83 200x swinger

[big red hemi]

is it possible(feasible) to extend the first gen oval tubing swing arm?
will an 84-85 interchange?
were there any vintage after market made back in the day, made for the 83?

thanks gents

[dcreel]

Yes, the 84-85 can be used in place of the 83 swinger. You will need the linkage too. There were aftermarket swingers back in the day. The one that seems to show up the most is the Westcoast +2 swinger..

[ironchop]

yes....possible
yes....bolt right up
yes....good luck...not cheap

[ironchop]

it`s like TWO Dougs racing to answer the same question...you beat me to it, Doug


Doug

[dcreel]

The 84-85 swinger would be easier to lengthen and would be stronger. The 83 swinger is an eyesore.

Great minds think alike.. :lol:

[big red hemi]

Yes, the 84-85 can be used in place of the 83 swinger. You will need the linkage too. There were aftermarket swingers back in the day. The one that seems to show up the most is the Westcoast +2 swinger..

by linkage you mean the dog bone that connects the lower shock mount to the swinger?


thanks for the info dcreel and ironchop

[mtsnieg]

by linkage you mean the dog bone that connects the lower shock mount to the swinger?


thanks for the info dcreel and ironchop

Yes, you need the 'dogbone' to connect the shock to the swingarm.

[Jerm1179]

i have an extra one with a skidplate......pm me interested!

[big red hemi]

is the rear suspension of the 85 with lower shock link better than the 83x. or should i say dose the lower link provide a stiffer leverage point on the swing arm


thanks