Thanks!
I plan a 305 and 350 turbo for this truck, so if yours works well, mine should
too.
The most tortured car in my past was a V-8 Vega that had a positraction axle
from a Vega wagon. It broke lots of things, but never the rear axle (traction
was a problem). Don't ask how long ago that was, I'm feeling old just
thinking about it.
----- Original Message -----
From: cwr
To: Steve Hanberg
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
trucks out there?
I have a 283 with a Saginaw 4-speed and 3.08 rear gears. I use the truck as
a daily driver with some hot rodding with a little bit of towing and
occasional hauling. I have a 10 bolt in my '85 with a 350 automatic and have
pulled heavy boats several hundred miles and done some overweight hauling. My
'70 Nova had a 10-bolt and I tortured that car (I was 16) with never a
problem. I think we under-estimate the strength of the 10-bolt.... Until we
break one.DOH!!!
Steve Hanberg wrote:
I plan to use a Monte Carlo read under my '54. I'm a little concerned that
its a pretty light duty axle, with smaller brakes. Since you suggest it for
Claude can I assume it has worked well for you?
What engine transmission are you running? How do you use the truck? Any
towing or heavy hauling?
TIA!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Claude" <cramey@earthlink.net>
To: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
trucks out there?
I have a Chevy 10 bolt limited slip from a Monte Carlo in my '59. A Ford
9 inch is not necessary unless your running bunches of HP and I read
where the heavy duty stuff uses more HP to turn it all.
I still have the stock suspension up front, but I am considering using
the front piece that accepts Monte Carlo A arms and steering components.
This clip is jig built and made to fit all fenders, radiator, bumpers
etc. You cut the front of your old frame off and slide the new one in
place. It uses existing holes for alignment and then is welded in place.
You then have a choice of which vehicles to use the steering, brakes and
suspension components from. RB's sells these but I can't find a picture
on the internet right now.
Hey, just found it. Heres the poop:
The clip accepts 1980-88 GM A or G body components. This lowers the
truck 5" and gives you power steering, disk brakes, modern suspension,
sway bar and full ride. And making your hub to hub distance 57.5". THe
crossmember comes with the motor mounts installed for Chevy small or big
block. All you need to provide are the GM components to bolt on to the
clip.
Here's a picture:
http://www5.mailordercentral.com/rbsonline/prodinfo.asp?number=1R-782*&varia
tion=&aitem=3&mitem=3
Carl & Becky Ham wrote:
About a month ago I posted a message asking for advice or past good/bad
experiences with independent front suspension swaps and newer rear end
swaps
for a TF (55-59) Chevy truck. For the record, my truck is a fair weather
driver (summertime) and I don't plan on trying to win awards or drag race
the truck. It has a 283 V8 and 4 speed auto with original front and rear
suspensions. I simply want to finish upgrading the drive train to
newer/better riding and handling and more reliable components
I only received one reply for the IFS and 2 for the rear end swaps. For
the
IFS, Heidts or Total Cost Involved (TCI) mustang II's with tubular upper
and
lower arms were suggested and I've found the TCI unit is about $800
cheaper
than Heidts. I would appreciate any further comments or advice as I will
be
buying an IFS in the March timeframe.
For the rear end, it has been suggested I either use an S10 or Ford 9
inch.
I'm told the S10 may be a direct swap (width-wise), and the Ford 9 inch
would require some custom work. Any suggestions from other list members?
Appreciate any and all comments. Thanks,
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy TF Stepside
Pontiac, IL
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