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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
Posted by:
swptln
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Posts: 963
Posts: 963
Date: May 02, 2013 09:06PM
The late model frame has a higher offset over the rear axle and would change your box and cab alignment height wise.
So, basically you would have to raise your cab or cut channels in your bed floor to lower the bed to line up with the cab.
Also the late model frames bolt directly to the bed with no mounts, which could be modified if need be, but the offset over the axle is the main reason I decided to "Z" the frame along with the 114" vs 115" wheelbase.
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
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/02/2013 09:12PM by swptln.
So, basically you would have to raise your cab or cut channels in your bed floor to lower the bed to line up with the cab.
Also the late model frames bolt directly to the bed with no mounts, which could be modified if need be, but the offset over the axle is the main reason I decided to "Z" the frame along with the 114" vs 115" wheelbase.
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
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/02/2013 09:12PM by swptln.
