the first production piece and you KNOW dibs is legally binding in at least four US states.

Josh
^
all the ladies LOVE my DropMember

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Originally Posted by RunninLo

I have it on good authority that the KP guys spend most of their days by the pool chasing babes. At least that's what the gal that answers the phone says everytime I call for Clint. I guess the only reason they EVEN went to SEMA is cause they heard Tangerine had a new girl dancin for singles!

Actually the chicks at Tangerine weren't that HOT, so I bounced. Ended up over at Club ICE where the chicks were super HOT and they kept putting money in my shirt and buying me drinks. Those are the same chick that were with me at the pool as well. That's the nice part about being a good looking sales and marketing guy.

Josh you should come down and join me on one of the adventures next time. Plan on staying up all night and sleeping til noon though. It's a tough night life as a air ride celeb. these days ... hahahahahaha

Later

[Dinos63]

the 3 red tops i use because the oasis is 60 amps when it runs, and i run it alot, plus the system (radio) in the truck pull alot, the 3 red tops keeps me with plenty power and is not hard to recharge off the alternator,

[RunninLo]

Originally Posted by Kontrol Phreaks

Actually the chicks at Tangerine weren't that HOT, so I bounced. Ended up over at Club ICE where the chicks were super HOT and they kept putting money in my shirt and buying me drinks. Those are the same chick that were with me at the pool as well. That's the nice part about being a good looking sales and marketing guy.

Josh you should come down and join me on one of the adventures next time. Plan on staying up all night and sleeping til noon though. It's a tough night life as a air ride celeb. these days ... hahahahahaha

Later

Clint that post was FOUR months ago you gotta be partyin' hard if you just now saw it. I used to hit SEMA and CES every year and dang near killed myself from lack of sleep. Now if I tried that lifestyle it'd probably be the wife that got to me.
Josh.

[Dinos63]

went to the art of noize car show sunday ,there was a ton of cars and trucks

[Slammed '87]

"I can measure that truck this weekend and get you the measurements you need. We also have another truck just like it here at the shop that's laying body and can take images of the measurements".




that would be awesome, Thanks Clint!