Bob Keeland wrote:
>
> David and Alan,
>
> Since each of you have installed a mustang II front
>suspension I
> have a question about ride height. Specifically, how much did the IFS
> lower the front of your trucks, and who did you get the kit from?
>
> In considering a mustang II IFS I am concerned about
>ruggedness,
> ride, and clearance. Dave Riffel said that his mustang II IFS dropped
> his front by 6 inches (as opposed to the 2 inches it was supposed to).
> I don't want to lose that much clearance. We don't have a lot of
>rough
> and tumble mountains down here in Louisiana, but we do seem to have
>our
> fair share of mud. Having the frontend 'down in the dirt' is not
> necessarily a good thing.
>
> BobK
Bob,
The MII front end I used dropped the front end over 6 inches. I have
approx. 7 inches clearance under the front bumper. The kit I used was
made in Canada by Hercules Machine in Winnipeg. As far as ride quality,
I couldn't be happier! It rides like a car, not a truck. Hope this helps
a bit!
Alan Gingles
1948 Chevy 1314
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