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Darty1987 · 03-18-2013, 09:54 PM

I have a 53 Chevy truck all original and am wanting ifs. I have access to a 84 monte Carlo and am thinking about getting the ifs off of it and would like feed back. Has anyone does this before? Any tips and tricks will be greatly appreciated.
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98layinframe · 03-19-2013, 01:53 PM

The 80's g body front clip is an excellent choice for these trucks. Alot of guys run s10 clips/frames but then have to run wide wheel spacers to set the track width correctly... the monte front clip is the exact same components, only difference is the frame crossmember is 2" wider so you wont need spacers or really small ones depending on wheel choice.
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xpickup · 03-19-2013, 03:59 PM

Darty1987, My panel truck set on a whole g body frame. As 98layinframe said they do work out great because they are wider than the s10 stuff. I have no spacers on mine.

Shannon

Darty1987 · 03-20-2013, 08:37 PM

Thanks I'm going to move forward with my plans.
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**G&R's57GMC** · 03-21-2013, 01:07 AM

The aftermarket has you covered with a bolt in IFS . No CUTTING just a drill new holes.

Katrina/10 · 03-21-2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by G&R's57GMC

The aftermarket has you covered with a bolt in IFS . No CUTTING just a drill new holes.

Which suspension system is that?

Kabwe · 03-21-2013, 11:43 AM

I totally agree with Shannon and 98layinframe.

Its a great choice if you are going the doner route because of the track width. It is 58" wide and gives you a better selection when it comes to wheels.

**mr48chev** · 03-21-2013, 12:26 PM

It would be the better choice if you are going to do a subframe job on the truck. The 70's Camaro and Firebird subframes are a bit too wide and the S-10 has too narrow of a track width and needs spacers.

I've had two subframed vehicles, my 48 and the 51 Mercury coupe I had for a lot of years and both drove great but you end up doing a bunch of extra work making the front end sheet metal fit and work on these trucks when you run the front steer subframes. The money you save over using a MII style front end like G&R's 57GMC showed will be earned with the time you spend fitting the sheet metal to get it right. And it still looks somewhat hacked up unless you do some serious planning and fitting. The crossmember he showed is a bolt on unit that requires no welding. A 1/2 inch electric drill and a tape measure and a hand full of tools are all it takes to put it on the truck. They are also good for use in the regions of the world that frown on welding on frames or suspension pieces as they are all bolt on. You don't have to have your welds inspected and passed. That isn't an issue for most guys in the states but there are places where it is a big issue.

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-22-2013, 12:55 AM

SpeedWay also has a bolt in cross member

**G&R's57GMC** · 03-22-2013, 01:08 AM

Chevs of the 40s has the other bolt in cross member .

03-18-2013, 09:54 PM	#1
Darty1987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richland, MS Posts: 7	53 ifs help I have a 53 Chevy truck all original and am wanting ifs. I have access to a 84 monte Carlo and am thinking about getting the ifs off of it and would like feed back. Has anyone does this before? Any tips and tricks will be greatly appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

03-19-2013, 01:53 PM	#2
98layinframe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 267	Re: 53 ifs help The 80's g body front clip is an excellent choice for these trucks. Alot of guys run s10 clips/frames but then have to run wide wheel spacers to set the track width correctly... the monte front clip is the exact same components, only difference is the frame crossmember is 2" wider so you wont need spacers or really small ones depending on wheel choice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 91 s10 - bagged bodydropped 4", 350/700R4, narrowed reared, cantilever rear air bag setup 1951 chevy 3100 - in build/acquiring parts process. Have full C4 Corvette suspension front and rear, tpi 350, 700r4, 18" torque thrust II wheels

03-19-2013, 03:59 PM	#3
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 53 ifs help Darty1987, My panel truck set on a whole g body frame. As 98layinframe said they do work out great because they are wider than the s10 stuff. I have no spacers on mine. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

03-20-2013, 08:37 PM	#4
Darty1987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richland, MS Posts: 7	Re: 53 ifs help Thanks I'm going to move forward with my plans. Posted via Mobile Device

03-21-2013, 01:07 AM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 53 ifs help The aftermarket has you covered with a bolt in IFS . No CUTTING just a drill new holes. Attached Images

03-21-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 53 ifs help I totally agree with Shannon and 98layinframe. Its a great choice if you are going the doner route because of the track width. It is 58" wide and gives you a better selection when it comes to wheels.

03-21-2013, 12:26 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,545	Re: 53 ifs help It would be the better choice if you are going to do a subframe job on the truck. The 70's Camaro and Firebird subframes are a bit too wide and the S-10 has too narrow of a track width and needs spacers. I've had two subframed vehicles, my 48 and the 51 Mercury coupe I had for a lot of years and both drove great but you end up doing a bunch of extra work making the front end sheet metal fit and work on these trucks when you run the front steer subframes. The money you save over using a MII style front end like G&R's 57GMC showed will be earned with the time you spend fitting the sheet metal to get it right. And it still looks somewhat hacked up unless you do some serious planning and fitting. The crossmember he showed is a bolt on unit that requires no welding. A 1/2 inch electric drill and a tape measure and a hand full of tools are all it takes to put it on the truck. They are also good for use in the regions of the world that frown on welding on frames or suspension pieces as they are all bolt on. You don't have to have your welds inspected and passed. That isn't an issue for most guys in the states but there are places where it is a big issue. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-22-2013, 12:55 AM	#9
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 53 ifs help SpeedWay also has a bolt in cross member Attached Images

03-22-2013, 01:08 AM	#10
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 53 ifs help Chevs of the 40s has the other bolt in cross member .



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