difference in suspension lifts 66-75 vs 76-77

[brianstrange]

Other than the track bar bracket, is there another difference between the two? I have a 66 frame with 77 axles and 77 track bar frame bracket.

Thanks

 

[u10072]

Just the rear 66 mounts face forward-- which is actually nice-- by moving that rear mount up you get more wheel travel and by moving to an eye-eye shock your choices are vast compared to the stud-eye shock.

All the front hoops are going to do the same thing. I of course recommend my products but in the end they all do the same thing. WH springs are what I suggest --a 3 1/2" with a 1" integrated bodylift bushing kit.

Hope that helps,
Matt

 

[brianstrange]

Just the rear 66 mounts face forward-- which is actually nice-- by moving that rear mount up you get more wheel travel and by moving to an eye-eye shock your choices are vast compared to the stud-eye shock.

All the front hoops are going to do the same thing. I of course recommend my products but in the end they all do the same thing. WH springs are what I suggest --a 3 1/2" with a 1" integrated bodylift bushing kit.

Hope that helps,
Matt

Thanks, but I'm still confused. JBG shows a kit for 66 to 75, and another for 76-77. I understand that the front shocks was a 66 only item.

Also, the front shock gives more travel, so why was it moved to the rear? Does it offer a better ride, or have better absorbtion?

 

[broncnaz]

Its trac bar bushings, pitman arm, and the trac bar drop brakcet that are different on 76/77's

 

[brianstrange]

Its trac bar bushings, pitman arm, and the trac bar drop brakcet that are different on 76/77's

Thank you. I wanted to be sure with my mix of 66 frame and 77 Axles & steering.

 

[blubuckaroo]

The 76/77 steering knuckles are longer making the tie rod set-up different. I think the knuckles are reamed for a different size tie rod end too.

 

[Dude seriously]

The 76/77 steering knuckles are longer making the tie rod set-up different. I think the knuckles are reamed for a different size tie rod end too.

The 76/77 knuckles also limit backspacing options on your wheel choices.