Norm,
Are you interested in keeping the 1 ton rating? I don't know about width
on a '57, but I looked into putting a IFS crossmember from a '70's one
ton into my AD. I didn't like the width increase, although with the late
model rims I belive the tires would be about in the same place.
On chevy IFS pickups up to downsizing the entire front suspension
unbolts from the frame and I belive it would bolt into ad AD with a few
spacers. I'm not sure about a TF. Measure the distance from outside to
outside on your frame rails then measure a late model at a junkyard.
Good luck,
John
'49 3800 panel
Norm Donnelly wrote:
>
> Hi Guys:
> I've been reading the list for a few months. Now I have questions.
> My truck is a 57 -1 ton panel .
> Well ,I am planning to replace the rear axle (more usable ratio) and
> looking at what to do with front suspension / brakes.
> Replacement rear axle looks like 64 1/2 inches drum/disc to drum/disc
> What if any has anyone done for front suspension??
> Planning on small block/auto daily driver
>
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