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Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF

To: Steve Hanberg <steve@OldSub.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
From: cwr <cramey@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 18:10:39 -0600
I have a 283 with a Saginaw 4-speed and 3.08 rear gears. I use the truck 
as a daily driver with some hot rodding with a little bit of towing and 
occasional hauling. I have a 10 bolt in my '85 with a 350 automatic and 
have pulled heavy boats several hundred miles and done some overweight 
hauling. My '70 Nova had a 10-bolt and I tortured that car (I was 16) 
with never a problem. I think we under-estimate the strength of the 
10-bolt.... Until we break one.DOH!!!

Steve Hanberg wrote:

>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?
>
>
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>>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:
>>
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>http://www5.mailordercentral.com/rbsonline/prodinfo.asp?number=1R-782*&varia
>tion=&aitem=3&mitem=3
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>
>>Carl & Becky Ham wrote:
>>
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>>
>>>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
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>>>
>swaps
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>>>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
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>the
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>>>IFS, Heidts or Total Cost Involved (TCI) mustang II's with tubular upper
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>and
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>>>lower arms were suggested and I've found the TCI unit is about $800
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>cheaper
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>>>than Heidts.  I would appreciate any further comments or advice as I will
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>be
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>>>buying an IFS in the March timeframe.
>>>
>>>For the rear end, it has been suggested I either use an S10 or Ford 9
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>inch.
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>>>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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