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02-02-2010, 06:58 AM
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Fat man fab ifs
Are the ifs kits from fat man fab any good it says bolts on can run coilovers,bags,shockwaves drop front end 6inches with ground clearence issues,polished a arms.Wassup with it?
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02-02-2010, 09:45 AM
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02-02-2010, 10:40 AM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
I was just wondering what's to it I never hear about them but for the older classics.
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02-02-2010, 10:46 AM
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They utilize smaller brakes than what 71-87 trucks came w/from the factory (which require different rotors & calipers). They require MII specific a-arms (stamped or tubular). The main benefit of these over OE components is they give you slightly more clearance @ the same 6" drop vs. OE c.member & arms.
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02-03-2010, 05:17 AM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
Fatman fab uses mustang 2 parts it will handle worse and probably ride like crap too.The reason the older car people love them is its a cheap easy way to remove a straight axle.They get a ifs front disc and rack and pinion cheap.It is a upgrade from a straight axle,But a newer truck like yours its kinda a dumb idea.You can get a dropmember and a everything needed for not much more it will ride better and not mess up your steering and suspension geometry.
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02-03-2010, 01:19 PM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
Most MII set-up's are engineered so the steering & geometry should be as good as a MII set-up goes (some even better).
I think they have their place. But, vs. an updated 71 & up GM truck suspension/brakes, I don't think they're worth it unless that extra ground clearance is worth the extra expense of having to get different control arms, spindles, calipers, & rotors. If you have the money, the PB Dropmember or similar is the better direction.
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02-03-2010, 02:05 PM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
Had a nice long conversation with Nathan yesterday.
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02-03-2010, 06:14 PM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
Your looking for a coilover setup correct? You don't want bags?
Are there any other options out there for someone that doesn't want bags?
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02-03-2010, 06:54 PM
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02-04-2010, 06:13 AM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
Think you can run coilovers on one of the dropmembers.
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06-28-2011, 03:28 AM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
i have bought a truck and he had already had purchased the kit so i have started to put it on my 72 c10 step side. i do have 16 inch disc brakes and seem to be going on just fine. engine mounts are tubular and are getting installed on 9 of july and will have pics for you.
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06-28-2011, 08:27 AM
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Any more picts? It's always good to see all the options.
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06-28-2011, 07:27 PM
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Re: Fat man fab ifs
here is a pic of our coil over front with the optional splined sway bar we are running a forum special at the moment which is a killer promotion. Let me know if you have any questions
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