02-08-2012, 05:50 PM
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"Where were you in '62?"
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky
Posts: 5,013
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Re: X-Frame - good or bad?
Frame Schematic:
http://dycj3g.bay.livefilestore.com/...Schematic3.jpg
http://dycj3g.bay.livefilestore.com/...Schematic2.jpg
The half-ton and 3/4-ton cab models utilized a, drop-center, X-type frame assembly between 1960-1962. This construction was necessary to beef up the frame because of the new four-wheel independent suspension system, especially for the front torsion bars. The new frame construction coupled with the new cab styling, which was 3.88-inches lower than the previous cab, reduced overall vehicle height by up to seven inches. Wheelbase length for the half-ton was increased by one inch to 115 inches and on the the 3/4-ton by 3 3/4-inches to 127 inches, but the one-ton was decreased by 2 inches to 133 inches.
I have never was a fan the torsion bar front suspension, but I am a big fan of Mustang II IFS. Most guys do this on thier Hot Rods, Street Rods, Cars and Trucks.
The most common 3 are -Mustang II IFS - Camaro - Nova Stub Frames.
In my application with the Mustang II IFS Clip I lost a lot of weight removing the torsion bar front suspension. Gained disk brakes and gained better ride quality and handling characteristics. If anyone chooses to go with this route you have to make sure the geometry is right. Now my truck had alot of bump steer in it that I had to take care of as you see in a couple of my videos. I also have 2" Drop Spindles on her too.. Now it looks like I will need to raise it 1/2" inch or an inch after I have been driving it a while. Already adjusted the rear coilovers to adjust for the weight of the bed.
My father and I cut out the X out mainly so we can put the cross member for the TH350. When we got rid of it we had to Box and Relieve the frame to make it strong.
https://public.bay.livefilestore.com...g/IMAG1436.jpg
Build Thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173
Pics of frame back in the day of the Frame.
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...ryanLail17.jpg
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...ryanLail14.jpg
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...ryanLail18.jpg
http://public.bay.livefilestore.com/...ryanLail19.jpg
LOOK HERE FELLAS:
Heavy Duty Mustang II Independent Front Suspension crossover kits
M26062CT 1960-62 Chevy Trucks $439.99
http://www.streetrodengineering.com/...gllifskits.htm
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