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I am sure I want to swap out the old straight axel on (whatever) truck I end up re-doing and drop in a different front suspension.

My Dad is worried this is gonna be QUIET a job and maybe way to much to handle.

I didn't think so... anyone got any good "how to's" or a picture layout on how it's done so I can show him and put him at ease somewhat.

I'm sure different cars (and front ends) require different things... but would like a general idea.... and some pics and as much detailed description would be great

My advice would be for your to do your own thorough search of the internet and this site to see what has been cuss, discussed and documented previously regarding IFS options. Next you should determine how much money you have to make the modification. Then get out some magazines and see what others have done and what the vendors offer as there are many variations both in configuration and cost.
From there you can then decide which way would fit your plans and then you can ask specific questions as the scope of your request is much too broad for a specific answer.

I installed one in my 55.Quite a bit of work,but just like anything else,read the instructions,and follow them right to the TEE.Make sure your measurments are correct when installing the new frontend,measure 2 or 3 times to make sure.Once you weld it in place it is a he-- of a job to change it.You might check out the local news stand for truck mags.They sometimes outline instalations of aftermarket parts.Good Luck.

We bought a TCI Mustang 11 front suspension. The written instructions were terrible. Calling their tech people was just as bad. They think anybody who buys one of their kits is a mechanic. My son and I never tried anything so technical before. We did alot of reading books, using this site and asking questions of other stovebolt members to get info. We took it slow and got it done right. We tack welded it all together and then had a professional welder come in and finish the welding. The welder said he had done a bunch before, and ours looked as good as any he had seen. Dale is correct, measure and level everything a bunch of times.

We installed a mustang II IFS from southern rod parts on our 52. Our written instructions were also terrible. After a couple of bottles of advil we got it put on. It was worth the headaches though, the truck sits just right. The Heidt's catalog helped us through the installation, it has some pretty good info in it.

I've used Fatman's Mustang II kits and the instructions are fine. Good pictures and understandable captions with them. I'd certainly recomend Fatman's to anyone buying a MII kit.

thanks for the info guys