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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | I searched through the forum and found a lot of good info but still have a few questions. The front suspension in my 1950 3100 is worn out and all the components will need replacing or repairing. Considering putting in a Mustang II kit (bolt in from Chassis Engineering or RBs) instead but am concerned this would drop the truck too much. Chassis engineering says it would be roughly a 3" drop.
Would appreciate if anyone has photos or clearance measurements (front bumper, etc.) to help me decide which way to go.
Thanks,
Bob
1950 Chevrolet 1300
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | http://www.stovebolt.com/bboard/cgi-bin//ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=010621#000001 | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | Thanks for that link, somehow missed it in my search. Are you happy with your truck's ride height? Not all the roads I will be driving are paved and I don't want to bottom out on every pot hole.
Bob
1950 Chevrolet 1300
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 576 | hey bob , dont know anything about the mustang kit from chassis engineering but can testify to what i've used . their stuff is first class in my opinion. used their pacer front end kit and their bolt in rear end kit and motor and tranny mount kit for my 49 they'll even fax you the instruction sheets to let you preview them first . good company to deal with .my two cents anyway.....dave
1949 Chevrolet 3100 "When this thing hits 88 miles an hour, you're going to see some serious sh%t." -Doc Brown
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 662 | I don't really have trouble with bottoming. Fat coons and coyotes are more of an issue. When I drive gravel, I have to slow down anyway or it really chews up the paint. If I had to do a lot of gravel, I'd keep the I-beam and paint the truck with a brush. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 926 | Originally posted by chuckthetruck:
I don't really have trouble with bottoming. Fat coons and coyotes are more of an issue. When I drive gravel, I have to slow down anyway or it really chews up the paint. If I had to do a lot of gravel, I'd keep the I-beam and paint the truck with a brush. Chuck-you say that like it's a BAD thing...  Speed | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 65 | That's a great looking ride David. Makes my decision a bit more difficult. Taller truck with a bit rougher ride with stock suspension versus smoother ride and 3" lower than stock (according to Chassis Eng).
1950 Chevrolet 1300
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 61 | This guys IFS is adjustable www.jimmeyerracing.com, | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 40 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 40 | That link isnt' working, 61apache. There was a comma after .com.  Correct link: www.jimmeyerracing.com
Tilt your head back, cuz Mama Bird is going to ram a juicy nightcrawler of truth down your throat! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 6 | bob i found a hot rod shop were i'm gonna order my ifs from its called rod parts warehouse phone no. is 1-800-373-5773 they got alot of really nice stuff at affordable prices give them a call
bob gitter dne | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | man o man David that's a sweet ride BOB, i'm w/ john on this as i have only read about meyer racing's kit. it looks good to me. has adjustable ride heigth but am not sure how much is adjustable. best to call. please keep US ALL INFORMED how it turns out. Correct link: www.jimmeyerracing.com
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 154 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 154 | I installed a TCI IFS with 2" drop spindles, my front bumper was 7" from the ground, I have just gone to stock spindles and like the stance a lot better, don't know why but the ride seems to have improved. I cut 1 turn off the coil springs originally to get my lower tubular A arms level, I also had to use different shocks to get the proper travel of 8 - 13 1/2". I continue to tweek the build. Zeke
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