Alright guys,
Here is the platform....'85 military CUCV 1-1/4 ton 6.2L diesel, auto, with the D60-14 bolt combo with 4:56 gears, Detroit locker in rear, NP205 t-case.
I'm wanting to turn it into a rockcrawler to take the place of my soon to be gone '97 Ranger rockcrawler.
I'm not that familiar with the Chevy platform, so I am looking to you for advice in the suspension category.
What I am planning on doing is removing the bed and front clip (to save to put back to stock if I ever sell it). Tube the rear, and a cage and get an old front clip to narrow, similar to Sandman's, to be able to run 38-40" Swampers and for better visibility (plus the added benefit of lightening the whole truck).
What I need from you is some flexing suspension ideas that can be done as cheap as possible. I know of the Ford shock tower mod for longer shocks up front, but would like to know what other ideas you have.
I was planning on just adding a 4" or 6" Tough Country or BDS lift because I've heard they flex the best. Plus I already have the rear shackle flip, which I will use with maybe a 2" block, if necessary.
Do I need to do the crossover steering with the lift? I know it's a good idea, but for money reasons, that will have to wait.
Any one have pics of the crossover setup on a Chevy with the D60?
Thanks,
Dean
Here is the platform....'85 military CUCV 1-1/4 ton 6.2L diesel, auto, with the D60-14 bolt combo with 4:56 gears, Detroit locker in rear, NP205 t-case.
I'm wanting to turn it into a rockcrawler to take the place of my soon to be gone '97 Ranger rockcrawler.
I'm not that familiar with the Chevy platform, so I am looking to you for advice in the suspension category.
What I am planning on doing is removing the bed and front clip (to save to put back to stock if I ever sell it). Tube the rear, and a cage and get an old front clip to narrow, similar to Sandman's, to be able to run 38-40" Swampers and for better visibility (plus the added benefit of lightening the whole truck).
What I need from you is some flexing suspension ideas that can be done as cheap as possible. I know of the Ford shock tower mod for longer shocks up front, but would like to know what other ideas you have.
I was planning on just adding a 4" or 6" Tough Country or BDS lift because I've heard they flex the best. Plus I already have the rear shackle flip, which I will use with maybe a 2" block, if necessary.
Do I need to do the crossover steering with the lift? I know it's a good idea, but for money reasons, that will have to wait.
Any one have pics of the crossover setup on a Chevy with the D60?
Thanks,
Dean