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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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I did my own setup. If you're handy, you could probably save a few pennies using steel bars etc. Not sure what the after market kits go for?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chad77


I did my own setup. If you're handy, you could probably save a few pennies using steel bars etc. Not sure what the after market kits go for?
do you have detailed pics of what you made and how you made it by yourself?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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do you have detailed pics of what you made and how you made it by yourself?
If you check out my thread, 56' racecar themed F100, I have lots of pictures.

I used tubes that I bought because I got a really good deal. Easy and much cheaper to use steel and weld in slugs I think. Or even welding nuts to the ends of the tubes would be even cheaper.

I just started welding up everything behind the cab and I hit the welding gun on the ground to get the slag off it and broke it. Fixed it back up and ready to go again.


Here is the frame mount for the parallel 4 link. Just 2x2 tubing. Believe I used 1/8 wall.



Don't hit your welding gun on the ground to clear slag build up..



I had my work make these. Rear end bracket for parallel 4 link. I think you can get them online if you google it or worst case my work..
 
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I did my own setup. If you're handy, you could probably save a few pennies using steel bars etc. Not sure what the after market kits go for?


chad, where does your Gas Tank Comes out?


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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by chad77


I did my own setup. If you're handy, you could probably save a few pennies using steel bars etc. Not sure what the after market kits go for?


chad, where does your Gas Tank comes out?


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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 07:47 AM
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chad, where does your Gas Tank comes out?


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The fill tube you mean? It will be in the driver's side fender.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 09:00 AM
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The fill tube you mean? It will be in the driver's side fender.
Sorry, i mean whats the donor car?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2016 | 12:27 PM
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Sorry, i mean whats the donor car?
78 Bronco full size tank
 
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Originally Posted by chad77
78 Bronco full size tank
Thank you,

is there a chance you can give me the dimensions? The total over all and the dimensions of only the balloon?
 
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Old Nov 20, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Thank you,

is there a chance you can give me the dimensions? The total over all and the dimensions of only the balloon?
Balloon 29x20. ish

I made a cover for the bottom that is 32½x22
 
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Originally Posted by chad77
Balloon 29x20. ish

I made a cover for the bottom that is 32½x22
good to know, i think i will take that gas tank for my cabover project too, probably the 25 gallon.

thank you much
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...ok, thanks again for all your guys recommendations. So for my '56 Truck I decided to go with the No Limit Fat Bar 4 link. I got a Ford 9 inch, the guy i bought it from said it came out of a Lincoln Versailes.


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Old Nov 22, 2016 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Vito
Are there any 4 links that are 100% bolt in? No welding necessary.
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Don, go back to post #3 in this thread, he said it was bolt on. The only welding is the axle brackets.
 
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I bought the same kit. Mine came with ridetech coilovers. I love it.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu309/jrockdiddy/Mobile%20Uploads/E4B52D1E-0F08-43AA-AC30-C9E64AA41C80_zpswec5xzkt.jpg
 
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