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| | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Just in case any of you folks were considering the AMC Pacer IFS for your AD truck, the kit is available from Chassis Engineering, Inc. They FINALLY have a website to browse! I just found it tonight. www.chassisengineeringinc.com I hope this helps some of you folks out...it wasn't previously available on the web. P.S. Hey, Phat-you're the professional rod builder here-have any experience with Chassis Engineering? This kit interests me. Thanks in "Advance" for any thoughts you might have. Wannabe 
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 203 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 203 | Jeez, don't go there. Phat hates Pacer IFS's. If you want to see one installed look at these; Pacer IFS Pacer IFS | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 | ok so why is the pacer IFS so hated? | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | The reason I asked for a response from Phat is because, by the sounds of what he talks about here he is an experienced professional, and his opinion as to ease of use, product strength, etc would carry some weight. To quote from Solo, why IS the Pacer frontend so looked down upon? With the use of the professionally built (and economical) Chassis Engineering install kit, this one sounds like a possible winner for those on a tight budget. NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD $500-$600 U.S. (close to $1000 CDN) for a M II crossmember and brackets-and THEN probably $500 MINIMUM to add the remainder of the parts. Don't want to sound snotty, just wondering WHY these units are ignored-is it bad geometry, parts availability, durability? Just looking for a straight answer-not "don't go there-Phat hates Pacers" Thanks for any input. Wannabe 
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 | I'm considering a second project that will be put together much differently. I believe this would be a perfect solutiont for my other project, and especially the way it will be used. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Okay, Solo, I'll bite...why not just use one on the truck you're working on NOW? Or are you planning 4WD for that one?
Wannabe :confused:
P.S. I'll probably have the C.E. IFS kit before I have a truck to put it on...I figure the "small parts" will be easier to buy a bit at a time, while I'm saving to take the plunge and actually buy the truck.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Hey, what about this? AMC Pacer front end and Pinto gas tank. What could be wrong? Read the link above, if it is the one I read before the guy rather liked his conversion. I believe there is some trouble achieving good ride height but the track width is supposed to be acceptable. Plenty of parts at any parts store for them.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Tony M-My computer must be "challenged" because all I got on those links was pictures. Ride height is not a problem-I don't really see a "ground scraper" as everyday-drive it to work-take the occasional load to the dump practical, although they are pretty to look at! My main concern was with durability issues-safety will be #1 priority when the time comes to "turn the virtual wrenches real." besides, the Pacer with all it's stamped steel parts, just looks "factory." Thanks for the input, Tony. Wannabe
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | If that was only pictures then do some searches. Check a few website tech sections etc. I remember reading a full article with lots of words where a guy researched what to do, did the Pacer and lived to tell about it. He was very happy with the results and gave some pros and cons. It sounds nice because it is full bolt in. No welding necessary at all. Though it can be welded in.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | www.chevytrucks.org In the "TECH" section (in case you want to check it out Wookie. Tony, I have read that one already-indeed I have a printed hard copy...somewhere...on this....darn COMPUTER DESK!!! Wannabe  P.S. I think the benefactor of the Pacer swap in that article was a 1951 GMC-owner said 2" drop in front, combined with approx. 2" rear drop mono leafs. Not too low...sounds about right to me.
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 Member | | Member Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 198 | no this truck will not be 4x4, and the reason i wouldn't want the pacer suspension is because I want a quality suspension with adjustable ride heitght. I plan on using the TCI crossmember with air ride and power rack.
however, I want to put another one of these AD's together with the caddy 472, and a flat bed on the rear that will be used for a work truck. I already have a donor truck for this project that I can get for free. however, considering it is a work truck if I could use a pacer susp. for that lttle money then I would go for it. | | |
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