I have a 3/4 ton hot rod and went with the heidt's super ride ll the front
part of the frame on 1/2 and 3/4 have the same dimensions so any ifs should
work.as far as the rails in back I bought a spring kit from no limit and
mounted a dana 4:11 posi unit. with a couple of wheel tubs I have 18" of
clearance for tires. the rails being closer together give you more options
as far as rear ends.I admit that with the 3/4 ton axles weight might be a
consideration.but after you remove all that and replace with modern
equipment the only difference would be the nine inch difference in length
and to me that means a better ride.
bill 53-3600 hot rod
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Allen <thomasa@halcyon.com>
To: SBOHNAK@aol.com <SBOHNAK@aol.com>
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 10:08 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Need more advise.
>Frames for 3/4 tons are quite different. First, the rails are closer
>together with the spring hangers riveted to the outside rather than
>standing directly underneath. I would recommend against going to a 1/2 ton
>axle under it even if you can move the spring pads to fit. These trucks are
>substantially heavier than a half ton even when empty. People don't usually
>hotrod 3/4 tons because they are so much heavier so I would expect that the
>IFS clips that you see would not fit 3/4 tons.
>
>-Tom Allen
>51 3800
>
>At 07:14 PM 8/24/99 -0400, SBOHNAK@aol.com wrote:
>>First, let me say to all of you on this list, this is the best group of
>>people I have encountered anywhere. Every question seems to answered and
it
>>makes for great reading.
>>Now to my question...I have a 55 GMC 2nd 3/4 ton longbed (89" bed) I am
>>thinking about changing the suspension on the front to IFS and possibly
>>changing rear ends. Is the 3/4 frame larger or different from the 1/2 t.
Do
>>those IFS kits advertised fit a 3/4 t frame or only 1/2 frames? I'm
trying
>>to get away from the eight bolt wheels so as to have more options
available
>>as to wheel type.
>>Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work!!!!!
>>
>>Steve B 55 GMC 2nd
>>Stockton, CA
>>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>Tom Allen
>Seattle, WA
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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