Front and Rear - KP Components - Air Suspension - Bolt On

17. The front VariShock double-adjustable shock was inserted and secured at the mounting bracket and lower control arm tab.
17. The front VariShock double-adjustable shock was inserted and secured at the mounting b
18. This completed the front suspension.
19. An elevated overall view of the KP front suspension.

20. Moving to the rear suspension, Martin first removed a section of each of the framerails to allow for more axle travel. A die grinder with a cut-off wheel was used to cut the frame sections.
20. Moving to the rear suspension, Martin first removed a section of each of the framerail
21. The KP bolt-on frame step notched allowed the airbagged rear extended suspension travel through the removed framerail section plane during compression. KP's three piece boxed step notch literally bolts on the framerails, bridging the two cut framefrails together.
21. The KP bolt-on frame step notched allowed the airbagged rear extended suspension trave
22. Using an electric drill motor, Martin drilled eight 7/16-inch diameter holes in the framerail side. Then he drilled four 7/16-inch holes on the top of the framerail, and two on the bottom.
22. Using an electric drill motor, Martin drilled eight 7/16-inch diameter holes in the fr

23. The bolt-on frame step notch was then aligned with the previously drilled holes and secured with 5/8-inch, and 7/16-inch nuts and bolts.
23. The bolt-on frame step notch was then aligned with the previously drilled holes and se
24. KP’s unique cantilevered/four-link rear suspension system with Slam Specialties airbags allow the rear suspension a smooth travel motion all the way through its 12 inches of travel. The KP Watts link will maintain the rear end housing lateral location, allowing vertical rear suspension travel but eliminating any lateral movement. (The KP Watts link will be installed later).
24. KP’s unique cantilevered/four-link rear suspension system with Slam Specialties airbag
25. After pressing in the polyurethane bushings into the lower cantilever trestle bar, the cantilever trestle bar was then assembled to the frame mounting bracket.
25. After pressing in the polyurethane bushings into the lower cantilever trestle bar, the

26. An electric drill motor and 1/2-inch drill bit were used to drill locating holes in the framerail for the frame, mounting bracket.
26. An electric drill motor and 1/2-inch drill bit were used to drill locating holes in th
27. The cantilever trestle bar frame mounting bracket was secured to the framerail using 1/2-inch nuts and bolts.
27. The cantilever trestle bar frame mounting bracket was secured to the framerail using 1
28. The KP bolt-on cantilever bar system was installed. Now we moved to the KP bolt-on four-link system.
28. The KP bolt-on cantilever bar system was installed. Now we moved to the KP bolt-on fou

29. The KP bolt-on link bars were assembled to the frame mounting bracket using 1/2-inch nuts and bolts.
29. The KP bolt-on link bars were assembled to the frame mounting bracket using 1/2-inch n
30. After aligning the bolt-on four-bar links’ frame mounting bracket, box wrenches were used to tighten the 1/2-inch nuts and bolts, securing the frame-mounting bracket to the framerail.
30. After aligning the bolt-on four-bar links’ frame mounting bracket, box wrenches were u
31. The upper and lower KP four-bar links were aligned and secured to the front frame mounting plate.
31. The upper and lower KP four-bar links were aligned and secured to the front frame moun

32. Dual-adjustable VariShocks damped the rear KP bolt-on cantilever/four-bar link rear suspension.
32. Dual-adjustable VariShocks damped the rear KP bolt-on cantilever/four-bar link rear su
33. Martin inserted the Slam Specialties convoluted 7-inch diameter, 200-psi airbag between the cantilever bar and frame bracket.
33. Martin inserted the Slam Specialties convoluted 7-inch diameter, 200-psi airbag betwee
34. This photo shows us the profile of the KP bolt-on cantilever system with VariShock and Slam Specialties airbag assembled and located to the framerail.
34. This photo shows us the profile of the KP bolt-on cantilever system with VariShock and

Your Questions Answered
Degree of Difficulty:	Intermediate
Time Spent Working:	16 hours
Tools Needed: Electric drill motor with assorted drill bits; 1/2-inch, 9/16-inch, 5/8-inch, and 7/16-inch. Assorted wrenches, sockets, ratchet, and die grinder with cut off wheel.
Parts Used:
KP front DropMember FCB-C41	$1,199.00
KP Layarm bag lower control arms kit LCA-C4BDM / KP Layarm upper control arms UCA-C51	$1,087.00
KP 3-inch drop spindles DOS-C52-3	$269.00 pr.
VariShock front shock absorber (double adjustable)	$460.00 pr.
VariShock rear shock absorber (double adjustable)	$496.00 pr.
KP bolt-on frame step notch SNBO-C51	$339.00
KP CBO-C51 / KP bolt-on four-link 4LBO –C51	$1,269.00
Slam Specialties Air Bags (7-inch double-convoluted 200 psi) set of four	$300.00
Total:	$5,419.00
(Prices from KP Components, VariShock, Slam Specialties, do not include tax, shipping, or installation)

1974 Chevy C10 Kp Components Bolt On Suspension Rear Suspension Complete

35. Here is the complete KP bolt-on cantilever and bolt-on four-bar link rear suspension system.

35. Here is the complete KP bolt-on cantilever and bolt-on four-bar link rear suspension s

From the Driver Seat
At this point in the build, we were unable to drive the C10 to evaluate the suspension performance. After completion of the build, we will be driving and evaluating the C10’s handling. If the front and rear suspension perform as good as they look, it will be a kick in the butt to drive.

SOURCE
Eightball Rods And Choppers 1055 Ortega Way #D Placentia CA 92807 714-630-8188 www.eightballrodsandchoppers.com	KP Components www.kpcomponents.com