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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 (2/3/15) NOTES:
Posted by:
swptln
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Date: February 12, 2015 06:52PM
A couple notes about doing this swap:
All of the 61-71 D100 pickups use a 5 on 4.5" bolt circle for the wheels. Dodge did away with the 5 on 4.5" bolt circle when they went to the D150 series in the mid 80's and went to the 5 on 5.5" bolt circle. So, if you do find a later D150 series front suspension to use, getting a set of rotors for an 84 D100 will get you the 5 on 4.5" bolt circle and it's a direct swap no modifications.
Also, and this really has nothing to do with the IFS swap. All your 8.75 rear axles can be upgraded to 11" x 2.5" brakes by swapping backing plates and drums from a 9.25 or any 93 and earlier rear end. The same applies for the bolt circle if your running 5 on 4.5" use the 84 D100 drums and your good to go.
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
All of the 61-71 D100 pickups use a 5 on 4.5" bolt circle for the wheels. Dodge did away with the 5 on 4.5" bolt circle when they went to the D150 series in the mid 80's and went to the 5 on 5.5" bolt circle. So, if you do find a later D150 series front suspension to use, getting a set of rotors for an 84 D100 will get you the 5 on 4.5" bolt circle and it's a direct swap no modifications.
Also, and this really has nothing to do with the IFS swap. All your 8.75 rear axles can be upgraded to 11" x 2.5" brakes by swapping backing plates and drums from a 9.25 or any 93 and earlier rear end. The same applies for the bolt circle if your running 5 on 4.5" use the 84 D100 drums and your good to go.
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
