Well speaking only for myself I say power front discs and straight axle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Craig" <wcraig@cfl.rr.com>
To: "OLE-CHEVY-TRUCKS" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 5:48 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Original or IFS??
> I recently purchased a 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton PU. The truck has a 327 Chevy SB
and
> a 72 Camaro Posi rear axle, but still has the original front suspension.
It
> seems a shame to replace the original front suspension because it was
recently
> rebuilt and is like new, but the brake system really sucks, and the
steering
> system is out of phase. I'm weighing the options. Should I keep the
original
> front suspension, but convert to disk brakes, or just bite the bullet and
put
> in a modern front suspension? If I convert to an IFS, I've been looking at
the
> Fat Man IFS Stage II Kit, and also am considering "RB's" bolt-in
suspension.
> My welding skills are nil, but I could probably get a friend who is an
> excellent welder to help me with the Fat Man kit. I could probably do the
> "bolt-in" myself.
> I would welcome any opinions on the subject.
>
> Thanks,
> A.W.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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