Hello, I am new to Stovebolt and look forward to all I can learn and achieve while taking on the challenge of getting on the road. I have a 53 GMC Suburban. Arlo the 53 got its name because I read the license plate incorrectly; it is Alro but Arlo is better. Arlo has been waiting patiently while I have tried to research information on the IFS that was put in prior to it coming to its new home. Until I found the Stovebolt website I had all but given up hope on being able to identify what has been installed. I have tried to add pictures in this thread. Sometimes I am electronically challenged with computers. I have an ever-growing list of items needed to be addressed but am not in any rush to get all of them done since we have had it for 7 years. Myself my son and grandsons (5 & 6 at this time will grow into good assistants) are wanting this to be a teaching and learning adventure for all of us. I acquired the Suburban from a neighbor down the street who had it for 29 years. He had some people "help" him with installing an IFS; it was not installed at the correct wheelbase length as far as I can tell. It is currently at 117 1/2 and from everything I can find it should be at 116 wheelbase. The rag joint is not fully connected and unsafe to drive. My problem is the IFS may have come from an AMC; the previous owner could not remember which model of AMC but through some reading it may have been a Pacer. Decision time when the IFS can be identified as to what the next step will be. I am excited to finally get started being frustrated and experience all the highs and lows that will come with getting on the road. Thank you all for any information and advice in advance.
Last edited by Peggy M; 08/18/20235:40 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
