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Old 10-02-2022, 10:07 PM   #258
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Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread

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Originally Posted by birdistheword View Post
Pretty cool build. Here's my 71 C30 Longhorn. I used the front suspension and wedge brakes from a 1978 cab and chassis along with the narrow 14 bolt. The front all bolted right on and used new 71 tie rods. The rear axle bolted right in and just needs the shock mounts fixed. For the bed I just cut the floor to be even with the leaf springs and bolted in repop 4" wider wheel tubs.

Thanks Erik.

Yours Looks good! Mine isn't going to be that pretty.....

What year was your 14 bolt, is it '78 too?

I need to weld shock brackets on mine too. I looked at the aftermarket tubs but I have extra stock ones and I am trying to use up my extra parts instead of buying anything.

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