I plan to use a Monte Carlo read under my '54. I'm a little concerned that
its a pretty light duty axle, with smaller brakes. Since you suggest it for
Claude can I assume it has worked well for you?
What engine transmission are you running? How do you use the truck? Any
towing or heavy hauling?
TIA!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Claude" <cramey@earthlink.net>
To: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
trucks out there?
> I have a Chevy 10 bolt limited slip from a Monte Carlo in my '59. A Ford
> 9 inch is not necessary unless your running bunches of HP and I read
> where the heavy duty stuff uses more HP to turn it all.
>
> I still have the stock suspension up front, but I am considering using
> the front piece that accepts Monte Carlo A arms and steering components.
> This clip is jig built and made to fit all fenders, radiator, bumpers
> etc. You cut the front of your old frame off and slide the new one in
> place. It uses existing holes for alignment and then is welded in place.
> You then have a choice of which vehicles to use the steering, brakes and
> suspension components from. RB's sells these but I can't find a picture
> on the internet right now.
>
> Hey, just found it. Heres the poop:
> The clip accepts 1980-88 GM A or G body components. This lowers the
> truck 5" and gives you power steering, disk brakes, modern suspension,
> sway bar and full ride. And making your hub to hub distance 57.5". THe
> crossmember comes with the motor mounts installed for Chevy small or big
> block. All you need to provide are the GM components to bolt on to the
> clip.
>
> Here's a picture:
>
http://www5.mailordercentral.com/rbsonline/prodinfo.asp?number=1R-782*&varia
tion=&aitem=3&mitem=3
>
> Carl & Becky Ham wrote:
>
> >About a month ago I posted a message asking for advice or past good/bad
> >experiences with independent front suspension swaps and newer rear end
swaps
> >for a TF (55-59) Chevy truck. For the record, my truck is a fair weather
> >driver (summertime) and I don't plan on trying to win awards or drag race
> >the truck. It has a 283 V8 and 4 speed auto with original front and rear
> >suspensions. I simply want to finish upgrading the drive train to
> >newer/better riding and handling and more reliable components
> >
> >I only received one reply for the IFS and 2 for the rear end swaps. For
the
> >IFS, Heidts or Total Cost Involved (TCI) mustang II's with tubular upper
and
> >lower arms were suggested and I've found the TCI unit is about $800
cheaper
> >than Heidts. I would appreciate any further comments or advice as I will
be
> >buying an IFS in the March timeframe.
> >
> >For the rear end, it has been suggested I either use an S10 or Ford 9
inch.
> >I'm told the S10 may be a direct swap (width-wise), and the Ford 9 inch
> >would require some custom work. Any suggestions from other list members?
> >Appreciate any and all comments. Thanks,
> >
> >Carl Ham
> >'56 Chevy TF Stepside
> >Pontiac, IL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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