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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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back in the garage

Hibernation is over, after 6 years of not working on the 49 I got into the garage. The air bags are in just need to clean it up and make some shock mounts. I think it looks good sitting low but I am sure not everyone agrees.

 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:40 AM
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Ride height, or parked height, is one of many things that people feel differently about. Personally, I like it, but it only matters what you like. This group is the most accepting anywhere, so you probably won't get too many nay-Sayers.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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Nice looking truck, pictures all always appreciated...would like to see more of your suspension setup.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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I don't have a pic of the suspesion but it is real simple, 73 camaro sub frame with air bags in the front. The rear has leafs removed, axle flip and bags on home made brackets off the bottom of the axle. The sub frame was done about 13 years ago before I knew better and I drove it like that until 6 years ago. Here is a picture of the sub frame
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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It may just be the way it looks in the pic. But to me that looks scary.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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yeah the picture is a bad angle, it is real strong and works great, done by an old school hotrodder. I drove it like that for years with no problems.
 
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