Hello everyone –
Well I have been working on installing my IFS kit from No Limit Engineering.
I thought I would just check in and let you all see what is happening.
(Please go to the following link to see the album of pictures:
http://community.webshots.com/album/563959269GZRwtM?vhost=community)
So far everything is going well. A lot of measuring, measuring and more measuring, but things are fitting together pretty well.
I have removed the old front axle, etc. I then modified the frame and fit the cross member, removed the original cross member, and fit the boxing plates.
I also had to cut off the frame flare where the old steering box went and weld in a new piece to flatten it out.
Next up is to finish welding it all in, weld in the A-arm gussets, the front tubular cross member, and then I can start working on the spindles, rack and pinion and sway bar.
A lot of fun, but lots of hours and grinding and fitting.
Anyway, just thought I would share. (I know I was always searching for information and pictures on the install of an IFS kit on a 55 2nd truck.)
Oh, I also installed an aluminum gas tank in the rear frame.
I will get more pics out there when I get another few steps done.
If you get a chance, let me know what you think!
Thanks!
Ross
