IFS in my 55 project-start
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Took the front end off last weekend and this weekend I will be getting the front suspension out of the way. I have ordered a Scotts IFS; should be here next week. This is my first time doing this, so if you have experience and tips, they are welcome.
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Is the rear suspension at your desired ride height?
Cover the windshield up where the sparks don't ruin it. Brace the frame with a bar welded across it. Have fun grinding, cutting or drilling all those rivits that want to stay. At some point when you are getting PO's get the torch or sawzall out and cut the crossmember into little pieces. Save the front shocks, If you lower the rear they are shorter and are a cheap solution. If your going lower the truck make sure you have the wheels centered in the wheel well. I see this as biggest problem on most of the 55-57 I've seen. You can tack the new IFS crossmember in, mock it up, set the fenders on to check it. If its wrong its easy to adjust and tack it again. Have fun. |
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All rivets are not created equal. I just took out the crossmember behind the cab and the bottom four ground down easy but they wouldn't come out until I cut CM in two and that 10 lb sledge knocked both sides out easy.
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looks like a sweet truck you have there!! keep posting!!
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The crossmember will have to go or be chopped up big time to fit the rack.
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There is so much useful information! When I get back from Afghanistan, I am planning on doing the same to my 52 c-10.
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I got my kit from Scott's Hot Rods this week. Looks very good. I have not gotten as far as I would have liked due to some other chores....I should have everything cut off next week.
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Nice looking truck! Good luck and keep the updates coming!
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Nice clear photos please keep posting them during the install.I'm about to do mine , so what do you think about that kit is it heavy duty well contructed?Did the engine mounts come with the kit?
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Nice ride! You will like the IFS. I have installed a few IFS kits over several different projects.
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Johnny are you running the stock rear and suspension or did you change it? If its stock will it have alot of rake after you install the new front end?
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I'm in on this build up .... nice truck. Nice project.
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subscribed!
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Should the rear be set the planned ride height before you install the front crossmember? I just think it will change the A-Arm angles/anti-dive angle if you install the front without taking into consideration the overall down slope of the frame.
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I like the looks of the Scotts IFS, and I noticed if you cut out the crossmember you will have to weld in engine brackets. Are you installing a V8 or inline 6. Will that set up work for a 6 cyl? Nice looking truck keep up the good work.
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