Whats your 1950 front suspension?
 

Just thinking ahead-what is anyone running for front suspensions on the 47-54s I have looked at the S-10 frame swap but actually Im leaning more towards a Heidts or similiar setup for the 50.:o

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This is a crossmember manufactured for our AD trucks and this is on a 53 that I am building.
It is made by Industrial Chassis Inc in Phoenix AZ ade it uses Dodge Dakota bolt on suspension parts from a 86 to 80 Dodge Dakota and the prices are competative with the COMPLETE MII set ups, but the DOdge is a bigger truck which makes is just right for our AD's

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I like that!----thank you for the pics and your time.

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The Dodge Dakota parts are from a 86 to 90, my error not the 80 to 86!!!

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My '54 had a Pacer front end we cut off and replaced with the Must.II front by TCI. It was the best choice for me. In the long run it will be cheaper to maintain and rebuild. Pacer parts a harder to come by. Not to mention the cleaner look of the TCI parts.
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s10 frame swap here, TOTALLY worth it. its nice having a new(ish) frame, disc brakes etc etc

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Is your truck on the road?

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mine? no

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should be mid march/april

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Heidts Mustang II here....

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I did the IFS from Fat Man Fabrications. His stuff is so awesome and comes with the polished tubular stuff for no extra charge!

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I bought my frame from a guy who had it professionaly built. 1980 Camaro front clip, 1947 mid frame and rear clip is a narrowed 1985 chevy pickup parallel leaf spring frame, It had a narrowed Ford 9" rear with new strange axles. Got the whole thing for 500 bucks. It is something i would never have tackled myself. At the same time I was doing mine a good buddy was building a 49 sedan delivery. He used a MII with air bags it was easy and it rides fine. He actually went with a junk yard assembly. After watching him I think I would do the same if I ever do it again. Just make sure whatever you use will be narrow enough to accomadate the wheels and tires you plan on using.LFE

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was the camaro clip narrowed before it was installed? the track width is about 6" too wide for the AD trucks. they seem to be fine for the TF trucks. last thing you want is the front tires sticking out like rabbit ears. hit www.stovebolt.com and do a search on ad frame swap.

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Chip, Check out my build thread, I did a Heidts on my dads 52. It was pretty easy to do.

Bernie

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No it was not done I had to buy fatman narrowed tube A arms ,they worked fine brought my wheels inside the fenders just right. I also air bagged the front end. I like the in the weeds look.LFE

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I did the no limit engineering kit mad specifically for air ride.

Very easy install, great prices and quality.

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Here is a question that is comeing from a novice so here it goes.

I see alot of you guys use the weld in front end what is your idea of a bolt in frontend? I do see some kits that are the same just kinda wondering if they are a good or bad idea...

Thanks,
Cole

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Have you looked into RB's or Chassis Engineering bolt on parts?

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No i have not, do you haVe some links to them two sites

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Now that you have all of your front parts for your truck can you tell me how much you have invested including the R&P brakes and motor mounts. The complete front end down to the flex lines and brake stuff. I want to compare it to what I spent on my Dakota stuff to see how they compare in price

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Do you have any updates on your project!!!!

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Stock solid axle with removed leafs, disc brakes, power steering and a sway bar.
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really nice dude! love your truck. what power steeringg setup did you use. i have owned AD'S in the past with leaves removed and even with the front end entirely rebuilt it still felt wobbly. i'm speaking from owning 6+ trucks with varius clips from corvair-camaro.

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Saginaw steering box mounted on the outside of the frame. The kit can be had from Classic Performance. The sway bar on the front makes a HUGE difference. Still not as stable as IFS on bumpy back roads but fine on the paved roadways....and cheap. More pics can be seen here http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2930870