Morrison 1st Gen Rear Suspension

[CraigMorrison]

OK- so we are just about done with the tri 4-bar and I can't keep the secret any more - Fully welded rear subframe to replace the stock unibody rails that fits under the stock floor and you can keep your stock fuel tank!

http://images36.fotki.com/v1179/photos/4/453080/1755002/IMG_2677-vi.jpg

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[BBC69Camaro]

Wow looks nice. :unibrow:

How much welding and fabrication are needed?
Can you mini-tub your new suspension w/o cutting frame rails??

[CraigMorrison]

No, this is a replacement for the sheetmetal unibody rails.

[Blake Foster]

looks good Craig.
how long till you test it?
production date? any ideas?

[XcYZ]

Great looking piece, Craig. I like how you mounted the sway bar.

Is there much room for mufflers/tailpipes?

[Jr]

Craig,
Will the airride shockwaves fit? Does that car have a mini-tub? looks like it does...

[blissbsm]

Frank ...what do you think?

[youthpastor]

Craig..that thing looks friggn' AWESOME!!! that will really strenghten stuff up back there, nice work...when do they hit production-Chris:D

[ProdigyCustoms]

Frank ...what do you think?

Well, I think............Actually I know, that if Art and crew design it that it will be awesome. Adding soild rails to the back of the car no doubt has distint advantages. Also, it looks like they are taking a no compromise link location only possible by adding the crossmember.

I am eagerly awaiting the labor study. The labor of the installation for most buyers hiring the installation out will be added to the kit cost. And total kit cost is important to many buyers, but not to others. Also, there are many talented home builders on these forums that not only are capable of installing this set up, but they would enjoy the process, and it cost them nothing but materials.

If I am not mistaken (gosh I hoping I am not speaking out of church) this car will be set up for 4 and 3 link arrangments for TRUE back to back testing. I think I will fly out for this one!

So what do I think..... I think if this suspension is as good as other Morrison deisigns, I see a lot of conversations like this:

Customer: So Frank, What rear suspension do you suggest?

Frank: Well, if you don't mind the fabrication and want a no compromise suspension..............

[nvr2fst]

Craig
Will the rear subframe be able to be purchased seperately. Also very curious as to how the exhaust fitments will be. Got pictures? I spoke with kevin on friday and he mentioned something new is in process for the rears Im assuming this is what hes talking about.
dave

[dhutton]

Any plans for some subframe connectors to tie into that crossmember? I wish this had been around when I purchased my AME subframe.

Don

[Todds69]

That looks like a real nice set up, I'm sure they will sell like hotcakes.

[Steve1968LS2]

No, this is a replacement for the sheetmetal unibody rails.


So when should I bring the new project car up there?? lol

Looks very nice Craig.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

Craig looks awesome! I can't tell in the pics but is the car mini-tubbed? It appears you are using the stock upper shock mounts?

[GHOSTDANCER]

Looks killer :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :woot:

[98ssnova]

Do you think that this will fit in a 3rd gen nova.

[awr68]

Looks nice Craig! Will that car be at the GG's Show in July?

[CraigMorrison]

We are definitely shooting to have Matt's car at the Puyallup GG show. Subframe connectors will definitely be available too.

[Silver69Camaro]

Craig looks awesome! I can't tell in the pics but is the car mini-tubbed? It appears you are using the stock upper shock mounts?

The car is indeed minitubbed with DSE's tubs. Awesome pieces.

The stock shock mounts are not used. The clip has its own mounting points.

[J2SpeedandCustom]

The car is indeed minitubbed with DSE's tubs. Awesome pieces.

The stock shock mounts are not used. The clip has its own mounting points.

Thanks Matt! I didn't look close enough at the frame rails to see the upper shock mounts...Doh.

When is this going to available?

[CraigMorrison]

Thanks to your input, we have made a slight re-design on the front crossmember to make exhaust fitment a bit easier. Note the Pypes stainless crossover in the background of one of the shots. As you can see, there is room for a muffler, and the exhaust can be routed up and over the housing. Before you ask, this was done with 2.5" inch exhaust, and from the looks of things 3" should work, but things will obviously be a bit tighter.

http://images36.fotki.com/v1184/photos/4/453080/1755002/IMG_2762-vi.jpg

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[68MaroSam]

This looks awesome. I just wished it was out like 8 mos ago before I started my rear suspension.

[Blake Foster]

how big a rear tire will fit?

[Silver69Camaro]

how big a rear tire will fit?

I apologize for letting this thread hang. I'll try to keep up with it better in the future.

Anyway, a 335 will fit with no frame notching required by the end user.

[HotRod68Camaro]

Looks like a great product as usual. I am interested to see the price on this.

[Silver69Camaro]

Looks like a great product as usual. I am interested to see the price on this.


It will be very competitve, that's all I can say right now.

Early this week we managed to hang the 3-link clip in the car. It looks awesome. Cutting was very minimal.

[holschen]

It will be very competitve, that's all I can say right now.

Early this week we managed to hang the 3-link clip in the car. It looks awesome. Cutting was very minimal.

i´m very interested to see a pic of the 3-link
and a estimated price on both the 3-link and the tri 4-bar
looks very good btw:lateral: :patriot:

[slownova]

when these going on sale?

[whytry]

when these going on sale?

I 2nd that!!

[CraigMorrison]

Soon- The jig for the tri 4-bar clip is being finished up and we are working on pricing next week. I don't want to give any ballpark figures yet, but for what it is, it will be fairly priced.

[crazycarl]

Good lookin' setup. I like the new, more clearance, crossmember. :thumbsup:

[CraigMorrison]

Good lookin' setup. I like the new, more clearance, crossmember. :thumbsup:


Well, you can thank the boardmembers for that one. We posted the first draft sub pics and received a lot of comments about muffler placement, so changes were made.

[Silver69Camaro]

i´m very interested to see a pic of the 3-link


Coming soon!

[slownova]

any updates? built time? avalibitly?

[CraigMorrison]

any updates? built time? avalibitly?

Matt's 3-link clip is installed, subframe connectors designed and installed, pricing will be finished in a couple of days, jig is done......

Oh yes, the rear seat still fits in the car with trimming comparable to the DSE kit :thumbsup:

[Steve1968LS2]

Matt's 3-link clip is installed, subframe connectors designed and installed, pricing will be finished in a couple of days, jig is done......

Oh yes, the rear seat still fits in the car with trimming comparable to the DSE kit :thumbsup:

Don't forget to let us know so we can run a "new products" deal on it.. :)

Does it have a PHR of Watts?

[CraigMorrison]

Don't forget to let us know so we can run a "new products" deal on it.. :)

Does it have a PHR of Watts?


The 3-link is using a Watts.

[CraigMorrison]

Here are the pics~ http://www.artmorrison.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=Camaro-FrontClip&id=000_0311

It starts off with the back seat pics and the fact you can keep your rear seat with our 3-link. You can also keep your stock fuel tank. This particular clip has both the 3-link and tri 4-bar brackets on it as we are going to do some comparison testing later this year.

[GrnDragon]

That looks great! I must say I really envy the job you guys get to wake up to every morning.
So do you think the Max G 3-link chassis could be available with the narrower Torque Bar Mount (This setup just looks like it provides more clearance than the Max G setup)

[JUSTANOVA]

based on the title of the pics on the website I would gess that this will fit 3rd gen novas?

and is there enough room to run shockwaves around the watts link?

that thing looks awesome and I suppose I will have to end up with that under my car when I get that far. you guys do killer work:hail: