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*Retro68* · 11-25-2007, 12:13 PM

Progress update for installing the IFS front end. This has to be one of the more involved mods I have done. Because of engine placement and clearence issues this has been a chop,cut rebuild install. If you have followed the air scoop design that was posted then enjoy the developement. In order to fit a 402 BB Chevy with such a large air intake under the hood the motor has to go down. In effect this changes crossmember heigth thus effecting wheel ride height. Header clearence became a issue and the camber had to be at zero degrees so cutting and relocating the top A-arm horns was more than simple. Maybe this helps anyone thinking about doing this to see that much planning is key before you execute the work. Is it all worth it? Of course, the loss of about 800 pounds from the front end and lowering the mass weight of the Big Block closer to the ground will put the drive on rails like a slot car. In the next couple weeks the IDidIt steering and shaft install will get posted.

jkade · 11-25-2007, 02:34 PM

Shouldn't the top control arms have some anti-dive in them?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-25-2007, 03:15 PM

Is that a kit or did you build it yourself? I had thought about goping that route but I would like to drive my truck someday..

jkade · 11-25-2007, 06:01 PM

I am just guessing but they way you have that designed when you hit the brakes the front end is going to want to smack the ground?? Looks good but I am not sure if it is going to work properly.

SCOTI · 11-25-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro68

....Is it all worth it? Of course, the loss of about 800 pounds from the front end and lowering the mass weight of the Big Block closer to the ground will put the drive on rails like a slot car.

Where do you get your 800# weight loss?

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is that a kit or did you build it yourself?.....

Looks like a Scott's Hot Rods IFS

*Retro68* · 11-25-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

I am just guessing but they way you have that designed when you hit the brakes the front end is going to want to smack the ground?? Looks good but I am not sure if it is going to work properly.

The pictures obscure the angles that you see. I have had Nathan @ Porterbuilt Street Rods check my work because he will be finishing the rest of the frame work. Thanks for replying

jkade · 11-25-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro68

The pictures obscure the angles that you see. I have had Nathan @ Porterbuilt Street Rods check my work because he will be finishing the rest of the frame work. Thanks for replying

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11-25-2007, 12:13 PM	#1
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	67 Build / Independent Front Suspension Progress update for installing the IFS front end. This has to be one of the more involved mods I have done. Because of engine placement and clearence issues this has been a chop,cut rebuild install. If you have followed the air scoop design that was posted then enjoy the developement. In order to fit a 402 BB Chevy with such a large air intake under the hood the motor has to go down. In effect this changes crossmember heigth thus effecting wheel ride height. Header clearence became a issue and the camber had to be at zero degrees so cutting and relocating the top A-arm horns was more than simple. Maybe this helps anyone thinking about doing this to see that much planning is key before you execute the work. Is it all worth it? Of course, the loss of about 800 pounds from the front end and lowering the mass weight of the Big Block closer to the ground will put the drive on rails like a slot car. In the next couple weeks the IDidIt steering and shaft install will get posted. Attached Images Last edited by Retro68; 11-25-2007 at 09:47 PM.

11-25-2007, 02:34 PM	#2
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 67 PU Independent Front Suspension Shouldn't the top control arms have some anti-dive in them?

11-25-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 67 PU Independent Front Suspension Is that a kit or did you build it yourself? I had thought about goping that route but I would like to drive my truck someday.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-25-2007, 06:01 PM	#4
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,519	Re: 67 PU Independent Front Suspension I am just guessing but they way you have that designed when you hit the brakes the front end is going to want to smack the ground?? Looks good but I am not sure if it is going to work properly.



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