What truss should I use for Dana 60 rear with Savvy mid-arm?

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Need some assistance with install of a Savvy midarm kit with a rear Currie Dana60 axle. Basically, the kit didn't come with any mounting solution for that rear other than an alignment guide and the small brackets to bolt the arms to. From what I have researched, I can either fab a custom truss or adapt a pre-made truss. I should add that I can cut and construct but a welder I am not.

Options for pre-made I have found:
GenRight makes a bridge that is expensive, turns the joint 90 degrees, and seems tall but its weld in and done however it will dictate the arm mount location (geometry) GenRight Bridge
Currie makes a bridge that's less expensive welds/bolts on however it then will still require a fair amount of fab to mount the upper arm brackets (can adjust the geometry before welding it up). Currie Bridge

Of course with any of these solutions I'm concerned about the front to back location of those control arm brackets. I know the geometry is critical and a crappy install of a nice kit will result in a crappy suspension.

Any input or experience is appreciated, especially from @mrblaine ...
 
JL_in_ca said:
Need some assistance with install of a Savvy midarm kit with a rear Currie Dana60 axle. Basically, the kit didn't come with any mounting solution for that rear other than an alignment guide and the small brackets to bolt the arms to. From what I have researched, I can either fab a custom truss or adapt a pre-made truss. I should add that I can cut and construct but a welder I am not.

Options for pre-made I have found:
GenRight makes a bridge that is expensive, turns the joint 90 degrees, and seems tall but its weld in and done however it will dictate the arm mount location (geometry) GenRight Bridge
Currie makes a bridge that's less expensive welds/bolts on however it then will still require a fair amount of fab to mount the upper arm brackets (can adjust the geometry before welding it up). Currie Bridge

Of course with any of these solutions I'm concerned about the front to back location of those control arm brackets. I know the geometry is critical and a crappy install of a nice kit will result in a crappy suspension.

Any input or experience is appreciated, especially from @mrblaine ...
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Get the Currie Bridge and make it work.

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toximus said:
Don't worry, by the time you're done with it you'll feel like ordering parts is a chore.
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Its a rabbit hole for sure!

Its just starting for me - this is actually an TKD hybrid scrambler build with Currie crate axles. I've had cut and grind here and there already on the parts that should have been more straight forward, which I anticipated. Once I get this mocked up, I want to have Blaine review it (hopefuly in person) before burning it in. Then on to the engine mounts and flipping the front drive shaft offset to the drivers side, etc. I've had the scramber since '95. My 16yo son and I are doing it together and then its going to be his to drive. Trying to make in handle well off AND on road.
 
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