For what is worth, I went with No Limit Engineering's Wide Ride IFS for
my 57, the complete kit, hub to hub was $2400.00. I choose this set up
because it was specifically designed for the truck, and the company is
located near me, so I had a lot of good tech support. It was all done
on the phone though, and they are very willing to help. I can't tell
you how it rides, my truck isn't any where near complete yet. If you do
not have there catalog, I can scan and send you the pages out of the
latest version. If you are interested, you can see my installation at:
http://home.pacbell.net/davecush/ifs.htm as you can see, it is not for
the faint of heart when it comes to welding. It took me and a friend of
mine (professional welder) about 17 hours to fully install. Also, I
attached the installation instructions so you can see what is involved.
The TCI and Hiedts should be about the same.
As for the rear end, I went with a custom leaf spring and Ford 9 inch.
Dave Cushing
1957 3100.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Carl & Becky Ham
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 12:36 PM
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
trucks out there?
About a month ago I posted a message asking for advice or past good/bad
experiences with independant 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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