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| | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 74 | This may have been posted before, if so my apologies upfront as I couldn't locate the discussion thread.
I just bought a 1956 and am looking to update the front suspension. I've recieved mix information regarding Mustang II's front suspension kits (some same they work well and others say they are too light). What is this forums' general consensus?
Also, what GM front ends w/ 11" spindles fit a 1956 Chevy truck? I've heard talk of 70 - 81 Nova / Camaro front clips and also various model year Caprice Classic front clips.
Let me know your thoughts.
Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,068 | Most "Mustang II" front IFS's are just MII in style and design, not actually the light duty pieces from a MII. Get an aftermarket set-up built for your application and you should be fine,
Scott | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | I put a TCI M2 frontend in my 55 2nd,complete with power R&P steering.It really improved the driving and handling.Instalation is easy,if you follow the insructions.Make sure your measurements are correct before you weld the crossmember in.You will also need a dual master cylinder to accomodate the disc brakes.Prefferably a power unit.There are several companies selling these aftermarket M2 frontends.It aint cheap,but it sure makes a nice driving pickup. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,072 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,072 | Does this help? Bowtie-Max put an '82 Monte Carlo IFS into '55 1st Series Chevy pickup. Peg
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery"We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give." -- Winston Churchill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | There are several IFS frontends that can be adapted.A true Mustang 2,and Volarie just to name a couple.I went with the aftermarket,a little more expensive,but everything is new.No rebuilding the frontend.You will get all kinds of ideas here,look them over and take your pick.Good luck | | |
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