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hey guys, just wondering how many or if any of you guys have done an ifs on your 47-54 1 tons? im fairly comfortable with custom building or even modifieing a mII kit.(i am a welder/fabricater by trade)but some extra info or ideas would be helpfull.

I'm in the process of putting a C20 IFS under my '55 1st GMC 1-ton. I've built brackets to fit the IFS to the frame and also to mount the steering box and idler arm.

Search my name here and I think you'll find a fair amount of description and links to photos of my work.

You'll also find my descriptions of two other 1-ton trucks with a similar IFS conversions. One of those was successful enough that the owner/builder has driven it tens of thousands of miles. I wanted to find people with trucks they actually drive in order to make sure I'm getting input from people who have succeded and not just those who have slapped things together.

Unfortunately life has distracted me and I'm not currently able to finish my project. I'm happy to dialog about specifics if you have questions about my projects.

thanx oldsub,i want to do a quality job, i dont like butcher jobs. iwant something that will make a good daily driver/cruiser and still be safe enough to haul the family. that is why i am still leaning towards the 1/2 ton and mustII conversion, but thought i'd do the research first.the back end is easy i will just do a nice four link and coilovers or maybe bags.

My concern with the Mustang approach is the size of the brakes. Until you cut down the load carrying ability of the truck the smaller brakes create a dangerous situation.

You may intend to just cruise around empty, but someday someone will believe that 9-foot bed means you can carry a load.

Steve, I am with you on the size of brakes. Having smoked the brakes on a few stock chassis, I understand the need for whoa power. Tyler, do not underestimate the brakes needed. if you had a half ton, I have a solution, however the 1 Ton and larger requires serious suspension parts. A M2 is not an answer.

and the 1 ton frames are almost a 1/4inch thick and are VERY HEAVY and a M2 has no business being under one....Joe

It does if you drive over it

thanx for the info guys, just thought i would feel things out.i am just going to drive the truck as a stock 1 ton until i get a 1/2 ton chassis built up how i like it. i am going to look at a rolling chassis today for $175!!!i know i could fab something up that would be safe for the 1 ton, but thats not my goal so i'll go back to my original plan. Scott, did you ever get that ifs kit going? i thought i read a couple threads on it.talk to ya later.
tyler