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decodan · 09-06-2010, 07:48 PM

Hey,

My BIG question and problem with most every after market IFS is they are too narrow. Even the one above says it is 2" narrower. I once put a complete new IFS under my 1954 Chevy Sedan Delivery, it was supposed to be a perfect fit. NOT, I had to make 1.5" spacers for each side to get the front track back out where the original was.

To me when you put a replacement after market front end into your vehicle the front track should be the same as the rear or very close. Not tucked way under the fenders like you put a VW front end in the car.

That way when you buy wheels and tires you only need one spare.

Just MHO.

Dan

09-06-2010, 07:48 PM	#9
decodan C-20 Long Stroker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Frohna, MO Posts: 137	Re: Different Frame widths? Hey, My BIG question and problem with most every after market IFS is they are too narrow. Even the one above says it is 2" narrower. I once put a complete new IFS under my 1954 Chevy Sedan Delivery, it was supposed to be a perfect fit. NOT, I had to make 1.5" spacers for each side to get the front track back out where the original was. To me when you put a replacement after market front end into your vehicle the front track should be the same as the rear or very close. Not tucked way under the fenders like you put a VW front end in the car. That way when you buy wheels and tires you only need one spare. Just MHO. Dan __________________ "A Hand Shake Is Your Word." Decodan ************************ 1951 Chevrolet Suburban 1952 GMC Suburban 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr (Sorry, I know) 1963 Mercury Comet 2-dr Parts Car, (better than what I originally started with) 2010 F-150 4WD 2015 Subaru Outback (what the hey, got to have one that is not a gas hog)