What IFS are you guys running - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sevt_chevelle · 11-27-2007, 04:56 PM

Wondering what are some the kits you are running on the 47-55 trucks? Hopefully in the near future Id like to start on the frame and totally undecided on which system to run.

Ive been looking at the TCI, heidts, CE bolt in kit and also the one that uses the dodge dakota IFS.
Lately it seems many guys are using a vette IFS, with choices from progressive and flat out. Looks to be a very nice system to run vs the MII.

Looking for any and all comments about the IFS and maybe why you buy the kit you did vs some of the others. Thanks for your time...Eric

jkaylor68gmc · 11-27-2007, 05:58 PM

I am running the FatMan IFS

solidaxel · 11-27-2007, 06:51 PM

Take a look at "Whats your 1950 front suspension"

entourageguy · 11-28-2007, 07:15 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267560

Brian ...

NEALS49 · 12-02-2007, 10:31 PM

There are truly to many choices so I mixed and matched parts from many vendors, but the short is MII simple easy and not really to hard if you have some fab skills to make changes to get the ride you want. I have done GM subframe swaps (pain in the butt) and also the the early GM pickup crossmembers they are easier than the GM subframes but none can be as easy as the MII however. Here is my latest project when I have time and cash flow... Has lots of pics...
http://www.flickr.com/gp/9224120@N05/H9Zv18

entourageguy · 12-03-2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEALS49

There are truly to many choices so I mixed and matched parts from many vendors, but the short is MII simple easy and not really to hard if you have some fab skills to make changes to get the ride you want. I have done GM subframe swaps (pain in the butt) and also the the early GM pickup crossmembers they are easier than the GM subframes but none can be as easy as the MII however. Here is my latest project when I have time and cash flow... Has lots of pics...
http://www.flickr.com/gp/9224120@N05/H9Zv18

Just went thru your build. I love the old canopy's. Looks like a very cool build. Good luck with it.
Brian ...

55dude · 12-03-2007, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEALS49

There are truly to many choices so I mixed and matched parts from many vendors, but the short is MII simple easy and not really to hard if you have some fab skills to make changes to get the ride you want. I have done GM subframe swaps (pain in the butt) and also the the early GM pickup crossmembers they are easier than the GM subframes but none can be as easy as the MII however. Here is my latest project when I have time and cash flow... Has lots of pics...
http://www.flickr.com/gp/9224120@N05/H9Zv18

gotta luv those expresses. i noticed your artillary wheels are 5 lug, new centers or aftermarket? all said and done rotor to rotor cost of the m2 setup. really cool with the upgrades and still looks stock.

NEALS49 · 12-04-2007, 09:10 PM

My artillerys are OG they are from a 36 Buick Sedan, the only thing left of the old girl, sent them off to CA and had them all straightend and trued as they all four where bent.
They are factory big GM 5 lug 16", redrilled my rotors and rear axle so they are now small and big GM 5 lug.
They seem to be pretty rare as I have been looking for a year now for one more for my spare with no luck.
Back to MII with 5/8" narrowed a arms and my offset of the artillerys I am only a 1/4" off of factory width, 1/8" per side not to bad (got lucky).

NEALS49 · 12-04-2007, 09:13 PM

To the above question, I believe I have around $1100 in mine finished hub to hub including bags and rack. Lots of shopping the internet.

11-27-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	What IFS are you guys running Wondering what are some the kits you are running on the 47-55 trucks? Hopefully in the near future Id like to start on the frame and totally undecided on which system to run. Ive been looking at the TCI, heidts, CE bolt in kit and also the one that uses the dodge dakota IFS. Lately it seems many guys are using a vette IFS, with choices from progressive and flat out. Looks to be a very nice system to run vs the MII. Looking for any and all comments about the IFS and maybe why you buy the kit you did vs some of the others. Thanks for your time...Eric __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

11-27-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: What IFS are you guys running I am running the FatMan IFS __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

11-27-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: What IFS are you guys running Take a look at "Whats your 1950 front suspension" __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-28-2007, 07:15 AM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: What IFS are you guys running http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267560 Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

12-02-2007, 10:31 PM	#5
NEALS49 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flat lands of Kansas Posts: 59	Re: What IFS are you guys running There are truly to many choices so I mixed and matched parts from many vendors, but the short is MII simple easy and not really to hard if you have some fab skills to make changes to get the ride you want. I have done GM subframe swaps (pain in the butt) and also the the early GM pickup crossmembers they are easier than the GM subframes but none can be as easy as the MII however. Here is my latest project when I have time and cash flow... Has lots of pics... http://www.flickr.com/gp/9224120@N05/H9Zv18 __________________ NEALS49 N2BNLOW 2LOW4U 6INAROW 1949 GMC 100 5 WINDOW-GMC 100 CANOPY EXPRESS-GMC 250 5 WINDOW 9' BED "RECYCLE BUILD A HotRod" "Support Your Local Automobile Clubs" See My Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/neals49/collections/ See you on: http://www.facebook.com/neals49mygarage Group Photo Pool 47-55 1st AD trucks: http://www.flickr.com/groups/advanceddesign

12-04-2007, 09:10 PM	#8
NEALS49 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flat lands of Kansas Posts: 59	Re: What IFS are you guys running My artillerys are OG they are from a 36 Buick Sedan, the only thing left of the old girl, sent them off to CA and had them all straightend and trued as they all four where bent. They are factory big GM 5 lug 16", redrilled my rotors and rear axle so they are now small and big GM 5 lug. They seem to be pretty rare as I have been looking for a year now for one more for my spare with no luck. Back to MII with 5/8" narrowed a arms and my offset of the artillerys I am only a 1/4" off of factory width, 1/8" per side not to bad (got lucky). __________________ NEALS49 N2BNLOW 2LOW4U 6INAROW 1949 GMC 100 5 WINDOW-GMC 100 CANOPY EXPRESS-GMC 250 5 WINDOW 9' BED "RECYCLE BUILD A HotRod" "Support Your Local Automobile Clubs" See My Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/neals49/collections/ See you on: http://www.facebook.com/neals49mygarage Group Photo Pool 47-55 1st AD trucks: http://www.flickr.com/groups/advanceddesign

12-04-2007, 09:13 PM	#9
NEALS49 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Flat lands of Kansas Posts: 59	Re: What IFS are you guys running To the above question, I believe I have around $1100 in mine finished hub to hub including bags and rack. Lots of shopping the internet. __________________ NEALS49 N2BNLOW 2LOW4U 6INAROW 1949 GMC 100 5 WINDOW-GMC 100 CANOPY EXPRESS-GMC 250 5 WINDOW 9' BED "RECYCLE BUILD A HotRod" "Support Your Local Automobile Clubs" See My Pics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/neals49/collections/ See you on: http://www.facebook.com/neals49mygarage Group Photo Pool 47-55 1st AD trucks: http://www.flickr.com/groups/advanceddesign



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