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This discussion has come up a number of times and I have had some requests on what would be the best way to go. We would like to hear from some of you that have attempted or installed IFS in there sweptline, pros vs cons, pictures, etc. Being a Chrysler purist myself, I always try to keep my work o
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Re: Independent Front Suspension Part I
Posted by:
swptln
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Posts: 963
Date: February 11, 2013 06:21PM
My 69 D100 was originally a 128" WB and I wanted mine to be a 114" WB. I opt'd not to cut my original frame. I had a 70 W100 114" WB, so I decided to use it as a donor to cut.
The first step I would recommend to anyone attempting a sub-framing is to take your time measuring everything out. I used the 70 frame as a base to get all my measurements. Also, I logged all my measurements in a notebook with some diagrams helps.
I set-up the frame in the garage by leveling it across the lowest section under the cab and all the crossmembers using a 2' level.
Once it was level, Find the center-line of your front cab mounts, then proceed to record, rear cab, motor, trans, core-support, axles, etc. I used a 6' straight edge and clamps to get all these measurement along the frame rails.
This pic shows how I used the straight edge.
This pic shows some of the marks I used for reference along the frame.
Once you get all your measurements from your Sweptline frame next you can move on to get your measurements from the donor frame with the IFS.
Mark D.
1968 W200 Sweptline
1969 D100 Utiline
1971 D100 SE Sweptline
1993 D250 Club Cab Sweptline
1986 W250 Cab & Chassis
1978 D300 Sweptline
E. Brookfield, Massachusetts
The first step I would recommend to anyone attempting a sub-framing is to take your time measuring everything out. I used the 70 frame as a base to get all my measurements. Also, I logged all my measurements in a notebook with some diagrams helps.
I set-up the frame in the garage by leveling it across the lowest section under the cab and all the crossmembers using a 2' level.
Once it was level, Find the center-line of your front cab mounts, then proceed to record, rear cab, motor, trans, core-support, axles, etc. I used a 6' straight edge and clamps to get all these measurement along the frame rails.
This pic shows how I used the straight edge.
This pic shows some of the marks I used for reference along the frame.
Once you get all your measurements from your Sweptline frame next you can move on to get your measurements from the donor frame with the IFS.
Mark D.
1968 W200 Sweptline
1969 D100 Utiline
1971 D100 SE Sweptline
1993 D250 Club Cab Sweptline
1986 W250 Cab & Chassis
1978 D300 Sweptline
E. Brookfield, Massachusetts
