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1979 Chevy Silverado - Father Knows Best - Tech

1979 Chevy Silverado
Finally, this hot hauler gets... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
Finally, this hot hauler gets a G-Max rear sway bar. According to the instructions, drill two holes in the framerail on each side.
1979 Chevy Silverado
The new holes secure your... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
The new holes secure your saddle (or C-clamp), bushings, and sway bar to the chassis.
1979 Chevy Silverado
Then your end links and bushings... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
Then your end links and bushings bolt together. The lower bushings (not visible) are seated to a small bracket that bolts to the spring mounting pad.
1979 Chevy Silverado
The completed system sure... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
The completed system sure looks better than before. The folks at Magnaflow cured this truck's formerly illegal California smog status. By installing the complete PST front and rear suspension and brake upgrade components, this truck will handle better, ride better, and stop better.
1979 Chevy Silverado
Now everybody knows you can't... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
Now everybody knows you can't send a cool kid out in traffic without a cool set of wheels and tires. In this case, Cragar Forged Alloys (18x8) complemented the look of this truck perfectly. A nearby wheel and tire center mounted and balanced this new set of Nitto NT404 Extreme Force radials. We settled on 255/55R18s, front and rear.
1979 Chevy Silverado
You have to admit, this high... 
   
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1979 Chevy Silverado
You have to admit, this high school hot rod looks great. Once we install an interior kit, some weatherstripping, and a few cosmetics, this puppy will be better than new.
Nitto Tires
www.nittotire.com
Performance Suspension Technology
P.O Box 396
Montville
NJ  07045
(800) 247-228

www.p-s-t.com

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